Taking Flight

Beautiful colours fill the sky,
A young family of birds learning to fly.
As the youngest eagle spreads it's wings,
A group of mocking bird begins to sing.

A purple butterfly lands right by my side,
Carrying such beauty, carrying such pride.
The butterfly starts fluttering it's wings,
The family  of mocking birds continues to sing.

Under his mothers' watchful eye,
As he leaps I can't help but sigh.
The young eagle flies round and round,
Without transmitting a single sound.

After hearing his mothers' call,
He slowly glides trying not to fall.
Landing softly back in the nest,
Now it is time for him to rest.

As the day gives way to the night,
The stars will soon be shinning bright.
He doesn't know what tomorrow will bring,
The family of mocking birds continues to sing.

© 2015  Poems Kellen Foord

The Bond Of A Cousin

A poem for my baby cousin who I don't get to see very often and is growing up far to fast...

I held your little hand,
I counted your little toes.
I tickled your little feet,
I kissed your little nose.

We've read fun stories,
I got to kiss you good night,
We've watched funny movies,
I get to cuddle you tight.

Everyday you grow more and more,
I still love you as much as day one.
Reading books or playing games,
We continue to have loads of fun.

We don't get to see you much anymore,
I wish you didn't live so far away.
Each cuddle goodbye breaks my heart,
Living opposite us I wish you would stay.

Be reassured my special little man,
No matter how far apart we are.
No matter how many oceans between us,
You'll always be my little star.

I'll always be there to help you out,
For my entire life I'll stand by your side.
In whatever you manage to achieve,
"That's my cousin" I'll say with pride!

© 2015 Poems  Kellen Foord

Chin Up

When things are tough,
And you struggle to cope.
Please, Please promise me,
You'll never give up hope.

Forget about your worries,
And remember to smile.
You will feel better,
Even just for a while.

Pick yourself back up,
Smile those worries away.
The more you smile,
The further away they stay.

Cry a little if you must,
But never for to long.
Take a nice deep breath,
Remember: You are strong.

There's no need to be sad,
Turn that frown upside down.
Keep your chin up now,
Or you'll lose your crown.

© 2015 Poems  Kellen Foord