I was humbled when he held
a beating heart in his hands.
Humbled by his kindness
and compassion.
He was a little boy wearing
a firefighter helmet
with a screaming siren.
His eyes bright and eager
wanting to save lives.
Little boy,
building dreams
with colorful Legos
wanting to change the world.
At sixteen he volunteered
in the emergency room.
That first day,
a desire born.
On the telephone
his voice filled with sadness,
when someone died.
His sadness replaced with excitement
to save lives.
I told him to follow his dream,
to follow his heart.
He spread his wings
and he soared.
The little boy
was growing into a giant of a man.
He built bridges with his peers,
he helped people in need,
seeing the world with his heart,
feeling the world with his soul.
My boy touched hearts,
the way he has touched mine from
the first day he was born.
My son Josh inspires me. He is graduating medical school this week. He has accomplished so much and he makes me proud. A director in a mobile unit that was set up for those that can't afford healthcare. He has gone on medical missions to the Dominican Republic and to Thailand. The picture in this post is of him in Thailand . "Congratulations Josh, I love you and I am so proud of who you are." Please join us here http://dversepoets.com where we share our thoughts and our hearts.
yay congrats josh....med school is no easy task and it sounds like his heart is def in it as well and in the right place...big smiles at your note on being proud of him...you know you played a big part in his life and heart to help others...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brian. I am so proud and he is humble which makes me prouder.
DeleteYou must be so proud of Josh, Ayala, any mother would. Congrats Josh, Dr Josh, keep on with it. You would never tire helping out on other people. Great write, Ma'am!
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Thank you, Hank. I think he is on his way to touch many lives :)
DeleteCongrats indeed, that is no easy task to complete and all he does to help, you surely should be proud.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pat. I am :)
DeleteYou must be so proud! Congratulations, Josh!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mama Zen. I am blessed.
DeleteSo wonderful ~ And to take his gift and his strengths and GIVE so much of himself all around the world!! I love your memory of seeing glimpses of the man he would become in the little boy you adored...This is a beautiful tribute from a proud mama!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Adrienne. I think we see things in our children that they don't even see. :) I am so proud of Josh. He is such an amazing man and he touches so many.
DeleteCongrats to Josh and you Ayala! Lovely reflection on your son and his pursuit of his medical career.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rudri. xo
DeleteA great picture and a fine tribute to your son. You've gathered a great body of work just in the poetry you've written about your family. Very nice job.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve. I appreciate your thoughts.
DeleteLovely tribute to your son, Ayala- me likes!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dulce. :)
Deleteoh wow...what an awesome young man you're having here ayala...you can be so proud of your son
ReplyDeleteThank you, Claudia :) I always thought he was amazing! :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful gift, you gave him life and now he saves them what great gift can he offer than that!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful tribute to your son. I think anyone who works in service of others is an every day hero. Your boy, no exception. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
Thank you, Bren. I am so humbled by all the things that he has done and I am so proud!
DeleteHow exciting. I can only imagine how proud you feel. Congratulations. You raised a good and socially conscious person.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Myrna. :)
DeleteAwesome! Great tribute to a fine, inspiring man. Lovely write.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chris. Best wishes.
DeleteWow, what an amazing young man! Beautiful poem. Congrats to your son.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve. I appreciate it!
DeleteA wonderful celebration of a son to be proud of, ayala. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joy <3
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ReplyDeleteProud mama, you deserve it ~ Congrats to your son ~
ReplyDeleteThank you, Grace. :)
DeleteWhat a lovely tribute. It sounds like he is following his desired path. I especially like this:
ReplyDeleteLittle boy,
building dreams
with colorful Legos
wanting to change the world.
Thank you, Laurie :)
DeleteAnd proud you should be! For encouraging those early seeds of caring and empathy to grow! Congratulations to your son on all of his accomplishments (you too, mom!!)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginny. :)
DeleteA loving and moving poem-- how a child leans into what is in front of him, wanting then to keep mastering and seeing past...and into. xxxj
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jen. xx
DeleteAyala. Of many posts I have read tonight, THIS one touches my heart, reaches deep into my soul, for the same pride which you have--for your son.
