MY SON, A SENIOR AIRMAN
58Dedicated to my Son in the Airforce... Happy holidays!
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LIFE IS HARD AT TIMES
BUT HERE WE ARE
MET YOUR MOM WHEN YOU WERE SIX
FIRST GRADER, TOMBOYISH..SO TO SPEAK
WAS HARD TO ACCEPT ME IN YOUR LIFE
MOMMY WAS THE BEST THING FROM THE SKY
FROM 25 TOYS ON CHRISTMAS EVE
TO JUST THREE, SINCE WE WERE ALSO IN NEED
ALMOST POISONED BY YOUR OWN HANDS
TRYING TO MIX MOTOR OIL WITH MY SODA CAN
YOUR MOM CAUGHT UP WITH YOU
AND SMACK YOU OUT OF THE BLUES
SEEMED THAT YOU AND ME WOULD NEVER GET ALONE
LOOKING TO BREAK THE UNION WITH YOUR OWN MOM
PROVOKING ARGUMENTS AND WHITE LIES
MAKING SURE TO MAKE ME ANGRY AND ABOUT TO LOSE IT ANYTIME..!
TEEN YEARS CAME BY AND ALL SEEMED ALRIGHT
UNTIL TROUBLE CAME FROM SKIPPING SCHOOL, OR STARTING A FIGHT
MOMMY THOUGHT YOU WOULD END UP IN JAIL
BUT BY ACT OF GOD, YOUR MIND STARTED TO CHANGE
SENIOR YEARS SAW A BIG CHANGE
YOU AND ME SHARES CALCULUS TRICKS...WITH NO SODA CAN!
THEN YOU HEADED INTO SERVING UNCLE SAM
AND LEFT FOR GOOD THE LAND OF THE FREE MAN
SOMETIMES YOU MIGHT THINK WHY?
WHY WE DIDN'T GET ALONG UNTIL REACHING NINE GRADE
WHEN YOUR MOM COULDN'T KEEP WITH THAT MATH FROM HELL
AND YOU REALIZED THAT STEP DAD, NEW MATH SO WELL
YOU LEFT FOR THIS WORLD... SO UNTRUE
AND YOU KNOW WE THINK ABOUT YOU
WAS GLAD TO HAVE GROW AROUND YOU
SEEING YOU GROW AND START ANEW...
PICTURES FROM IRAQ AND KABUL
SCENES OF DEATH ON THE AFTERNOON
ALMOST KILLED BY SNIPERS WITH A MISSION
NOW YOU WISH YOU WERE HOME IN ADMONITION
BUT WE KNOW YOU ARE OUR OWN BLOOD
SHARING THOUGHTS AND HELPING OTHER SONS
VAN DAMME BECAME YOUR TWIN
SINCE YOU LOVED TO HAVE MUSCLES LIKE HIM
YOU HAVE COME HOME AS WE EXPECTED
SAVVY, STERN AND WELL RESPECTED
AND LOST GIRLFRIENDS FOR BEING SO POLITE
ISN'T THAT INSANE SON OF MINE?
NOW A SENIOR AIRMAN AT TWENTY SIX
FULL OF LIFE AND READY FOR THE QUICK FIX
THE WAY YOU WERE TAUGHT WHEN IT WAS TIME TO FACE REAL ACTION
NO HESITATION, NO REMORSE AT TIMES, NOT ATTACHED TO ANY FACTION
YOU WON'T BE HOME BY CHRISTMAS INDEED
BUT YOU MADE IT WHEN LITTLE BROTHER WAS SICK
MOVED HEAVENS AND EARTH AND RED CROSS TO MAKE IT HOME
AND MADE SURE LITTLE BROTHER WAS BETTER OFF AND NOT ALONE
YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN ALMOST INCOGNITO ONE MORE TIME
SERVING YOUR COUNTRY AND BECOMING A REAL MAN
NOT EVEN READY TO DATE BECAUSE OF BROKEN HEARTS
NOW THESE WOMEN NEED TO CHANGE THEIR MINDS!!
ENOUGH OF WANTING A CAVEMAN INSIDE A LADIES MAN
ACCEPT A HERO AND BE HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
HAPPY HOLIDAYS OME MORE TIME SON
EVEN IF YOU ARE WALKING DOWN THE DESERT OF NOWHERE MAN
LOOKING INTO THE SKY THAT IS TRUE AND BRIGHT TO ANYONE
HOLDING OUR FLAG RIGHT AGAINST YOUR HEART AS HARD...AS YOU CAN... !
