O Child Of Mine... (poem) by Jms Bell on AuthorsDen

O Child Of Mine...
by Jms Bell → (All Poetry by Jms Bell)
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As an AD member I think it fitting that in my sixty fifth year of life I share a small piece of my childhood. This poem is a reflection of a true life story...I am the baby that this poem is about.

O child of mine...O child of mine let me kiss your brow Defenseless infant...my own flesh I cannot keep you...how? ~~~ O child of mine...O child of mine I must give you away I pray to God to keep you safe we'll meet again...perhaps...someday ~~~ I'll recall your playful antidotes your smile...I'll never erase Your very smell...will ever haunt me may Jesus lead you by His Grace ~~~ O child of mine!...O child of mine! I shall always love you ...much! But mama's pleas & my father's demands I must leave you now... don't cry...please ...husshhh Romans 8:28, 9:11 copyright; jmsbell/2005
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Reviewed by Brenda Dobson

Reviewed on January 21, 2010

A tender, well espressed poem that has touches the essence of many mother's hearts who separate from their children out of love...I am ,too, one of these children, Joyce. Yet, we survive, we live, we love. Bless these mothers and their children.

Reviewed by Margaret Mullings

Reviewed on December 7, 2009

Powerfully written, and sad yet what a beautiful reflection Joyce!
I love the picture, even as a babe His Hand was upon you! Thank you
for sharing and caring!

Much Love,
Always!!!
Margaret

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on November 21, 2009

So powerful. It must have been so hard for her to make such an earth shattering decision.I hope yuo were able to meet her as you grew older. It had to be very hard on you too. I'm not sure what age you were when you found out,but I'm sure it had a definate impact on your life....M

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo

Reviewed on November 18, 2009

The painful choice is palpable in this piece...your words touch straight to the heart...so sad. God Bless ~ Elizabeth

Reviewed by Daniel Keith

What a touching poem. Love this one. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell

Well written Joyce, thanks for stopping by. God bless you!! Has your son written anymore new works? Let me know.

Janet xx

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Joyce, Whatever the reason I know it was the hardest thing you had to have done. but it was out of love and reasoning from within, I hear your gentle sincere lullaby in your words.
Love,
Christine

Reviewed by Ann Marquette

Reviewed on November 17, 2009

Lovely and so sweet...

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

A tender reminiscence of who we are, oh child of mine!

Georg

Reviewed by Paul Berube

A sad yet beautiful reflection, Joyce. God bless.

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Sad, but a nice write, Joyce.