ReplyDeleteI wished to tell you how wonderfully this was written. But how could it be otherwise? When your topic is about the Hand of God working among us, you are winning again--first prize!
Many blessing have come your way. May many more be rushing down to you and your son and his work...to never falter.
And yesss: LOVE and PEACE for you and yours, Ma'am!
Thank you, dear Steve. How kind your words..you touch my heart.
DeleteWow, he has done amazing work already. I can see why you're so proud!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Frank :)
DeleteWow! You are blessed and so is the world by him!
ReplyDeleteWarm Aloha from Honolulu
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Thank you, Cloudia :)
DeleteI can understand why you're so proud.
ReplyDeleteThank you, KB :)
DeleteAnd proud you should be!! Lovely tribute to your son, and I wish him well in his honorable career as a healer..:))
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jackie :)
DeleteWonderful dedication and celebration! To have a son graduate from med school, to have a son whose life is dedicated to saving the lives of others must be a mother's proudest achievement. Congratulations and thank you for bringing such a generous man into the world.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beth. It is a mother's proudest achievement to have a son who dedicates his life to others. I am humbled to be his mom. xo
DeleteBeautiful Babe !
ReplyDeleteThank you, Babe. I love you and you have been a great dad to our son. <3
DeleteMany many congratulations! It is a wonderful poem about this wonderful experience of having a son of whom you are rightly so proud. k.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karin :)
DeleteI feel proud with you, Ayala!! Heartfelt congrats and such a write to honor your son. He is so fortunate to have you for a mom. =)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pat. Your warm words touch me. :)
DeleteTruly inspirational. It's wonderful when we witness the growing to ripeness of those we love.
ReplyDeleteThank you, James :)
DeleteCongratulations, Josh, and to you, Momma, for bringing into this world a bright beam of hope!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Belinda. :)
Deletewhat a stunning and loving tribute. You should be so proud! your on sounds like an inspirational man.....your poem had such an engaging and honest narrative....and then when I read the backstory- it just sealed the deal...so good
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stu. I am glad I added the note. There is so much to be said about his compassion.....
DeleteYour son sounds like an incredible young man. What a blessing he is to the people he serves and to our world community. Congratulations to you both!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kristen. I appreciate your good wishes :)
DeleteCongrats to Josh and to all of you who supported him through the tedious process of medical school. Gave me the chills.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Victoria. <3
DeleteYour son sounds like an amazing human being. This is a beautiful tribute to him. Congratulations to you both.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanne. :)
DeleteSorry for my late comment. This is a beautiful tribute to a man who has obviously earned much respect and love. What a great heart he has. Congratulations to him in graduating and you as his mom.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Charles. :)
DeleteOf course your beautiful soul has inspired another great soul to be a light in the world. Congratulations to you both and thank you.
ReplyDeleteAnna, how sweet of you...thank you :)
DeleteWow, Ayala! Congratulations to you and your son as I know you have been a huge part of his success. How proud you must be! And, this is a beautiful tribute to him :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lori. :) We are so proud :)
Deletecongratulations to you both. what a wonderful life's work. :) you must be one heck of a proud mama.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanna. So grateful :)
DeleteCongratulations to you and your son! Well done mom :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sara. :)
Deleteyes.. proud mother you must be...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Luke. I am so proud :)
Deletecongratulations to both of you ... god bless :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Baishali. Best wishes.
DeleteOh, how wonderful! Congratulations to both of you. There is nothing better than seeing our children succeed, and especially with such a worthy endeavor. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary. Xo
DeleteWhat a wonderful celebration, congratulations Josh and Ayla...He sounds like a lovely young man and you can see the beautiful nature in his face... Terrific and uplifting!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Di. So sweet of you to say.
DeleteSounds like Josh will be/is the best type of doctor, one with the brains and heart and soul. Congratulations to you and him. It seems you both make the world a better place with your gifts.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lauren. Your words give me a virtual hug. :)
Deletecongratulations to josh, and to you. the younger generation has a clue about meaningful living.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ed . Yes , the younger generation does.
DeleteOh my goodness, that is so beautiful. What a lovely tribute to your son. Congrats, he's going to make a difference in this world.
ReplyDeleteThank you, CM :)
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