Poem For My Three Sons
Oh how I miss those days so much
Getting a smile from a gentle touch
Watching you sleep was such a joy
I was blessed with 3 baby boys
Missing the giggling and fun we had
Watching you grow into 3 fine lads
Missing the road trips we would take
To Ottawa, Brockville and Elliot Lake
Always stopping along the way
Just to enjoy the beauty of that day
All the word games that we played
Oh I how I miss…. how I miss those days
Baseball games down at the park
Cheering you on till after dark
Yelling whenever you’d get a home run
Proudly I’d say, “That’s My Son”
Riding our bikes down to the lake
On the way back stopping for a shake
You'd always have to stop and wait
As you all three peddled faster than me
So thankful I am for the memories
I keep in my heart
For the times we are now apart
When you’re not here I miss you so
And I want all three of you to know
That your mother loves you so
You are still my three baby boys
Now grown up
With lives of your own
Questions & Answers
© 2011 Susan Zutautas
Comments
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Happy Thanksgiving Elf!
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Thanks so much Elf!
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.
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Thanks so much amazonrus!
They're all so cute...
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Thanks Randi! It is one of my favorites.
I just found this! How sweet! I love all the pictures and can certainly relate to all the words. Children=Blessings!
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Thank you so much. They're awesome sons :) Couldn't have asked for better.
No matter what they became, I'm sure you're an awesome mom.
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Jackie, They've grown into wonderful men.
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Steve, So nice to see you here! Thanks so much!
Sounds like you had a great life with them as children and I am sure they are remembering you lovingly too. ^
Wonderful poem.
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I feel truly blessed with this 3. Thank you so much!
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Thanks, It was so much fun digging out these pictures and writing this poem. It's one of my favorite ones.
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Thanks Lady!
truly blessed susan
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Thanks Audrey I'm blushing.
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!!
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Thanks Rose!
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Thanks for re-visiting my poem Vincent. I really hope some day that you will re-connect with all of your children, and they get to see what a wonderful Dad they have.
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Thanks Ruchira.
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!
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SMonaghan, I take your comment as a huge compliment and thank you so much!
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.
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Michael, Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.
Golfgal, Thanks :)
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!
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amazonrus, Thank you :)
You are beautiful.
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Lesley, I do and 2 huge Newfoundland dogs help as well. Thanks for your comments.
That was so moving Susan. You must feel so protected having 3 boys and a husband. Men should I say!!
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Sharyn, Thank you so much.
What a beautiful heart-felt poem Susan. Very nice!!!
Sharyn
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Binya and Movie Master, Thank you and it is always so nice to think back to all the wonderful times.
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.
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Ken, Thanks so much, I always appreciate your comments.
SusieQ, Thanks so much.
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.
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dahoglund, They sure do grow up fast.
Ruby, So glad you liked it.
drbj, Thanks and yes the present so quickly does become the past.
Meg, Thanks so much and I hope he does like it.
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.
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kikkibabes, Yes they sure do grow up fast.
Daffy, RTalloni, mk, Bill, Thanks so much for all your comments. I appreciate all of you coming by to read this.
Rosemay, Grandchildren will be wonderful I am sure.
A.A., Spirit, SubRon, prasetio and RH, Thanks so much.
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!".
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Cardisa, no twins that are now 23 and an 18 year old. Hope to add some pictures soon.
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
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Thanks everyone for the really nice comments.
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
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I will add pictures to this poem as soon as I fix my scanner.
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