To My Son I Sometimes Wish (by Larry Howland)

My Own Utopian Experiment #28: Celebrating birthdays

In the honor of celebrating my son’s birthday this month, I would like to share a poem. Birthdays are so special. It is the day that you were born into this world. It is the day that your parents cry out of joy, delight and mystery. It is the day we welcome additional member to the family. It is the day that our lives are never the same as before. It is the day that the seed of great adventures, love and joys are buried to germinate. It is the day that made me mom and experience this wonderful motherhood. I am so happy that he came to my life. It is one of the best things ever happened to me.

To My Son I Sometimes Wish

I sometimes wish you were still small

Not yet so big and strong and tall

For when I think of yesterday

I close my eyes and see you play

I often miss that little boy

Who pestered me to buy a toy

Who filled my days with pure delight

from early morn to late at night

We watch our children change and grow

As seasons come then quickly go

but our God has a perfect plan

To shape a boy into a man.

Today my son I’m proud of you

For all the thoughtful things you do

I’ll love you till my days are done

And I’m so grateful you’re my son

~ Larry Howland

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