It is early here
and I can already hear the people cheer
The sun is not yet setting
the fireworks will soon start... I am betting
tonight I will not go out
I will stay in and think about my day... what it was about
I had a splendid day
my heart was brightened in a special way
by the many people I shared the day with
I worked and had no time to sit
as I worked... the people around me were so glad
not one face was sad
as I worked I heard the people cheer
the joy was so near
and then it was not the same
it was coming to the end of the game
the game was tied at four- four
my heart was sinking to the floor
it was up to my son
to get the winning run
I saw him at the bat
my husband said "look"
but I could not do that
I knew how much he wanted to win
I closed my eyes... and put my face in my chin
I was thinking of the poem "Casey at the bat" .. . Casey struck out
"don't do that... don't do that"...I wanted to shout
and then it happened... for my son
he won the game... with his homerun!!!!
This was a very special day for me.
I am so proud of my son... and so happy!
My son has been in a slump for a while now.
This made his day.
I had the best fireworks today...the joy of seeing my son happy!
FIREWORKS IN MY HEART!!!
(Oh, I was working in the concession stand)
And.... that is my son in this picture with me...
not exactly baseball attire.... more like prom attire.
He is my hero though!
Margie heyy thanks for dropping by!
ReplyDeleteur son did u proud yeyyyyyyyyyy!
Keshi.
Wow what a nice slice of american pie! A beautiful snapshot.
ReplyDeleteBeing a (proud) parent is so rewarding. I loved watching my daughter play baseball. She was ridiculously gifted, hit several grand slams every season and yet remained humble and team oriented. As a parent it doesn't get any better than that.
Unless of course she wins an Oscar, Emmy, Nobel, or Pulitzer ...oh silly me, I mean as long as she and her siblings are happy and healthy.
aww very sweet!
ReplyDeletei'm glad ur son won
Good for your son!!! Can't beat those fireworks!!
ReplyDeletekeshi,
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for stopping by
to visit me. Your blog is great...
so, I will be back often.
Yes, my son did me proud..
but he always does.
Yesterday I was so very happy
for him.
homo escapeons,
ReplyDeleteSo nice of you to drop by
my blog. I have already been to
yours. I will be back often.
Such wonderful people I am
meeting through blogging.
Sounds like your daughter was
quite a baseball player.And,
you are so proud of her.
My son is a great player...
but his team spirit is what
makes me most proud.
He is always humble and there for
all the team.
Yes, as a parent it does not get any better than that.
kai,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
My son had the winning run..
which made him so happy.
But, winning for his team
was he was most proud of.
It was such a great game!!!
pat,
ReplyDeleteNice to see you at my blog again.
Hope you had a nice trip.
Yes, those were the best kind
of fireworks for my July 4th.
Seeing my son's face light up
after he got the homerun was
priceless!
Sounds like a blast - but you mean you didn't get to SEE his home run?
ReplyDeleteThat'll learn ya...
darius,
ReplyDeleteyes, I did see it... just as
the ball was out of there!
I opened my eyes just in time!
the most wonderful kind of fireworks!
ReplyDeletei'm happy for your son and you...
Polona,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
hi samura,
ReplyDeletethanks 4 ur comments
When you see happiness in kid's eyes. No more paradise you want in your life. Those short moments your son felt for the fireworks...I love to see kids like that.
ReplyDeleteKai,
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome!
prash,
ReplyDeleteHappiness in kid's eyes
is paradise.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
Have a happy day in France!
thats great that u r happy and that u have an awesome kid. I wish ur family all the very best always!
ReplyDeleteKeshi.
Its always nice to see ur kdis achieving something!!
ReplyDeleteI still remember the proud look in my parents eyes everytime I achieved something!
Enjoy these moments!
keshi,
ReplyDeletethanks for coming by again.
You are very kind!
I do have an awesome kid.
Next year will be his last
year with us though...
as he will be in his senior
year of high school.
Then he will be off to
college... How I will miss
him.
I wish you the very best also.
anand,
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog.
I just visited yours.
Proud moments as parents!
That is what gives me true
joy! Those moments are a true
treasure!
awwww!
ReplyDeleteJust hopped on to ur blog thru anand's and found it really sweet!
These are such tender and beautiful moments of being a parent..being able to see and enjoy every little achievement of ur child!
Its these little things that make us smile!
Hope u see many more such moments!
yay! I loved this post!!! Nothing like seeing the happiness in a child and knowing this made their day (especially when it's your own). I can relate to this since I have a little brother. It truly is the best feeling in the world!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news about your son! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteekta,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by to
visit me.
Yes, it is the little things
that make us smile.
I hope you also have many
special little moments to
make you smile!
robyn,
ReplyDeleteI was happy to get a visit from
my blogger friend in wonderful
Boston.
Glad you liked my post.
I enjoyed writing it.
There is nothing like seeing
joy in children.
It is the best feeling in the
world.
When do you leave for Chile?
I will miss your visits here.
Take care Robyn, and be safe!
Hugs!
Margie
steve,
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I hope you are doing well.
Take care.
Margie
when kids leave home it's always very hard for parents..I rem my mum's face at the airport when I left home for Uni...I will never forget the expression on her face that day.
ReplyDeleteBut stay happy always. Good times will always prevail. there's many more to come sweety :)
Keshi.
I could hear the fireworks from here. Lovely. Good warmth in the poem. Real. I liked it. Bravo.
ReplyDeletekeshi,
ReplyDeleteyes... good times will always
prevail.
Thanks for those words.
You are very kind and nice.
don,
ReplyDeleteYou are so nice.
Thanks for the kind words
about my poem.
You know this hit home with me, mine has turned into the 'man of the house', even choosing to be the one that talks to sales people that come knocking. This was a very special 4th for us. Thank you for this, beautiful.
ReplyDeletekathi,
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Is it not the most wonderful
feeling to be proud of our kids.
congrats to you and your son! Quite a day! lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteari4u,
ReplyDeleteIt was quite a day!
Thanks for the kind words!