Journal Today Jan. 7, the boy is growing up

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Rebellion rising

Your young man pride

Bashes against my

Old mom stances

Your energy dances

Of social whirls, computers and girls

Strain the reins against my

What about your grades your future

Financial gains?

Your spark- a light against the dark

Alight on the wind

Of tomorrow’s whims

Your hopes your schemes

Fill your veins your breath

While memories of your sweet

Toddler lisps

Eclipse your boyhood’s death

                                                       You sing of your strength

                                                       I mourn the loss of your

Open Innocence,

Legos, blankies, macaroni,

Ephemera

Of simpler dilemmas.