Trent's Poetry

[sabrinamari]

(Reproduced with permission from the author. All rights reserved.)

Where I'm From

I am from snowboarding during winter break
And crashing at Grady's.
I am from Paprikash,
And balsamic salmon.
The yummyness that it is.

I am from Georgia to New Mexico,
Grand Canyon to Bryce.
From Hamlette place,
To Spruce Mill lane.
And Summit way before.
I am from Ricky's candy (closed now).
To Rita's ice (still open).
Sugar is my best friend!

I am from my rock carvings,
To my grandpas photos.
From winning the BKG,
To my staff.
From the pictures on my mantel,
To the friends who moved last fall.
All of the memories I remember.

I am from red to black.
To NYG.
To the bags and mats in the dojo.
I am Trent through and through.

Sabrina

Sabrina you are the envoy of love
You carry the greatest magic of all.
You spread it through my life,
Like your snowball fight instincts,
And a hug that never leaves.
I thank you because my heart has never been so full,
Except for when I was with you.
Thank you Sabrina.

Comments

[tigira.livejournal.com]

Oh, it makes me cry.
What a great kid!

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

He is so beautiful!

[castalusoria.livejournal.com]

I so very love this kid. Please give him a hug for me?

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

I will, sweet pea.

[onyxtwilight.livejournal.com]

Adorable. :-)

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

and amazing...

[ingridsummers.livejournal.com]

PG-15 did an "I am" poem - probably at about the same age. It was made into a "creation" - I keep that close because it is so expressive - just like Trent's. It continues to amaze me the depth of soul that our children have; and, it saddens me, how infrequently they are incouraged to express that depth.

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

I want to figure out how to support him and love him well so that he is encouraged to express all the depth of his soul.

[sligoe.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you're on the right track already---just keep up the goodness!

[rowanmoon69.livejournal.com]

I think you're doing it already, Love! Marvelous kid! :)

[bobby1933.livejournal.com]

From the other comments, i can't tell whether Trent is a husband or a son, But either way, oh! my!!

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

He is my stepson.

He is my son.

[diekonigin.livejournal.com]

Awwwwww!!!!

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

loverly...my heart swells...

[the-smith-e.livejournal.com]

Very cute. How old is he?

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

He is 11.

[arielmn.livejournal.com]

This is very good work. And so sweet!

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

Yes yes!

[wgseligman.livejournal.com]

That is amazing! "Like your snowball fight instincts" -- that's imagery! When I was his age, I thought "Moon" rhymed with "January." He's got talent.

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

I think so, too.

[spiffnolee.livejournal.com]

What a deep sense of self, Where I'm From.

And what a beautiful (and true!) tribute to you!

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

He is amazingly healthy.

During the first month I dated Michael, I visited his house in Summit. He was installing air conditioners in the windows in preparation for summer's heat. Trent, who was five, walked into the room and explained that he really wanted his bedroom to feel a great deal cooler. Michael pointed out that Trent's air conditioner had already been installed and was working quite well. It was already turned up to a high setting. He suggested that Trent allow the door to his room to be closed all the way, so the room would cool more quickly and stay cool longer.

Trent replied that he understood, but didn't want the door closed all the way, because he wanted a little light coming in---it was scary in the dark. Michael calmly nodded at this, and explained that decisions often come with trade-offs. He noted that if Trent really wanted his room to feel cooler, he should seriously consider closing the door all the way.

Trent listened, then looked up at him and said, very seriously, "I know that my room will feel cooler if we shut the door, but it's my preference that we don't, Dad". Michael listened respectfully and said,"OK".

Watching this, I was struck with wonder. How was it that this five -year-old could communicate in such a mature and sophisticated manner while my 40-year-old soon-to-be-ex husband could not?

And who was this incredible man, who was so skilled and mature in his approach that he had been able to teach this sophisticated style of reasoning and communication to a five-year-old?

I think the credit for this goes both to Michael and to Trent. Michael is an amazing man. Trent is truly an amazing lad.

And thank you, by the way. : )

[the-smith-e.livejournal.com]

Now THAT is beautiful. :)

[spiffnolee.livejournal.com]

Kids need to feel empowered, within boundaries. It's a really hard line to find and hold. Sounds like Michael's really good at it.

[sligoe.livejournal.com]

It's about setting boundaries, but allowing the kids freedoms within the boundaries. It's choosing the battles that are important, and knowing when to say when. And it's loving the kids through thick and thin, so that they know it all the way from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet---and beyond. It's expecting the best from them, not accepting anything less, and expressing that idea to them adequately and consistently. And it's never, ever making a promise that you cannot keep---being up front with your kids is one of the most important things a parent can do to ensure healthy life attitudes.

Besides, of course, loving the stuffin' out of them at all times! (Yep, said it twice---it's more important than anything else!) :)

[evcelt.livejournal.com]

Very good. He's got talent and potential.

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

Yes, he has both. He also has a strong sense that he is loved by multiple parents.

And there is tickling!

[evcelt.livejournal.com]

An awesome combination.