That little blue-eyed boy, at eight years old, was so small for his age,

Adopted then, a new life to begin, it was now time to turn life's page.

My class was small, but he filled it up, and was there most every day,

Despite his acts and wildest behavior, so plain, he was here to stay.

Over the years as time has so flown, memories still linger, to be near,

That special Christmas our boy came to us, we'll always hold so dear.

A part of our lives, he's held in our hearts, our child of special needs,

Made life complete, when him to greet, this rewarding our best deeds.

My best efforts I gave, this child to raise, our home of loving ways,

His mother so gave, her tender care, best values, so full of praise.

A happy life, to be given every chance, this now was his to share,

As in return he gave new lives, our grandchildren, everyone so fair.

Comments

whonunuwho (author) from United States on December 23, 2019:

I have to share this special poem I have written to honor our son. He passed away a few years ago as a result of an accident, but will always remain in our hearts. Christmas was his very special time. Blessings to all at Christmas. whonu

whonunuwho (author) from United States on December 11, 2018:

Although he is gone, he will never be forgoten...our adopted son, his blessings to us all. Please share with me. Many blessings to each. whonu

whonunuwho (author) from United States on December 15, 2016:

Thank you my friend and many blessings in this Holiday season. whonu

Shauna L Bowling from Central Florida on December 15, 2016:

Beautiful, whonu! Thanks for sharing your story. Merry Christmas!

whonunuwho (author) from United States on December 10, 2016:

Thanks to my friend Gypsy and family and may she and the family have a wonderful Christmas. whonu

Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on December 10, 2016:

A most wonderful and heartwarming poem. Hope you and your have a very Merry Christmas.

whonunuwho (author) from United States on December 09, 2016:

Thank you MsDora and many blessings to you and family at Christmas. whonu

Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on December 09, 2016:

A beautiful Christmas memory. Happy Christmas to you and yours!

whonunuwho (author) from United States on December 08, 2016:

Thank you my friend and blessings. whonu

Nithya Venkat from Dubai on December 08, 2016:

Beautiful poem, heartwarming.

whonunuwho (author) from United States on December 08, 2016:

So glad you enjoyed this my friend. It will always be in our most precious memories of our son, who is no longer with us. Blessings. whonu

Eric Dierker from Spring Valley, CA. U.S.A. on December 08, 2016:

Beautiful. This reminded of being adopted in December the month of Christmas.

whonunuwho (author) from United States on December 07, 2016:

Thank you Bill and many blessings to you and family. whonu

Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on December 07, 2016:

And so it goes, that much-talked about circle of life, love begets love.....great poem that had me smiling.