Children

[Angharad]

Whether you have them or don't; love them or loathe them...they're everywhere. The world of the future...always becoming, as someone wise once said. Any thoughts?

My Great Nephew Ethan

[Drew Francis]

repeating whispers
as night descends upon me
and dawn breaks for him.

[Chez moi]

Children? Not my thing
Yet when I encounter them
We are the same age

[metub4]

the inner child lives
no matter what world demands
come out where you are

[Angharad]

making their breakfast
daddy ponders the future...
dreaded teenage years

[Scott Williamson]

too close to the truth...
pondering and wondering
and still loving them

[Chez moi]

Wrenching detachment
When a child steps out alone
Into the wide world

[Chez moi]

Acorn seedling grows
Oak tree watches thoughtfully
All his work is done

[Dr Dave]

Didn't want to fall
helpless, but did anyway-
Ah, my granddaughter!

[Angharad]

sweet pink and white girl
giggles when Granddad's rich voice
kitchy kitchy koos

[Angharad]

Karen, you catch the wonderful duality of parenthood perfectly!

son of my body
your joy living inside me
your soul, my compass

daughters of my heart
cast in my lover's image
bright and beautiful

[metub4]

handing down my jeans
worn, stained, little thin in spots
pass them on my son

[Angharad]

lullaby, my love
safe within my mortal arms
rest my little boy

so much left to say
so little time to say it
rocking you to sleep

angels guard your soul
your tired eyes close, then open
on eternity

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