The Family Stone
Mother and father
Side by side
Watching the ship
Slowly disappear
Oh how they cried
Young son looking on
Not yet understanding
The pain they endured
Saying goodbye is hard
When you are left standing
The family dog
Oblivious to it all
Sits patiently by
his young master
Waiting for his call
Undoubtedly they will
be here again one day
When son number two
Grows up to be a man
And he too will sail a way
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
In response to Helene Vaillant’s What do you see? Photo/Write Challenge
Nicely written Christine, I saw a family as well. But I love that you saw a little dog! Fun!
Thanks Jordan! I think the little one looked like an Ayotalla!
So true! Lol!
Great take Christine. Beautiful capture of the feelings of the family.
Thank you my friend 💕
My pleasure! ❤️
this was beauty in every way, the description of the waiting, the family ties that bind and the fear of what is next
Thank you my friend 💕
Thank you Helene. Thank you too for the great photo prompt! 🙂
Thank you for sharing this. You captured many truths of life from one generation to the other. Especially enjoyed how children do not yet understand.