In the corner of the room,
the green dragon watches silently.
He stands tall,
wrapped around the spear from Kung Fu.
His older brother left it as a joke,
like a note trail
reminding him that he was there.
I watch him as he writes an essay
about uniforms stifling individuality,
his eyes intense,
his fingers flying on the keyboard.
The book he read on Tesla
on the nightstand,
along with twenty five dollars,
he earned folding laundry.
His effort toward raising
money for Thanksgiving baskets for
the less fortunate.
His father walks in
to listen to the essay.
I inhale the moment in this room,
painted with blue walls,
SpongeBob bedsheets,
and a bunny he still tucks
under his arm in his sleep.
The bunny battles nightmares,
and keeps this space safe.
My boy,
his eyes sparkle ,
his imagination bigger than these walls.
His imagination takes flight,
and has no limits.
I watch with tenderness.
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Such imagination is sure fun, that dragon may eat some one haha
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pat :)
Deletesmiles...says much of his heart...and how you raised him that he is geting money together to give to the less fortunate...love how you build this...in the moment yet so much more....big smiles ayala
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brian. Big smiles to you and Happy Thanksgiving. :)
Deleteoh and you can be so proud of him...sounds like he's a wonderful boy ayala...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Claudia..I am :)
DeleteWow, he read a book on Tesla??? I am very impressed. He seems like a very special boy, raising money for those less fortunate and all.... Happy Thanksgiving to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary. He loved the book...Happy Thanksgiving to you!
DeleteWow--what a great poem for a wonderful son...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan.
DeleteLove how you love your family, A...and encourage and appreciate each individual for his worth..imagination, humanity...I look forward each Tuesday to your loving portraits..Lovely write!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jackie. You are sweet and kind.
DeleteAyala! Tuck his head under your arm and never let him go. This is so touching and real. My only child, at 25, is a whirling mass of issues, and the damn Navy has made these things much worse. But life goes on, and we remember the poignant and important times.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem to family love. It shimmers with devotion.
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Thank you, Jane. I hope things get better with your son. xo
DeleteAs happens so often, you again share your heart, Ayala. Sometimes breaking into pieces, sometimes (as now) shining with love and "tenderness"
ReplyDeletePEACE!, and thanks for beautiful thoughts here.
Thank you, Steve. :) Peace and best wishes.
DeleteSometimes, these small moments imprint themselves in our hearts--and we remember them years later--my daughter is coming home tomorrow for the holiday--and my heart is just a little more full--Beautiful write!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Audrey. I hope you enjoy every moment with her...the small moments are the big ones :)
DeleteHe is the boy his parents are raising him to be. What a boy.
ReplyDeleteYou must feel so proud of all of your boys (hubby included)
What a heart melting moment. I love that his older brother left the dragon there for him and his bunny keeps the nightmares away. My own heart melted reading this.
Thank you, Bren. I love my boys (including hubby)...I love that Josh left the dragon for him too :)
DeleteWonderful moment in time! My son and I were just watching a documentary on Tesla the other day, such an interesting man who gave so much to the world. May plenty more of these moments find their way into your life!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tracie. I wish you the same. :)
Delete"I inhale the moment in this room" Amen to that.
ReplyDeleteAmen :)
Deletetenderness... tender piece. Rich descriptive passages Ayala
ReplyDeleteThank you, Luke. :)
DeleteKeep inhaling the moment Ayala.....and writing it in your beautiful words. Love this!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carrie. :)
DeleteThis is so tender! I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, MZ. :)
DeleteSo full of love, for your boy, your life you have built for each other and your beautiful family. Thanks for sharing it with us, ayala.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joy. :) Happy Thanksgiving!
DeleteOh my, this brought a little nostalgic tear to my eye... a very lovely, tender write. And your boy sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kelly. :)
DeleteAyala, you have a kind-hearted son, which is a sign of good parenting. Nice slice of life poem.
ReplyDeletePamela
Thank you, Pamela. :)
DeleteSuch a lovely moment captured here Ayala ~ Inhale it long and deep ~
ReplyDeleteHappy day to you ~
Thank you, Grace. I do and I will. Happy day to you. :)
DeleteSuch love in this!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laurie.
