To My Son
Often I think of you,
Laughing the way you do.
Every day you play,
Joyful glee is your way.
Only you make me see
How the child is in me.
As my heart swells with pride,
Never I'll leave your side.
Nothing tear us apart,
Endless joy in my heart.
Smitten right from the start...
© Jim T. Henriksen
November 3rd, 2005
Author notes
This acrostic for my son, Ole Johannes, is entered into Little Wednesday's contest "A contest about how you love your family!" Thanks to Joyce, Sunny day, for helping me with some of the rhymes. 
Written November 3rd, 2005
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A contest entry
- A contest about how you love your family! by Little Wednesday.
300 points, ended November 6, 2005, 8 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Hi, Cherokeesquaw. Thanks for your two great comments! You are right, boys often get more attention from their parents, especially their fathers, than girls do. Also, it is common that boys focus more on their mom as small kids, and on their dad as bigger kids... I don't know why it is like this, but I guess that is just how the society is. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it a lot. Be sure to read more! Jim
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applaud this great piece
I wish you luck and loved this poem as I dearly love children and I have lost my only son and even though he was not still a child the hurt is always the same, and I remember when he was a child and we were always so very close, but I guess boys are always close to their mothers. Then when older, Fathers seem to be close but this was not so in my sons case. He only talked to me even when grown. I miss him very much, so hold on to those precious moments with your son. They are all gone too soon sometimes. I can see the love you have for him. loved this poem very much and makes me think of my own son thanks for sharing this .
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Oh how I know what you are saying
my parents were all for the boys and all 12 of them. The three of us girls never got that attention from them. I guess we should have been boys too lol. But me I seem to cry if I am sad or happy so maybe it's just me. I have all the love I need now but just can't get to him as yet. just another problem in lifes road lol
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Hi, Nooni! I am so glad you like this poem. Sorry I did not answer sooner... Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it a lot! Jim
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This is a really cute and sweet poem.
Excellent rhyming and choice of words.
I really liked it and enjoyed reading it very much.
Kids to do get the children in us 
Keep on writing...
Nooni
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Hi, Julie! Thank you for your comment, sorry I didn't reply before, but I must have missed it...
I hope you forgive me. Jim
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Hi, Shahrzad! The picture for this poem is actually a picture of my son.
Thanks for a wonderful comment, and a heartwarming applause! Jim
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wow...a lovely beautiful poem for your nice son.
Shahrzad -
Paternal love at it's best!
This poem is lovely, so sweet, I can see how much you love your son.
He's lucky to have such a great Daddy!
Love Julie
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Thank you for your nice comment, Storic. I really appreciate you stopping by. Do not feel you have neglected me, if you're guilty of that, so am I guilty of neglecting you. Thanks for the applause!
Jim
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v. good
This is a lovely Acrostic for you son, Jim. It takes a child to bring back that feeling of wonderment and curiousity at the world around us.
Have neglected you lately - sorry, my brain is somewhat befuddled with trying to keep up with my favourite poets on here, but am now once again perusing your poetry.
Enjoyed reading this Acrostic and loved the picture! Thank you for sharing.
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Hi, The Brown 3000! I am sorry to hear that your father care more for your brother than for you...
I am glad you liked my poem though! Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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haaaaaaaaaaah!
I wish my dad cared that much about me. Instead he does that 4 my brother. But this is cool. I love it. -
Hi, Lencio! Well, I am glad you found this poem, and that you commented on it! Thank you, my friend! Jim
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How on earth did I miss this? It's a really beautiful acrostic you have written for little Ole. It couldnt have been better than this, I understand how our own children remind us of our childhood. Great work, and a lovely gift to your son.
Love and light,
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Thanks for the wonderful comment, Jess! Jim
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This is so sweet! Sorry I haven't read anything for ages. This is so pretty and heartfelt. It's a wonderful write.
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Thanks, Cheryl! I really appreciate your comment! Thanks for reading my poetry. Jim
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what a beautiful and touching poem, this is lovely and i can tell that it is meant from the heart well done xx Cheryl
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Thanks, Deb! I am so glad you like this poem. Yeah, the background was perfect! Thanks for the good luck wish! Jim
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This is so cute! And you chose the perfect background. Good luck in the contest, Jim!
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Thanks, Dragon Tamer! My son deserved to have a nice poem for him, and Little Wednesday's contest inspired me to write it... Thanks for the comment, my friend! Jim
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Hi, Julie-anna! Thanks for reading my poem. I am so glad you liked it, and that you find the acrostic style (the first letter of each line spells the word) so interesting. Maybe you can do one on your name? Jim
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Thanks, Grams! I love my son over all on Earth, and I can't imagine my life without him around. One day I hope he will read this, but already knows how much I love him. Thanks for the kind words, and your applause! Your AP-grandson, Jim
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Thank you, Maria! Those lines is the ones I feel are the most true ones in the entire poem, allthough all is true. Thanks a million for the comment, and the applause, sweet AP-daughter! Jim
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Well, when the inspiration comes, I can write about anything. Little Wednesday had this contest, so I thought I should write an acrostic for my son. Thanks for the kind words, and the warming applause! Jim
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Very awesome poem about your son.It has great rhythm and flow too.Thank you for sharing it with us.I wish you all the best in the contest.
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So pretty! And it is so clever that the name is down the side of the lines! I like that! I have to try that with my name! Yay! I like your poem because it is very pretty and lovely and it is about you loving your son so very much! My name is Julie-anna thank you for putting your brand new poem into my competition!
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crustaldust 03-11-0522:19
Grandson Jim, your son is a lucky boy to have a father like you. He is secure in your love and protection and you write poems to him. I bet the two of you have great times together. Long may they continue. Best of luck in the contest. blessings. Grams -
"Only you make me see
How the child is in me."
How truer could that verse be? You surprise me more each time dad, Ma luck for you in the contest. I'm very proud to have you as a daddy!!!
Maria
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Hey Jim, this is so adorable, you sure have my applause as well, you don't see many childrens names in a crostics.. keep up the excellent work and keep the bond firm..love the older sis..Linda
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Thanks a million for the wonderful comment, sis! Monica and I both loved your words, and I am sure Ole will too, once he understands english. Thanks for the good luck wishes, and the applause (Yeah, I got it this time)... Jim
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This is so wonderful!!!
Jim, What a wonderful poem for my nephew.
Tears of happiness as I see the little boy in you come out just by watching him. Love for your family is priceless, and your words for Ole show me that. When you see that precious little face, you are "smitten right from the start". 
He will read this some day and the bond between the two of you will be unbreakable for sure. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. You just made my day bro! Watch for the applause coming at you. Best wishes in the contest, it sounds golden to me. Love and blessings for all of you. Joyce
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