We walk,
our steps rushed,
the ground hard.
The sun is shy but
smiles upon us.
I ignore the wind,
playing with my hair.
I'm listening closely,
to you speaking,
kindly,
softly,
trying to heal the bruised ego
of your brother.
His tears cascading down,
his exam a disappointment.
You carry his heavy backpack,
wanting to lighten his burden.
I listen as you encourage,
with words of tenderness.
His glasses fog up,
from tears and distress.
You hand him a napkin to wipe
them away.
My boys,
one a man,
the other still a child.
Your story weaved with love.
The beauty of the moment
cherished in my mind.
On the way to the airport,
bumper to bumper traffic .
We take side streets,
as our afternoon unfolds.
I will savor today,
the snapshot of my sons,
standing side by side.
I will soak it in ,
with grace and gratitude in my heart.
My older son was visiting ten days ago. We went to pick up my little one from school and he was devastated about a math exam he took. He is in 6th grade and his class is a college credit class and very difficult. He loves the challenge and he was disappointed in himself. It was special for me to watch my older one speak to him with such tenderness and love. It's those moments that make everything worthwhile.
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I am never prouder of my children than when they prop each other up, empathy at the ready.
ReplyDeleteYes :)
DeleteHow lovely for the brothers to be encouraging each other, this is what family is all about ~
ReplyDeleteAnd that is a beautiful family portrait ~
Happy day Ayala ~
Thank you, Grace.
DeleteBest wishes.
Ayala, THIS storyis woven with love.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of the moment
cherished in the minds
of all who come here and read this.
To some of us it's like "water in the well".
Thank you.
PEACE!
Thank you, dear Steve. Peace.
Deleteanother wonderful family pic and another wonderful warm-hearted story of encouragement...love the tenderness, how he carried his brother with his words as well...you can be so proud of your wonderful boys ayala
ReplyDeleteThank you, Claudia. I was really proud that day :)
Deletesmiles...and where do you think he learned that kind of heart? smiles....you have done well....cause the proof is in the puddling...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brian. Nice of you to say :)
DeleteAwww... Yes, I echo Brian's comment... where did he learn that kind of love and kindness... beautiful read, made my eyes mist up and put a huge grin on my face :)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness you youngest boy has already achieved so much if he's that far ahead... sheesh! Well done to him anyway!
Thank you, Bren. I appreciate it my friend.
DeleteIts great when siblings support and encourage each other :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is :)
DeleteAhh... so true... a mantra to live by. I'm sure watching their interaction was amazing... every mother's dream that their kids get along (I'm very fortunate, too).
ReplyDeleteIt is every mother's dream...so happy you have that too. :)
DeleteWhat a bittersweet moment you've captured here. I hope that someday my boys will be as supportive of each other as yours are. Thanks for sharing this lovely story.
ReplyDeleteThey will...thank you, Kristen. :)
Deletenow we need the kids to buy in!
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteSo sweet! You can tell your younger son many adults would not pass his class, lol And to your older son, what a wonderful father he will make one day :)
ReplyDeleteI thought of that as well...:) thank you, Lori.
DeleteA charming snapshot poem examining closeness, gratitude, and family. Very touching.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gay.
DeleteTouching and comforting.
ReplyDeletehe'll carry that back-pack for years to come... I raised 3 boys... it still amazes me how they cover each others backs... sweet write
ReplyDeleteThank you..and how sweet. Three boys ..that's great!
DeleteHow touching. This gave me the chills, Ayala. What a beautiful family you are.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Victoria :)
DeleteMy kids are very close - and there are few things that mean more to me that watching them care for each other. One of life's greatest blessings!! LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful blessing. So happy you are fortunate that way. Thank you, Adrienne.
DeleteA beautiful write.
ReplyDeleteYour son has obviously inherited his goodness and kindess from you and you can be as proud of yourself as you are of your children.
