Notes To A Son

My soul,
My happy whole,
My smile, My sun

My air, My care,

My rabbit,
My little one.

My twinkling friend,

My leader,
My lamp till the end.

My lucent pearl,

My storyteller,

My clever counsellor,

The apple of my eye.
My balance,
My ground, My sky.

My jester,
My clown,
My most radiant noun.
My splendid boy.
My bubbling joy,

My walker,
My talker,
The voice I wait for all day.
My dancing kid
My holiday.

My son,
My precious oil,
My contentment in toil.
My comfort in pain,
My angel.
My singing fountain.
My health, My gold,

My wealth untold
My orchard,
My fruit,
My blessing absolute.
My magic,
My windfall, My all.

My conversion.

My nicest version,
My tribe,
My coolest ever vibe.

My kith,
My kin,
I shield by my
bone and skin.

My son,
My beating heart,
My truly worthwhile part.
My reason profound.
My devotion
beyond bound,
In sickness or strife
My purest
connection to life.

The one I’ll watch
from my grave,
Whose company
I’ll always crave.
The one I’ll reach,
No matter how far

My son,
My ship,

My star

~~~~~~~~~~~

Author's Note

Thank you for all the appreciation given to this poem. ❤️

Reviews

[JMichael]

And………your Portugal conquering Vasco Da Gama? Probably soon.

Quite a brisk read considering its length and endless compliments compiled on the subject, who no doubt, stands as the brightest star in your universe (Thanks a lot, Champ!)

I am sure your affection is well understood and reciprocated in kind. Just pray that the ghost of Queen Isabella doesn’t make a timely appearance, because then you might just be relegated to the bench like most of us!

An affectionate expression of love and one’s importance.

[DIVYA]

If Isabella arrived, I'm done lol. Thank you so much, dear JMichael for appreciating this strongly maternal poem. You know how mothers are. ❤️

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Divya
That is a ton of love! and should be for all of us who have kids... they thrive with our love... they make us smile, laugh, proud, content, joyful, sometimes even sad, but there are no words to describe the relationship between parent and child....it's forever a special bond...
LOVE THIS!
Warmly, B

[DIVYA]

Thank you so much, dear Betty. Words of one mother to another. A chain of love, we share. Stay blessed, my friend.

[Betty Hermelee]

You as well...always love your reviews!
Warmly, B

[Kelly Scheppers]

There isn't a love more precious than that of a mother for her child. You've captured it beyond definition. My heart is certain of it!

[DIVYA]

Thank you so much for the beautiful comment, dear Kelly. A mother changes so much for her child. 💕

[Gregoria Ahmed]

Hey there DIVYA,

Like a love letter written with a thousand lanterns, each metaphor lighting a part of your soul that he carries. You did not just write about your son, you became the language, the rhythm, the breath of that bond. The repetition builds like a prayer, and by the final stanza, I felt I was witnessing not just motherhood, but myth-making. "My tribe, My coolest ever vibe", like WOW! that's genius! Thank you for gifting us this constellation of devotion.

[DIVYA]

Thank you dear Gregoria, for such a glowing review! You made this poem truly worth writing for me. Its a blessing when feelings are acknowledged and appreciated and you, my dear friend, brought me that blessing today! 💐

[Gregoria Ahmed]

You’re welcome and I’m grateful for your writing. Hope you keep up with your writing as it is a great blessing reading it.❤️

[DIVYA]

Thank you! ❤️

[DIVYA]

Thank you! ❤️

[Chris Shaw]

This poem oozes maternal love and pride DIVYA. No mistaking here what this son means. He is held in the highest of all affection. Surely placed on the tallest pedestal. Loving and overflowing. Lovely.

Chris

[DIVYA]

Dear Chris,
Thank you so much for appreciating this poem. Your kind words made it truly worth it. Sending you wishes for a lovely day! 💐💕

[Pallavi]

Just amazed by how you put all your love into words. And I believe that you wish you could write more and more on how much he means to you.

Truly amazing!

[DIVYA]

Thank you very much Pallavi.

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful. You make the reader smile and feel it.

[DIVYA]

Thank you so much, dear Thomas.

[John the Baptist]

I don't think I've ever read such an encomium. It dwarfs Handel's Messiah.

[DIVYA]

I'll have to look at dwarfs Handel's Messiah. Thank you for the kind comment John. :)

[John the Baptist]

The Messiah was G.F. Handel's great oratorio. Its praise for Jesus is exuberant.

[DIVYA]

Interesting John. While writing this, I've done my best to not elevate the child to that level and keep my words kind of realistic.
While on the subject, I'm also writing a similar poem for Christ and it should come out different. I hope so.

[DIVYA]

I meant adoration, without worship.

[John the Baptist]

I was making an attempt at humor. I knew what you meant.

[DIVYA]

I'm relieved then. Thank you so much, John.

[Richard🖌]

Gosh, Divya! ☀️💖🔆

What could be more enduring or endearing than a Mother's love and devotion to and for her Child? It's an answer I do not have.
Bless You and your Son for the great fortune to have each other to share this amazingly complex world together, in all of life's endless abundance of lessons and adventures to come.

Poetically speaking, I'm awed by the manner in which you've taken the Skeltonic Verse form and literally made it your own passionate profession of motherhood and pledged chronology to your past, present, and historically eternal future … never, have I been privileged to such a blissfully-laid poetic avowal and declaration to two spiritually, ethereally bonded minds, hearts, and souls.

I bow in deepest regard, respect, and awe, Dear Divya … not only for such enthralling love and devotion expressed for your Son, but for the skill it took to so candidly, openly, and honestly convey it through the magic of poetry.

You're nothing, if not "Endearingly Special."
And, I'm so proud to know You! ⁓ Richard 🙏

[DIVYA]

Dear Richard,
ou take the trouble, go an extra mile to make a writer and their writing special. I truly appreciate your heartfelt words on this emotional poem of mine. Thank you for such an amazing review!

[Richard🖌]

You are truly welcome, Divya 🌿

Reviewing for you is certainly no trouble … my words reflect only what I witness, think, and feel from the honor, respect, and admiration of sharing your wonderfully accomplished poetry; plus, it makes me happy … LOL!

Then, I know what it takes to master poetry, and I recognize the earnest effort and dedication you've put into learning and developing your skills, that your writings come from your true and honest depths, and that's not to be ignored with some token, pat on the head, "Good write, I like it, keep it up," review.

Over the years, I've watched, read, and come to love, appreciate, and admire your dedication to steadily developing skills, and it's a joy to unselfishly share my discernments, thereof.

I know poetry, and yours deserves every recognition bestowed, and more.
Ever, your real fan! ⁓ Richard🖌

[DIVYA]

Dear Richard,
Thank you for understanding me as a scribbler. I think you do because you love writing so much yourself. Indeed, the effort hasn't felt like an effort at all, me having enjoyed it so much. I'm sure it's the same with you too! I'm really grateful for your encouragement always.

[Richard🖌]

DITTO, Divya! 👍
We understand each other so very well. : )

[Richard🖌]

Oh!
I forgot to mention, your beautiful son is joyfully aglow against the aqua colour of the pool … touched my heart!

[Neha agrawal]

Every line radiates deep affection and awe. It feels like a mother’s entire universe wrapped in words. Simple, sincere, and stunning.

[DIVYA]

Thank you so much for such a great review on this poem, dear Neha. I truly appreciate your kind words of understanding. 💐