DeleteI enjoyed this glimpse come to life.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Colleen.
DeleteSo charming! From the dragon to bunny! To essay to Tesla. k.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karin :)
Delete..a most sincere read today my friend... undeniably priceless... and you're helping me appreciate every single things in the world. Thank you for the poem, for the joy of simply reading it and feeling your heart in it. (:
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind, thank you. I appreciate it. :)
DeleteThose priceless moments are to be cherished
ReplyDeleteYes! :)
DeleteGratitude seems to be the key to happiness. He is so fortunate you see him and all his potential.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anna. :)
DeleteI like the "quietness" of you throughout this piece
ReplyDeleteThanks. :)
Delete"The bunny battles nightmares,
ReplyDeleteand keeps this space safe." - beautiful lines. You have said it wonderfully !!!
Thank you kindly.
DeleteI inhale the moment in this room....so aptly said. Beautiful poem, loved each line of it, thanks.
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ReplyDeleteWho knew all that was going on ? I thought we were there to just check his essay. If I knew you were composing, I would have at least dressed nicer ;-) Such a wonderful interpretation of a seemingly ordinary "moment in our lives".
ReplyDeleteI love you! You make our life complete.
DeleteThis is absolutely wonderful, Ayala! The mood and vividness of it are perfect! Beautiful write!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Charles. :)
Deleteprecious Ayala... those sacred moments of complete awareness of our children... that though they are growing up, minds and hearts expanding along with limbs lengthening... deep inside they are still our babies, that essence always remains.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
(what a wonderful boy, raising funds to help others!)
They grow up so fast...I hang on to every moment as best as I can. Thank you, Laura. Wishing you and your a wonderful Thanksgiving.
DeleteTender and intensely moving.
ReplyDeleteThank you, James.
DeletePrecious moment, I can feel the room through your quiet words. Beautiful. And I am grateful for our friendship too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa. :) Hugs.
DeleteSounds like his mama did a good job raising him.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dana :)
DeleteSounds like one of those moments that get engraved in our minds. So nice.
ReplyDeleteIt was :)
DeleteThis poem is a fine example of description which caresses its own spaciousness and stays through the final hug. My goodness, to love that way must feel real good. Thank you. Happy Holiday to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan. Wishing you the same :)
DeleteSuch a beautiful poem, love the dragon and the intensity--I was standing right there with you in the doorway. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sara :)
Deletea wonderful moment
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly :)
DeleteNothing to beat those moments. Great words.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tony.
DeleteI love the depiction of wonder. These are the simple moments that sustain us.
ReplyDeleteYes..these are. Thank you, Rudri.
DeleteSuch a wonderful tribute to your son. Happy Thanksgiving Ayala.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary. I hope you had a great holiday.
Delete"His imagination takes flight,
ReplyDeleteand has no limits." A wonderful gift and one which your son enriches with social awareness. A lovely tribute.
p.s.: Tell your husband we'd like to know more about his attire that day.:)
Ha :) thank you :)
Deletehis eyes sparkle ,
ReplyDeletehis imagination bigger than these walls.
His imagination takes flight,
and has no limits.
I watch with tenderness
Such a beautiful pic that stays in one's mind. A boy so nice and kind is an inspiration and such a gem! Thanks for sharing, ayala!
Hank
Thank you, Hank. :)
DeleteA precious moment indeed. Your love for your family has a way of touching me, Ayala.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Victoria. :)
Delete" My boy,
ReplyDeletehis eyes sparkle ,
his imagination bigger than these walls.
His imagination takes flight,
and has no limits.
I watch with tenderness."
You have generously shared that feeling with those of us who do not enjoy it, dear A.
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Thank you, Cloudia. Sweet of you. I hope you had a great holiday.
DeleteMany thanks for letting me share this moment, too. I can identify myself completely witht he "inhaling" bit. Yesterday my son took to the piano for about an hour to do one of the better practices he's ever done. I had to hug him afterwards.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Thank you so much. So wonderful your son did so well. :) Enjoy the moments :)
DeleteAh, boys turning into men...it's beautiful to watch indeed ;)
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