Lost Nephews
Contributed by
Rose
on
Sunday, 15th September 2002 @ 06:56:27 AM in AEST
Topic:
SadPoetry
|
Three years have gone by now
Wishing I had seen you both, somehow
I can remember eighteen years ago
When you both were born, two months too soon
I was just dating your uncle six months you know
The fact you were born on your Dad’s day, was a great tune
I had gotten to know both your parents and the rest of family
That day was a great day, and long, you both were held in the palm
Of one hand, that’s how small you had been,
Benjamin Roger was first; he had no problem coming out naturally
But Eric David, well, this wasn’t easy remaining calm
For the cord decided to keep you in, but the docs cut it, gave you oxygen
I only seen you once that small, there you both remained in neonatal
After some time, both finally got to come home
Such a wonderful event, and double the pleasure for everyone
You both grew so fast, still rather small, now out of the cradle
Eating some solid foods, chatting too, and those feet sure do roam!
Bracelets on your wrists to tell you both apart, you both thought it was fun
As you grew older, twins you are, but differences could tell you apart
By the age of two, I had already been called Aunty that was cool!
Even though I didn’t marry your uncle till you were five, oh was that a start!
I loved having you boys all the time. How it was like having my own two jewels
Do you remember when your uncle and I got our home?
You’re about seven, you both were asked to pick a room to stay
And when the adults were done moving, pizza we ordered by phone
We couldn’t find you boys anywhere,
Until I found you both eating pizza in the closet of the room, giggling you say!!
The years go by, I took you boys walking, hiking, even the bus, here and there.
The time you both camped out in the big tent, in our backyard
I got you both up at midnight, so you can have a midnight river stroll
Flashlights out, and walking in the dark we go, it was scary and hard
For you boys were about 10 or so, hoping we didn’t run into a pole!
Yes, I remember so much, how you both gleamed
At your first major league baseball game
What can I say, wanted you to root with me, instead you root for the winning team!
I’m glad I got some pictures of you both, always my memories of you, be the same
The year I left your uncle, you’re turning fifth teen, precious times of the teens
I had been prepping you both, telling you, I would be going away
But didn’t get the chance to tell you why in my own way
I was forbidden entrance to your time now, so it seems
I will not explain who told me, but blood is thicker then water
I was left out, and surely family isn’t a pot to boil, or bother
So now, your old enough, I have missed you both so much
I still love you, but not sure if I enter your memories at all
Did I make an impression of the times before, with my aunty touch?
I live far away, no way to see or even travel, the boonies you live
So at this time, I can only write of my pain of missing you, seemly my fall
I ask the Lord for help; in wondering of you both, He has yet to give
Me a full sign, not yet. My heart is broken of not seeing you
Grow into fine young men, and seeing you graduate your class
I hope you don’t think I abandoned you, I didn’t. Family isn’t a fight, they knew
I couldn’t see you, so it was a sign of do not pass
Please forgive me, for not being there, even to write or call
I wondered if you would now, since it’s been a while
You could have a new Aunty, that’s ok
I just needed to write this, it’s all I can feel and do, not to file
My memories of you both, like my own sons, my love is at bay
I will keep praying, for God allows the good over bad
He knows how I feel, and how sad
This is. I never thought it would be this way
For all that it is worth, I still care and love you
Hoping the sky will open; show a light to guide me thru.
Amber Rose Yeager – May 25, 2002
Copyright ©
Rose
... [
2002-09-15 06:56:27]
(Date/Time posted on
site)
Advertisments:
|
|
Menu
· 
Poetry
Community
Members
Areas
Reference
Search
Top
Others
