Up side to Down’s

notapoet

You came into this world

A little different than most

But born to me as my son

Who I love and will always hold close

 

You’re filled with such joy

And see the world through loving eyes

That I could see past your disability

Was really no big surprise

 

There was so much about your condition

I had to study and learn

But with an open heart and mind

It never gave me a moment of concern

 

Look at you now

A handsome young boy

Learning and growing

And filling everyone’s heart with joy

 

I am your proud father

And will do all that I can

To make sure you develop

Into a self sufficient young man

 

So even though you were born

With an extra chromosome

We will make the best life together

And overcome your Down’s syndrome

  • Author: notapoet (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 6th, 2017 16:18
  • Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this for my youngest son who is now 14 and I wouldn't change him for the world....
  • Category: Love
  • Views: 49
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Comments7

  • Dford1

    Lovingly written.

    • notapoet

      Thank you for the read and taking time to comment, much appreciated.

    • BRIAN & ANGELA

      BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENTS FRIEND ~ I have Friends who are Downs and they are all wonderful and bring so much JOY into our life ~ they have no guil and what you see is what you get. I worked in a College and we had a lot of Downs in our Specific Needs Department and they always surprised us with their mental & physical capacities. We have Downs in our mainstream secondary Schools and they always have a positive effect on the pupils with only 46 chromosomes ~ AMEN. Your beautiful tribute to your Son brought tears to my eyes ~ Thanks for caring ~ BRIAN

      • notapoet

        Thank you Brian for your kind words, he has been mainstreamed since he was 3 and he loves school.

      • willyweed

        heartfelt and wonderful!!!

        • notapoet

          Thank you WW, appreciate it very much...

        • Christina8

          This is a powerful poem. Well written. I can feel the love in your words. Christina

          • notapoet

            Thank you chrissy, your words mean a lot.

          • Tony36

            Wonderful tribute to your son

            • notapoet

              Thanks Tony, he is my heart.

              • Tony36

                Welcome

              • WriteBeLight

                Very, very sweet👌❤️

                • notapoet

                  Thanks WBL, he inspires me every day!

                • Augustus

                  I bet your son is proud of you as well.,l love the 3rd stanza- there was so much....

                  • notapoet

                    I hope so Augustus, he is the world to me. Thank you for the kind words.



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