My son Sam is 12, nearly 13. Here he is at the beach.
Last week we had tea together. I gave him the good teacup to try, it is one of the few heirlooms I have.
He took a sip. I said “Sam, that teacup has been in our family for about a hundred years.”
He stopped, set the cup down. Then he said “I was just lip-to-lip with my ancestors. I was almost kissing all the greats that came before me.”
Haiku for Sam
Your wild heart sings songs
I never hear on my own
So you sing for me
For more Haiku My Heart…
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I Love Sam’s words and your Haiku for Sam!
I love your your young Sam for what he said, for you as a mom who was unafraid to share the heirloom cup, and how precious when a mom writes a haiku for her beloved son. I haven’t done that for my grown-up kids. You’ve given me an idea.
the wonderful whimsy of childhood, no boundaries on creativity – call it how they see it!
Wonderful words and wonderful mind your son has!!! And wonderful mum, for making a haiku about it! Enjoy the weekend, you both!
i love the wisdom that comes from our children!! Love that your son drinks tea with you . . . you are a lucky woman!
Wow. What a wise and insightful child you have. I think Sam’s reply is a beautiful sentiment and one that I’m not even sure would have occurred to me.
I just adore Sam
And you are a terrific Mom.
What an inspired child! Amazing insight!
Great post ~ love your son’s comment about the teacup ~ wonderful haiku ~ thanks ~ namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor)
truly….
your sam has touched my soul…and then your haiku flooded my heart.
the art of tea, the joy of life!
Sweet! You have a darling boy!
Such insight from a young man, such a beautiful haiku for him from his mother. You made my day, both of you. Thank you!
Jill,
A wonderful observation. I have noticed in life that pre-teen and early-teen people often are quite profound in their thinking.
so very precious. i have a lump in my throat and a warmed heart. thanks so much for sharing him.
Thanks Michele! It made my day too. Surely took my breath away.
Sam!!! You are amazing!
Love that.
I had to read this out loud to my husband…we were both impressed with this 12 year old poet, who drinks tea with his Mom…that is one special guy!
Thanks Roberta, it was a huge mom moment!
Hi Jill! I loved your photos of Artfest. So fun to see it from everyone’s perspective! So glad that you are doing so well. Your son’s comment made me giggle and I love the perspective! My family china will never be seen in the same way again! Sending you a hug! Happy Blog Hoppin’ Day ; )