Prediction 1978 Sultry Ohio late afternoon sun reflecting on the river’s curve cocktails on my parents’ patio gin and tonic for my folks Añejo rum on the rocks for me Bird just turned four in blue-jean overalls his lopsided crawl, big drooly grin, grabs his granddaddy’s knee pulling to stand, reaches for his ginger ale
I held his pronouncement close to my heart for two-and-a-half years, held that vision until the day my son walked free. My sadness, that my father never got to see him do so.
Yes! He walked at 6.5 years of age, and still does--he's almost 52 now. I can't put the poem in the chat because it has some italics for a line of dialogue, but it will be in my collection out next spring--"Bird Rising." My dad was right!
Whoa. So much power here. Is that a photo of Bird? I love that image. He will walk. Añejo? My favorite and only alcohol. You have a good taste, Amrita! xo
Yes, that's my Bird, just around that age. (almost 52 now) I don't drink hard alcohol any more, just the occasional Black Butte Porter on a very hot day, or a glass of wine at a party. But I did like Añejo!
What a beautiful child! And an inspiring story.
Thank you, Debora.
Such a heartbreaking moment.
I held his pronouncement close to my heart for two-and-a-half years, held that vision until the day my son walked free. My sadness, that my father never got to see him do so.
Wow, Amrita! Did he walk?
Such an impactful story
Thank you, Joyce! Quite something to live through, yes.
Yes! He walked at 6.5 years of age, and still does--he's almost 52 now. I can't put the poem in the chat because it has some italics for a line of dialogue, but it will be in my collection out next spring--"Bird Rising." My dad was right!
Wow, what a memory. Thank you for sharing these vivid and tender moments from your life. 💜
Thank you, Allisonn! The collection is due out next spring.
Vivid and powerful!
Thanks! A powerful moment.
Whoa. So much power here. Is that a photo of Bird? I love that image. He will walk. Añejo? My favorite and only alcohol. You have a good taste, Amrita! xo
Yes, that's my Bird, just around that age. (almost 52 now) I don't drink hard alcohol any more, just the occasional Black Butte Porter on a very hot day, or a glass of wine at a party. But I did like Añejo!
not only does he walk, he rides pillion on a big, burly bike!
Such a poignant pronouncement given your father's death the next day - perhaps he gave some of his own life behind for Bird to walk.