You filled my life with joy <br />on that hot, sticky, July day. <br /> <br />Daddy had hoped the old car would survive long enough <br />to take us to the hospital and back-it did just that- <br />then, earned its place in the car grave yard. <br /> <br />In spite of the tangled web woven, you <br />were destined to cross the threshold of the sixties, into <br />the seventies by, fighting valiantly, then unwinding the <br />umbilical cord from around your neck, and lifted to safety. <br />We were separated... and 'You...' became 'you' <br /> <br />Boo, your tender heart, patience, has been my delight! <br />You have a way of smiling appreciations for ordinary <br />things, then transformimg them into extraordinary ones. <br />You stand tall in your roles, on the stage, in the theater of life, as: <br />an adoring Son, caring husband, doting father, and an enduring friend... <br />each helping to complete 'You'! <br /> <br />Son, from a little boy to present, I promised you a 'BIG CHECK'. <br />Though, I have to admit...it must've gotten lost in the mail! <br />But now: I giving you my love...take it, and <br />Deposit it in your heart! <br /> <br />Too, the universe shares a millons stars, sun and moon <br />And the rainbow, with such beautiful colors and shape <br />The arc will ever be be your protection and guide <br />Now, you can't touch it-no one can! <br />Chase it with great delight, and know that, <br />you can't have it without some rain. <br /> <br />A poetess gift to you: <br /> <br />On teary days, wrap yourself in rainbow's rays: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet…a lifetime gift. So cherish it! Finally my dear, I want you to enjoy this special day-and others too. Knowing that after the lightning, the storms, and rain… a burst of sunlight will brighten your way! <br /> <br />Happy Birthday, son! <br />July 6,2006<br /><br />Almedia Knight Oliver<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-mother-s-collection-tissues-bones-and-blood-third/
