Friday, May 21, 2010

For Willem, on his 13th Birthday


From the moment

you burst into the world

at a high rate of speed

one sunny May day

thirteen years ago

(you’ve heard the story

about how Dad and I barely

made it to the hospital

to have you properly delivered)

you've been my quicksilver baby,

my towhead in constant motion--

here one minute, then gone

and back again, with an imp’s grin.

Equal parts smart

stubborn

and sweet

you could charm a snake

or a vice principal.

Whether holding a slingshot

or a bottle rocket

or a bass guitar

you are my mischief and music,

my reminder that

life is a gift

and can be

really

truly

fun.

7 comments:

  1. beautiful, Sarah. What would life be without our babies?

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  2. love this
    Birthday blessings to Willem and continued outrageous blessings to Willem, his mom, dad, and brother.
    helen falsani, cathi's mom

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  3. So cool Sarah. Love that photo too. On board the Elentari?

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  4. beauty. can't wait to meet the boy.

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  5. Watch out world! Here comes Willem the Conqueror!
    DGK

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  6. One of my many, memorable sweet Sunday School boys, full of mischief, smiles and joy.

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