TO SHAWN ANTHONY, MY LEGACY

TO SHAWN ANTHONY, MY LEGACY

You, my firstborn son
Where did you go?
Where did you run?
I thought we would always know
How we mutually shared an opened door

You are always here by phone
We can come to you flying home
What warm welcome we receive
An exceptional life you lead
Embracing exactly what we believe

You have carefully inculcated prodigy
To follow the manners of civility
Not seeking the world for all gain
Putting their trust in lofty things
You have done us proud

You, my son, my firstborn
Love for Holy One has shown
Nothing on earth can quite that match
The measure of faith and hope you catch
I am satisfied

I do know where you have gone
To pursue the life to which you sworn
Come swiftly to me in my Senectitude
Avoid “Mom will live forever” attitude
Let’s make memory

I know you must care for family and wife
Remember me as part of your life
So keep my love with you so precious
This message is not factitious
I am your Mother

Earthene Fleming
Thursday, August 11, 2005

Author's Comments:
"These poems are my legacy and gift to our children. I can give nothing better."