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Lord you inspire every father who ever missed their children to be thankful and proud of them. In this case your son. I know what you felt, I have struggled with relationships with my 4 children, sadly only one do I see and speak to, the other 3 have been torn away from me by a mean, vindictive mother, who was and still is bent on destroying this Poet for divorcing her 13 yrs ago.
Yet my one shining star and hope is my 17 yr old son who has stuck with me through this hell. We both helped each other in our struggles, him with problems in High School, drugs, fighting and skipping. Me struggling trying to keep him safe and clean of drugs through rehab.
This dad is proud of him, he is finishing up his last year at HS, taking a carpentry trade, getting paid for his work and graduating in June 2012 proud and clean and a major change of attitude about drugs and booze.
So my friend I am proud of you and your relationship with your son, may he continue to stay safe and I pray for that any your continued loving relationship. Peace, blessings and a huge Merry Christmas to you and yours my poetic friend. This was a lovely tribute to Dad and son, made me feel great inside.
Hello princesswithapen,
YES..a true storie indeed, not a single word is fake. all just came and was laid down with our cyber-pen. Life is like that...we are here and will be up there, whenever we get our call. Son is fine, driving brand new car..near Frankfurt.
LORD
Thanks dear!
Touching.. I am sure you have many sleepless nights. I don't sleep much when my brother is in Iraq. Bless him and your whole family and thank you for the sacrifices you all make to make this world a better place.
Dear Vincent...now you know, why we are the way we are right? One tip for you..whatever you do..your kid will be reminded of you! no matter how old ..or wherever we might go. You will be in his heart. We are role models and if the rest of your kids don't react...sorry boys, God will be there, with a lending hand? Thanks for your personal story Saddle! pass the wine and lets go fishing down Ontario Lake!
LORD
Dear tammy,
Yeah, you are right! He almost got killed 8 months ago in Iraq; his buddie that was supposed to watch for snipers from their convoy felt asleep....and the bullet, just missed him by inches...think of a home run, but not heading to touch down...but sending you home with your own flag... Thanks Tammy! You have 4 lovely kids too! happy holidays!
LORD
Now that was beautiful. Too bad he won't be home for Christmas but I'll put your son in my prayers on Christmas Eve. Congrats on having such a wonderful and brave son!
Oh my lord, you made me cry on this one! Your son was so blessed to have you as his father..he knows that too..you did good lord..he is a man serving his country..what an awesome young man he is. I could feel your love for him and the pride you feel inside..You are right he came home for the most important things..God bless him..I will keep him in my prayers and thoughts. God bless your soldier..May he be safe and return home soon..This was such a beautiful hub..I am sorry for everytime I have made you cry..you got me today..you really got me....
Love,
Sunnie
A wonderful tribute to your stepson who now treats you like Dad instead of Step-Dad.
Lord,
I voted up and beautiful. You must be a wonderful father, I loved the poem, and the video. What a lucky son to you as a Dad. I wish you and your family the very best of a Holiday at Christmas Time.
Your Hub Friend,
Bobbi
thanks for your hub! it is an inspiration to all fathers out there and their sons on field of war..
Very nice and beautiful, Lord. When I see a father's love expressed openly I realize the special bond that can exist between father and child. Well done!
Hello Gypsy ROSE LEE,
Thanks for your warm words!! So touched as a father, and eh is a good boy, who always wants to be of service to his own friends. Glad to see you around my dear friend!
LORD
My dearest friend Sunnie Day,
We are keeping my son's fellow soldier who fell asleep on duty under top secret...That would've meant Martial court and a dishonorable discharge..but we didn't want that to happen. Well, Sunnie what can I tell you. The poem says it all. There were rough times when we were raising him. Mother did her best too, and he became a man of good, for us, for society and for himself. Not that we cried out of pain...we did cry out of joy...actually we finished this poem in tears,the words kept coming and..were laid down such brick of monumental emotions, that put aside hate and negative feelings. Thanks for your Prayers, and so far he is doing great. Have a blessed Christmas too Sunnie D.
LORD
Flora Breen Robison,
Yeah! you are right on that one. Took time to realize that natural fact. Years passed by so quick! Thanks for your kind words..and hopefully Amy would take more of your vocal chords training DEEP to her heart at home!
