SON

For just one day
I would like to know you
To see your dreams
Encourage your aspirations
To hear your words
To know your thoughts
To see you smile
Wipe away your tears
Just to hold you
Like a father holds his son
Wish I could give you life again
For just one day.

  • Lisa  Jewell

    Lisa Jewell

    Heart wrenching….

    I’m not sure if you speak of a son you have and do not know or a son you hope to have and believe you won’t…

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    I was speaking to my 1st son who died at birth 3 years ago…

  • ArcadiaTempest

    ArcadiaTempest

    I read this with the knowledge you spoke of your 1st son…... raw stuff. XX

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • Solar Zorra

    Solar Zorra

    I feel the ache in your heart, my tears are your tears. I pray you two shall meet again. XOX

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much

  • Mardra

    Mardra

    concise and compelling. perfectly spoken, thank you for sharing this.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much

  • cougarfan

    cougarfan

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much

  • Ushna Sardar

    Ushna Sardar

    excellent read Boo!

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • abkingok9

    abkingok9

    I to have a son I lost in caos many years ago.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    appreciated, thankyou

  • ingrid butler

    ingrid butler

    this is so sad
    but beatiful

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • MattBaker

    MattBaker

    My dad passed away when i was 2 months old and when i read this i wonder if that is what he is saying this very moment while he is waiting for me in heaven

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    i’m sure he is, thankyou so much

  • AFogArty

    AFogArty

    Touching and heart felt words, thanks for sharing.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • OriginallyChris

    OriginallyChris

    Very heart felt.
    you expressed yourself beautifully.
    its a touching piece.
    definitly going to be one of my favorites

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much

  • bearpaw

    bearpaw

    i can’t seem to find the right words… beautiful heart wrenching…. much healing and light to you… xo

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much

  • wigs

    wigs

    a lovely touching piece of work…

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much

  • MicheleSS

    MicheleSS

    Very precious..I feel your pain, lost my first one too 23 years ago..thanks for sharing.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • jackwilde

    jackwilde

    nice. i can feel your sorrow because its also my sorrow. i havent seen my beautiful boy for 4 weeks now as a result of a matrimonial dispute.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    i hope you get to see him soon…thanks for stopping by

  • Paul Morley

    Paul Morley

    Moving. Can’t think of anything more to say. Thanks for sharing.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • Cassey

    Cassey

    Your soul shines through this heartbreaking expression of thought and pain. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • Thaanarc

    Thaanarc

    The last line: For just one day, makes all the previous lines come alive! Beautiful!

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • MarkezzAckui ...

    MarkezzAckui ...

    meaningful piece of writing…grabs one by the heart…and won’t let go.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • happyfeet5

    happyfeet5

    I have five beautiful children and haven’t lost one and I ask God every day to let me die first before seeing one of them go first. So I thank you for sharing this, for you shared with strangers not just beautiful words, you shared your heart, your pain, your soul. Yes, I, a stranger felt everyone of those words sink into my heart and made them my own.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much, really appreciate your words

  • UnbridledJoy

    UnbridledJoy

    This is beautiful! Having lost a premature baby girl some 43 years ago, I identify strongly with the words you chose to use. Thank you for sharing.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou, really appreciated

  • wigs

    wigs

    this is beautiful..so heart felt and touching

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • Optimistic1

    Optimistic1

    Very powerful poem..I am sorry for you loss.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • tracyxkeema

    tracyxkeema

    impossibly beautiful writing, regards, tracy x

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • bellmusker

    bellmusker

    This is such beautifully emotional and tender writing…...my heart goes out to you. Thank you so much for allowing us to share this piece with you.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much for you warm comments

  • Moniquitacute

    Moniquitacute

    How nice of you to share this amazingly sensitive text with us! It’s so powerful and honest… Your beautiful angel is always watching over you from above! Thank you for such moving words!

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much, appreciated

  • Fiona Christensen

    Fiona Christensen

    ah this is moving and so sincere. you have put it so simply yet it is still very powerful! beautiful! Thanks for sharing this!

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much for your comment, really appreciated

  • BuddyOne

    BuddyOne

    Powerful and grants insight into a father’s heart. You will meet again, of that I am sure and his hugs will be sweeter than you imagine.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much, really appreciated

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    I dont normally go into the writing area of this site but hope you dont mind me commenting on the beautiful words you have written, which after reading down the comments, ripped my heart out to hear you lost your son. I so dearly wish i could write, I think it would halp me say some things but unfortunately i have nevr written poetry, maybe one day. Im sorry about your loss, and my thoughts are with you.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much, I really appreciate it

  • linaji

    linaji

    BOO.. what an expansive and unique gift you have.. xo

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much

  • JG052386

    JG052386

    i feel your pain though i dont know what you’ve been through… i empathise

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • Songmistress

    Songmistress

    I had to come back and read this again. I read it a few days ago…and cried. It is beautifully written, and your depth of emotion and loss is well expressed. Then, last night, I learned that one of my best friends, who was due to give birth in just a few days, had found out that her unborn baby son had died… I sought out this poem agan to read it…and weep.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    i am so sorry for your friend’s loss…i’m speechless, thankyou

  • sunsette15

    sunsette15

    True words spoken and treasured memories unleashed. A sympathetic poem.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much

  • blackvixen

    blackvixen

    wow… that is soo sad… i only can hope that mayb as time passes.. ur pain will lessen,,,,

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    the pain lessens, but it never goes away…thankyou for stopping by…

  • patricia666

    patricia666

    great Boo…....pain is a writer’s best friend…....we put words to universal feeling…..we help others comprehend their own feelings…....there’s so much to be sad and glad about as we explore life as a human

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much for a wonderful insight

  • Thomas Simunsen

    Thomas Simunsen

    goosebumps…......powerful. I admire your writing and your courage.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • katharsis

    katharsis

    This honestly made me shed tears.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • ToniTiger

    ToniTiger

    very powerful work my friend made me cry

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much, i really appreciate your comments

  • Cheryl Fugate

    Cheryl Fugate

    Beautiful, VERY POWERFUL!!! Tears …. Instant Fav

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou so much

  • Christie  Moses

    Christie Moses

    This touched my heart so deeply…..xxx

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • Trenchtownrock

    Trenchtownrock

    This just rips my friend…wow…

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • princessleah

    princessleah

    I could feel my heart break in two as I read this….....XXX

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    it was 4 years ago now, but it still hurts…thankyou

  • ega39

    ega39

    Beautiful and sad, keep the faith and thanks for sharing :)

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • cosimopiro

    cosimopiro

    LOL….that’s tough going man….I offer you only words of comfort for your loss…my heart.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • frenchblue

    frenchblue

    this is so beautiful…...like a visible piece of art, you have created such balance and harmony!! cheers! cm xxx

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou, appreciated

  • sandra22

    sandra22

    Precious Simon…exquisite and heartfelt words penned with such love and ‘wish’
    much love sandra

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou

  • Del Millar

    Del Millar

    Instant tears from me my friend, for the beauty of these words
    for the revealing of your sorrow/sharing, for your yearning/emptiness pain.
    My hand/thought/I send, to touch for a moment your hand for to give
    my condolence; to take a part of your pain.
    Love and peace to you Simon oxo

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    thankyou for such wonderful words

  • Del Millar

    Del Millar

    Returned to say, for this moved me so,
    perhaps you will know each other in the spiritual;
    and he is not lost from your heart;
    may the thought bring you comfort,
    may you find joy in your daily family life moments.

  • TheWanderingBoo replied

    it’s now been almost 4 years, but i never stop thinking about him…as you say, he is not lost from my heart…

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