Jesse, My Son

Sentimental musing on Mother’s Day.

We named you Jesse James.

Your father Jim’s sense of humor,
subtle and endearing naming part
of you after himself and the
outlaw/Robin Hood from the Wild west.

A name that means ‘gift from God’ which
doesn’t surprise me since I carried this
image of you in my mind for nine months.
A little red headed boy, stocky of build with
creamy white skin already hinting of the
many freckles you would soon have.

It was if God Himself had answered my prayers for a baby boy,
a carbon copy of his dad of Irish descent.
While I would have been just as thrilled with a little girl,
in my mind I always imagined a little copper headed boy.

And what a gift you have been to me all these years.
I often tell myself of the mistakes I have made in my life,
you were the ONE thing I managed to get right.

I love you more than words can say.
I hope one day, if you read this after I am gone, you will know in your heart I was right
and carry my love with you always wherever you may go.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

DEAR DARA
Beautiful chosen words about your copper-haired son....what a lovely thing to think of him and to write it down so he will remember forever....You certainly got what you desired....a baby boy!
Nicely written
Warmly, B

[Dara]

Thank you Betty! It has taken me awhile to find the right words.,It seems Mother’s Day gave me a bit of inspiration. It is great to see you here. I hope all is well!

[Betty Hermelee]

All is well with me, thank you!
My pleasure,
Warmly
B🌷🌷🌷

[JessyJacob]

Hope you had great mother's day with mom.

I wish her good health may God bless her happy smile no more worrying about you, I am here with you.

Jessy Jacob.

[Dara]

Thank you so much!

[JessyJacob]

Hi,
I was reading the poem, I just remembered something which I thought now did I was that angry on my fatherinlaw, because it did hurt me I wasn't angry but I was angry later when you threw me into dirt pond. Because when you are with me I feel I am in safe hands the people around us are dirt it didn't impact much. I feel only mistake from your side that hurted me alot. But still not knowing whether it was to done. Anyways I got rebirth when I saw reply from you on that night with my first son felt cheated by it was I reborn for you.

Will you give a word you will not feel faulty and not incapable just believe me whatever I do it's for you and I know I do believe whatever you do it's for me.


Jessy Jacob.