LORD
Hello Bobbi dear,
We did the best we could, and we feel proud of him. The problem is...in 4 yrs he broke up with three young women, that were not up to his own goals. Some wanted him to be wilder..and some wanted him to quit! Above all he kept his own beliefs and, has told us that he won't date anytime soon...not to put ladies down..he wants to finish his career in Electrical Engineering and work on his field. Thanks Bobbi dear! and Happy Holidays to you and your family and your erderly Auntie!
LORD
hello Romari,
You got a nice point. So many parents can relate to our piece of inspiration...and glad we can help a little...Nice to meet you ROMARI.
LORD
Phyllis Doyle,
The bond is there and is not going anywhere. He calls and tells us that he is in Belgium..or a classified location...or just landing on weekend off on London. Being a young man full of life and facing the world..is like being on a 'Top Gun' kind of scene..Jumping down from the Sky..and ready to ride his Bike...You can tell, we enjoy all that too..and we keep ourselves young! Thank you and I will keep your mom on my prayers!!
Happy Holidays and have a nice day/night
LORD
Thank you, Lord, for the prayers for my Mama. You are such a dear person with compassion.
I will keep your son in my prayers to keep him safe and bring him back home to you.
I wish you and yours very Happy Holidays. Blessings and hugs.
PHILLYS:
Mama is resting in peace
everytime your heart beats
you know you can smile
She knows how kind you are
Dear mama will watch over you guys
asking to show happiness in her name
helping others like she would've done it
knowing that Doyles are compasionate with no refrain
May you Phyllis, continue your beautiful deed. AMEN
Beautiful. This means so very much to me and you have just touched my heart with love. Thank you.
To be Honest my friend Phyllis..the words were penned down with no effort, and you know it was meant for you! Have a blessed holiday my good friend!
LORD
What an amazing poem, you took us on a journey from childhood to manhood and hit the spot at every phrase.
As a father I was walking with you both all the way through.
I commend your tribute to the fine man you have helped to raise.
He deserves the chance to meet a good woman who will give him the respect he has truly earned.
Voted up up up all buttons Video was really cool too.
Thanks MOLOMETER!
You are a dad too, by the way you read us thoroughly!Heard your young guys from UK were stationed at Basrha ..I think. Courtesy of Tony Blair. Thanks again Mike!
LORD
Your welcome Lord he is a great man your son and it is a fitting tribute. My Nephew is in the Royal Marines and is stationed in Libya at the moment. He done Basra last time out country.
oh, what a touching hub...why do i take every word nowadays personally?for no reason i want to cry...this hits my sensitivity lord...sigh...reminds me of Christmas song in which there are people who can't spend Christmas with their loved ones...
Raciniwa,
When we write with true feelings..thing come out this way. Nothing staged or made up..Crude at times, smiles here and there...but also real life for the one... who really cares. Thanks for your words, and you made us feel this piece again!
lord
yes, a writer at that...once the emotion is there, it continues to flow up to the last drop...the period...
Thanks my friend,
We do our best..and as yourself as a teacher, We write and we love what we do. Have a good one!
LORD
Oh this is truly beautiful.
Your pride so evident and so well deserved.
Take care and I wish you a wonderful day.
Eddy.
Hello Eddy,
Thanks for your comments and Glad to hear from you. This kid is out there and represent so many young Americans and their struggle in foreign land. Unfortunately some were not that lucky and didn't make it. Soomer or later they will have to come home for good. Appreciated for your visit Eiddwen.
LORD
This is really great ..
Thanks Htodd!
You have a Nice weekend, and may you and your family have a Happy holiday
LORD
blessings on your son and your family!
PDXKaraokeguy,
So touched by your words! Glad to have wonderful friends in here. Same wishes to you Vincent!
LORD
You have a BIG heart for protecting the person who almost got your son killed .. WOW. Accidents happen I suppose. Your son certainly has a dedicated guardian angel.. and thank God for that.
Tammy thanks!
Even from your cell!! You are reading us too? Yeah! that kids didn't deserve to be called and answer to the Airforce on this one. All of them sacrifice their lives day by day. I cannot imagine things that never make it to the Media. It can be horrible!
LORD
Merry Christmas Tammy!
You're welcome, LORD!
Happy New Year PDX Vincent!
Hope your wishes come to past. Cheers to your health!
LORD
princesswithapen Level 7 Commenter 5 months ago
A father's words for his very own son. Very touching! In a few lines you have charted the life of your son from when he was a toddler to where he is right now. You miss him, and rightly so. Here's to wishing you and your son, happy holidays, wherever he is right now.
Beautiful hub!
Princesswithapen