Poem For My Three Sons

Oops! I didn't answer your question...sorry. I live in Western, Upstate, 30 miles SW of Buffalo, on Lake Erie, less than an hour from all the bridges to Canada (Niagara Falls). Going further west, just a bit over an hour from the Pennsylvania border... Small, semi-rural town. A quaint, comfortable area I love, probably because it's "Home." Near Amish communities and surrounded by 3 major Native American Reservations. Lots of farms (Grape vineyards, livestock, beef & dairy)

I have lived elsewhere a few times for various lengths of time.....always wind up back home. At this point, never to roam again!

Susan....Oh, the twins!! Believe it or not, in Kindergarten, How quickly our babies grow! They're adorable & mischievous, of course. They were my youngest until recently when my first born grandchild, "Jane" presented us with "JoshuaPaul," precious Angel! So, for the record, between grandchildren and 2 great grandkids....I'm up to 14!! Yikes! Ages 27 down to 5 month old Joshua.....a lot of years, a lot of love....a whole lot of blessings! Be patient Susan.....you're grandkids are on their way. Peace, Paula

Susan......You just made me cry like a baby! That's OK...it's just a mother thing and this poem is so touching and reminiscent! I felt every word you wrote. There are those times I often daydream about the old days when my boys were little. Life was just simpler and there really were more smiles and laughter.....I miss those days too.

Now I have to wipe away my tears and call my grandchildren....and say "Hello" to their Dads!! (MY babies!) Hope you're doing well, Susan. Good to see you. Peace, Paula

Beautiful and touching narrative.

Such a sweet poem for your boys. It's filled with the love you have for them. Loved the pictures you shared. Your boys are adorable.

They're all so cute...

I just found this! How sweet! I love all the pictures and can certainly relate to all the words. Children=Blessings!

No matter what they became, I'm sure you're an awesome mom.

Sounds like you had a great life with them as children and I am sure they are remembering you lovingly too. ^

Wonderful poem.

truly blessed susan

Thank you for this incredible hub, you pulled on my heartstrings. My three children are growing so fast I find myself nostalgic all the time. Jamie

Susan this was so warm and touching i love it and your pictures are awesome. GREAT MEMORIES!

Thanks sharing :)

What a beautiful soul you have and how lucky you are to have these wonderful memories--thank you for sharing them with us!!

This was such a beautiful and loving tribute to your 3 wonderful sons. They are so lucky to have you as a mom! I lived all the pictures. Thank you for sharing. (Voted Up) -Rose

This beautiful work hasn't changed since I commented as Saddlerider, still brings a tear to my eye, I so remember those days I shared with my kids when they were that you, now I only have one in my life, I sure miss the other 3 well done my poet,hugs

Wow...it is beautiful Susan. Once a mom...always a mom :)

Sharing it across!

Rarely, RARELY, do i ever find poetry I read and enjoy, as a poet myself I am very critical of poems...and this piece of writing was genuine and to put it as no word sums it up better, beautiful. Incredible. Very nice job, hope you continue to write.

Love it Susan, the pics to the side were a real treat and made the emotion of the piece come to life. cudos.

Touching poetry here Susan, I sense your love for your kids such cute images too. This one is sure getting my vote, and all that good good hublove as well, nice stuff!

You are beautiful.

That was so moving Susan. You must feel so protected having 3 boys and a husband. Men should I say!!

What a beautiful heart-felt poem Susan. Very nice!!!

Sharyn

Hi Susan, children grow up so quickly, thank goodness we can 'bottle' those magical moments, a very moving poem, beautiful and voted up.

Loved this poem, will be reading other one.

My 3 sons and 2 daughters are all grown up with lives of their own. I've gotten used to it; my oldest son is 42! And yes, I miss them. Beautiful poem, one I can totally relate to! Thank you.

The sweetest memories we have will always be of those special times spent watching our kids grow up to be fine men and women. I am so happy for you and your 3 fine sons. The poem was so sweet and it captured those moments perfectly. Bravo, well done Susan.

This is the cutest thing I have ever read. I know Matt would like it.

Without our lovely memories we could never last,

Because the present so quickly becomes the past.

Thanks for sharing your sweet recollections, Susan.

Oh. I love this. They grow up so fast, but we have the GREAT memories. Thank you Susan.

In a sense I miss all the things we never had a chance to do. They grow up so fast.

Excellent poem:) laurel is 23 and the little ones are 10 & 11 - the time really does fly doesn't it? My goodness - I didn't believe people when they would say "they'll be grown before you know it!".

Are they triplets Susan? Sounded like fun, I bet they were a handful too...

This was so beautiful. I believe you are a great mom for your sons. Thanks for share with us. Very inspiring, my friend. Well done and Vote it up!

Prasetio

A very beautiful poem and tribute to your three sons, Susan. How lucky those three lads are.

Your boys are lucky to have such a wonderful mother.Thank you for sharing this very beautiful poem that has touched me deeply.

Ahhhhh. So tender and loving. Beautiful...

Thank you for sharing. TOur children grow up far too quickly but yes they will always be our babies. But you can look forward to doing the fun things all over again when your grandchildren appear and add to those treasured memories

Wonderful thoughts. Up and everything!

So nice to hear your reflection of raising your children- and now they are grown. It is what every parent experiences but so individual at the same time! I can relate to your words but mine are for my two daughters- one in college and one in her last year of high school. We have so many memories as well. Thanks for sharing!

Precious, and delightfully pictorial -- a real gift for your sons! :)

Nostalgic. I'm sure every parent goes through that at some point. A about a month ago my parents and aunts were talking about when me and the rest of their kids were young and how they still call us boys or girls and how that will never change.

Kids grow up so quick don't they, I'm dreading the day my 3 boys leave home. X