First Born

Life cherished, adored
Genuflection at his birth
A childhood so carefully recorded
So gently stored
Caught on film
Trimmed, snipped and arranged

head cradled
back scratched, massaged
ego caressed
every want addressed
life blessed

Adolescence surprised
Parents settled, realized
Praise and prayer
Were misdirected
Misunderstood
Misaligned
Albums revisited
Time rearranged
Words trimmed, snipped and arranged

His life lifted
Our heads scratched
His ego raging
His wants readdressed
Our lives a mess

Adulthood came quickly
Parents tired, distressed
Embracing needed rest
Praising, pondering
Lives untouched
Albums revisited
Time held still
Love trimmed, snipped and arranged

His life starting
Our heads held high
His ego standing
His wants addressed
Our lives blessed