I Watched (poem) by Richard Lee King on AuthorsDen

I Watched
by Richard Lee King → (All Poetry by Richard Lee King)
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Now that my son has two teenaged daughters, I believe that he is really beginning to understand the pride that comes with being a parent. Often the things that they seem to take in stride become your greatest source of pride. Of course, it�s impossible to condense an entire lifetime into a few short lines, but I believe this will paint a nice picture.
*I WATCHED* I was there when you were conceived and as you took your very first breath… I watched. When you started to crawl, I was watching… I watched your first steps… and when you spoke your first words, I heard them. I watched as you discarded the training wheels from your first bike, boarded your first school bus,,, picked out your first baseball glove,,, learned to throw,,, to catch ,,, and when you played your first pee wee game…. I watched. Your first football practice,,, first game,,, last game,,, and all the games in between,,, I watched. I was there for your undefeated championship season .... When you were named all conference, I was at the banquet.… just as I was when you were elected to the district HALL OF FAME. When you crossed the stage to receive your diploma, with great pride, I watched. When you married…. became a military man…. and had children…. I was in the wings,,, watching…. I watched as we buried your mom…. ….then your brother… Never….. have I been more proud to be your father. But recently,,,, as your daughters performed together publicly, for the very first time and we all watched,,,, as tears of pride filled your eyes,,,, ….I smiled,,,, and I watched.... Copyright © 2011 Richard Lee King. All Rights Reserved.

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron

Reviewed on December 18, 2011

I am glad you made time for your son. Too often parents are like the guy in the Cat Stevens song, then they wonder why they have been left alone.

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on December 12, 2011

Working down my "to review" list.....

You are so fortunate to have taken the time for that front row seat. Patrick

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on November 23, 2011

More than watching, you participated in making him what he is. No one could say it better.

Ron

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on November 22, 2011

WHAT A FINE TRIBUTARY WORK TO YOUR SON...AND I AM SURE THAT HE IS JUST AS PROUD OF YOU. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Janna Hill

Just beautiful!

Reviewed by Donna Chandler

This is a well-written, loving tribute filled with raw emotion.

Donna

Reviewed by Dayvid Graybill

Reviewed on November 21, 2011

What a wonderful tribute to a son!

Peace,
Dayvid

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Touching.