opening
wake up softly
my son
a new thing awaits you.

the seed of you
has finished
its first growing.

the flower of you
is opening now

to life.

the first growing
shoves its way
to the sky.

the blooming
is gentle
and surprising.

your adventure is beginning
open
and be aware.
© xmas 1986 Elias
elias1943@shaw.ca
Calgary, Canada
my son nearing maturity