Anna :o]
Thank you, Anna. You are sweet.
DeleteSo much to be thankful for when you see your sons as close as they are to one another, one comforting the other. Not easy growing up and experiencing disappointment, but nice that they have each other as well as you!
ReplyDeleteSo good to know they have each other. :)
DeleteAh brothers, such a special relationship...great that they have each other. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Di :)
DeleteThis is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThank you, MZ. :)
DeleteJust a little encouragement can go a long way, sounds like they have that down.
ReplyDeleteTrue :)
DeleteSounds like you are doing a great job with both boys... wonderful that you got to see the evidence of that.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tracie. :)
DeleteAs always, ayala, you shine such a lovely light from the heart of your family out. I love this poem, and the picture it gives of your boys.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joy. :)
Deletevery good thing to see the love shared and expressed,
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly.
DeleteYes, truly, these are the best moments of life... And how proud you must be of them both. p.s., what a lovely photo... You are just adorable.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kelly.... sweet of you to say. :)
DeleteWell told--I love moments like these.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jen.
DeleteOh I love it when you do tender little poems about your family, sigh.
ReplyDeleteI love this part:
ReplyDelete"The sun is shy but
smiles upon us.
I ignore the wind,
playing with my hair."
Thanks :)
DeleteYou truly must me proud indeed!! What a great blog you have :)
ReplyDeleteI am. Thank you so much :)
DeleteAyala, this is a beautiful touch of how siblings can be encouraging for each other. As I have said before-it is a sign of good parenting. Lovely write.
ReplyDeletePamela
Thank you, Pamela. :)
DeleteOh dear. Such a sweet poem. Siblings can have the most wonderful relationships as you bring out. thanks. k.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karin. :)
DeleteTenderness and kindness are all that matters. These are the things that will be remembered not the maths paper. Lovely poem Ayala.
ReplyDeleteTrue and thank you :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful moment to remember with verse.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susie. :)
DeleteYet another beautiful moment shared with your family...giving us all hope that such love and caring make for more love and caring radiating outward to all they meet. It all starts w. family.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jackie. :)
DeleteAwesome! Siblings can be the best of friends. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mel. :)
DeleteWonderful moment, well documented. A beautiful write, Ayala!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Charles.
Deletea beautiful moment indeed. :) thank you for sharing it with us so poetically, Ayala.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanna. :)
DeleteYou write so sweetly about your loved ones... It makes me cry with emotion... I am glad and love your love :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet, Dulce. Thank you :)
DeleteIt's these moments that make it all worthwhile. Excellent work painting such a beautiful picture of kindness.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nico :)
Deleteyou have captured such a beautiful and touching moment. love seeps off the screen with each word.
ReplyDeleteThe love between siblings caught with great sensitivity..and I loved the title too, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. :)
DeleteYou capture another unforgettable moment. Very nice work.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve. :)
Delete...things do happen for a reason..be it good or bad... Your little one never lost it coz he's already a winner for taking the courage to try and give his best shot.... And that's already a big thing to be proud of... :-) thank you for sharing the wonderful relationship your family have for each other...good day!!!:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kelvin. I am proud of him...and he is always a winner to me. :) Best wishes.
DeleteIt sounds like you have two very special boys. And they have a very special mom. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary. XO
DeleteWhat a beauty of a post. You have a lovely family.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Thank you kindly.
DeleteWhat a sweet moment. I love the line, "The sun is shy but
ReplyDeletesmiles upon us."
Thank you, Leslie.
DeleteBeautifully written, Ayala. I love the strong bond between your boys that this poem conveys.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
Deleteso tender Ayala... it is magical to watch the love between our children blossom in moments like this.
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What a sweet moment. I love watching my boys together, too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a poignant write--these are hard lessons to learn--and you help so much---Really lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely moment between your boys. I am so glad you got to witness this. It's an ordinary moments, but reveals so much. That is the best kind of living. . .
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