My sweet Valentine's baby,
you suffer me to feed you,
to wipe your rear end
to shower away the daily soil
that you cannot do for yourself.
Love does that you know,
a mother's love for a son...
Born on a distant Valentine,
you came without instructions.
Together we have climbed mountains,
forded unknown murky waters
and have soldiered on repeatedly.
Love does that you know,
a mother's love for a son...
Forty-nine years thus far
you're doing well, all things considered;
the ongoing medical appointments
the unexpected seizures and distresses,
yet I will hold your hand my sweet boy.
Love does that you know,
a mother's love for a son...
It was no accident that you
were born on Valentine's Day;
for you love all who surround you,
all who help you navigate your world;
your smile lights up the room!
Love does that you know,
a son's love for a mother...
Sanaa, at dverse poets, has asked us to write a poem alluding to Valentine's Day [14th February]. We were given 3 options as to style. I have chosen option 2- Love Letters Through Time: Write a poem in the form of a love letter. It can be addressed to yourself, to someone special and/or in memory of a person who has passed.
Here's the link to dverse poets: Valentine Poetry
I'm gonna share this heartwarming poem with my mother, my little brother was also born on Valentine's day.
ReplyDeleteTwo Valentine babies! Very cool, Jay! My 'baby' turns 49 yrs on the 14th Feb.
DeleteYour Valentine’s epistolary poem is delightful, Carol, and very touching. My daughter is planning Valentine’s treats for my two grandsons. I love the lines:
ReplyDelete‘Born on a distant Valentine,
you came without instructions’.
Thanks, Kim! My son, who turns 49yrs on the 14th Feb, was born with Dandy Walker Variant Syndrome. He's intellectually and physically challenged. Life presents many ongoing challenges for him.
DeleteThis is so moving ~ I love; "Born on a distant Valentine, you came without instructions. Together we have climbed mountains, forded unknown murky waters and have soldiered on repeatedly." ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sanaa and thanks for the prompt! :D
DeleteThis is so moving, it sounds like such a strong bond between mother and son, and something truly special on Valentine's day
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bjorn! We do have a very strong bond which has been forged over nearly 4 decades. He still needs help with everyday things but manages to smile through it all, mostly. :D
DeleteHello Carol, this is lovely and very relatable to me as I have a chronically ill son. The last line is delightful.
ReplyDeleteIt's Robbie Cheadle
DeleteThanks for your comments, Robbie. You would understand just how it is.
DeleteA different take on Valentine's Day and thank goodness a mother's love is so very stong...
ReplyDeleteIt is a different take indeed but because my son was born on Valentine's Day, I thought I would go that route. :D
DeleteThat was absolutely touching, Carol! I love the reversal at the end. My son is everything to me, so this poem really touched my heart.
ReplyDeleteYvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
Thank you so much, Yvette!
DeleteCarol, this is so moving. A mother's love is so unconditional. My teenage son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a few years ago. So I can understand (just a bit) how challenging it must be for you. Sending you hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Punam. It can't be easy for you and your son either, as Diabetes brings its own challenges for sure. But we carry on regardless, because of love! :D
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