wonder and light

12.10.09 Bokeh In Star

it’s in every wide-eyed stare
that seems to light up
his whole face

while softening mine

it’s in the way he views lights
sweetly breathing the word,
“wowwwwwww”

my heart stops for a moment

it’s in the excited, rising
pitch in his voice as he says
“Santa” and “Cwissmas”

that puts a twinkle in my eyes

it’s in his sincere concern
when he asks me with
worry stitched across his face
“Am naughty, Santa bwing no pwesents?”

i have to stifle a laugh

it’s in the mirth with which he replies
“That’s wight! If I good, Santa bwings
pwesents! on CWISSMASSSS!”
when i remind him there’s still
hope

i love him no matter how naughty he is

it’s in the way i can feel the joy
as he does because he
reminds me how to

i have a reason to let go and smile

he runs the years back
on my rusty clock
just by being himself

the ultimate gift in life

he is wonder and light
and i am grateful.

8 comments


  • Beautiful! And now I totally get it, this is our first holiday as parents. Let the magic begin.
    .-= talina´s last blog ..Holdiay shopping and relections on my most surprising gift ever… =-.

    December 11, 2009
  • Awww. I love mine no matter how utterly naughty he is lately too.
    .-= Maria´s last blog ..Darcy =-.

    December 11, 2009
  • Michelle

    It is beautiful, seeing Christmas through our children’s eyes. Even though I may want to go bury my treasures in the backyard, there is still hope for them! :)

    December 11, 2009
  • Beautiful, Lotus. Braden is a treasure. So is his Mom.
    .-= lceel´s last blog ..Hope for what it could be like =-.
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    December 11, 2009
  • Beautiful words and beautiful bokeh-licious pictures. You’re all determined to make my uterus ache today.
    .-= Kellee´s last blog ..WTF Friday: High Heels on Wheels =-.

    December 11, 2009
  • How can one not be grateful when you have a piece of sunshine like Braden for a son? :-)

    My best wishes of a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one of the families I like the most, though I might not ever get to meet!
    .-= Gabriel´s last blog ..Embarrassing moments – #08 =-.

    December 11, 2009
  • That was really nice. You always surprise me here.
    .-= Neil´s last blog ..The Dread Crew and Skype Calls =-.

    December 11, 2009
  • Nice piece! Kudos!

    December 16, 2009

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