Black Poetry : firstborn

[raheem]

into inexperienced arms
you came, not silently
beautiful, robust
yes, my bouncing
baby boy

nights were long
up and down with you
coddling, cajoling,
consoling

always carrying
caring, always

I learned with you
and saw much of myself
as you grew
we taught each other
the things of manhood

You took my hand
and led me to maturity

of necessity
the boy in you
helped evolve the man
in me

Questions, questions,
oh so many times I had no
answers

Love? Women?
Oh my son, the headache
of those long discussions

But I saw you trust your
heart in love
~my son,
so much like me

My hope is
my laughter
and peace

is our legacy

r

 

[mojo]

brotha raheem

this piece is deeply felt...

would that we all, as fathers, pass on our peace to our sons, and our sons sons....

Love is our birthright!

speak

mojo

 

[8th wonder]

As one who is always moved by the love of a man and his child...
This was simply beautiful....

thankyou...

8th!

 

[shaz]

I realy enjoyed this poem. it is inspiration
check out my poem titled First born it was writen to my oldest daughter, i am working on one for my son now.
http://www.destee.com/forums/showthread.php3?threadid=1357

Thanks

 

[baller]

it's wonderful...

...how our children teach us to be parents--when we're open to their needs. having three sons--NOW MEN--i understand the transformation that takes place WITHIN as they grow from child to man and all that happens in between.

thanks for sharing

and never forget to appreciate your inheritance...your junior you.

peace.