they fly to me—
as high as planes
that ferry you about
as mighty engines
roar the miles away
your destinations
shine like mysteries
glowing miracles
and multiplying
feats of wonder

they fly to me—
on heart beats and
memories
laughing
hugging you
playing tag and
tossing you and catching you
throwing baseballs to you
and reading and reading
watching you grow
learning who you are
who you will be and
knowing who you were
you are my son
and i am proud
of you


Image: at the space needle—on a cloudy day you can see forever