I see you,
yes, you,
tot in your arms,
his hand on your lips,
blub, blub, blub,
you grin,
your eyes lit up,
& I see love.
***
I see you,
yes, you,
down on one knee,
tend to the sore
of this one with no home,
soft, slow,
with so much care,
you talk to him,
as if to a peer,
feed him,
help him to rest,
& I see love.
***
I see you,
yes, you,
as you see one
who is off all lone,
no one with whom to play,
& you sit with her,
show her your pics,
see her grin,
my eyes tear,
& I see love.
***
I see you,
yes you,
each one of you,
when ever you tend
& care
for some one
or two
or more
& I know
this is love.
About the Creator
Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock
Retired Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church having served for a total of 30 years in Missouri, South Dakota & Kansas.
Born in Watertown, SD on 9/26/1959. Married to Sandra Jellison-Knock on 1/24/1986. One son, Keenan, deceased.
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FPS: The Last Flame Challenge Winners
Welcome to our first Winners Announcement of the year and to the final challenge in the Fall Poetry Series. The Last Flame invited writers to sit with endings, using fire as a central image to consider what remains when something burns out: ash, warmth, memory, silence, or the faint promise of what comes next. The strongest pieces treated endings as gradual rather than sudden, allowing them to flicker, dim, and linger.
By Vocal Curation Team5 days ago in Resources
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Hi - I "See" she's back! And, I know you have. Whew; a true enigma. I think about the work you and Sandra do during these just horrible times. Bless you - people need you now more than ever - so much inhumanity. Randy ~ A Favor? Will you please check out my 'Tush~Tickle'...I wrote it with our similar sarcasm (who me sarcastic) in mind...and always look forward to what 'Randy' might retort with next; similar experiences. I've stayed away for a while since everything is so Clicky - and if it's not Mikey's way - it's no way. I'm just a retired StoryTeller...nothing more. No time...no problem. I just kind of miss the old days whereby 'Original' writers such as ourselves - just write - and not 'Snip' with the sharpest scissors. Your opinion (Less the others Atta-Boys) mean so much to me. Rant~Out 'j' in l.a.
Absolutely awesome!!! Love this!!!♥️♥️💕
There is a faith in humanity here, a hopefulness, that's inspiring.
gorgeous work! This is one of my favorite Vocal reads of the week! It is beautifully written & oh-so-sweet! Fabulous work Randy!!!!
Such a heartfelt journey this took us on
Wow Randy, this was such a beautifully written piece about a lesser told perspective. The care of a parent and their child/ caregiver and dependent! It was heart warming and breath taking!! I'm at a loss for words other than that I loved this poem so much! The repetitive language was impactful and really helped drive the message home! Great work!
Randy, oh my! This is so sweet 🥹❤️ I'm so glad I came across this one - this really is a tender, emotion-evoking love poem 🥹❤️ Well done!
Now that is rather sweet. Please win this one!
Oh wow, I audibly gasped halfway through, "this is beautiful." And it truly is. A subject I haven't seen yet entered into the challenge, and it is uniquely crafted. Simply gorgeous. I hope it places. Imho, this is the best stanza (of course I love the whole piece): "I see you, yes, you, down on one knee, tend to the sore of this one with no home, soft, slow, with so much care, you talk to him, as if to a peer, feed him, help him to rest, & I see love." I felt the well of tears coming as the true subject of the poem came into view at "of this one with no home." You hooked me with a moment of pure love, then swooped in with the redemption of such tragic child abandonment (orphans, fosters, etc). My emotions followed you through these words and I'm still feeling my heart recovering from both the sadness and the beauty in those who try to help combat it. Very well done. (I think Dean said it best in the comments, but I had to wax on a bit more. Sorry for such a long post.) ❤️
This is so sweet and earnest. Really lovely poem Randy :)
👏☺️ Beautiful Simplicity! Great piece Randy!
I see you, Randy.
Awww, this was such a sweet and lovely poem! So happy to see you've published this! Hope you're doing well!
So beautiful Randy and a great take in the challenge.
R-Pastor-Bud ~ Good 2/C/U - You haven't lost your 'Soppy-Touch' btw; Thank you for your lovely comment re; "Cultural Exchange" but I'm out of the wheelchair now. Funny: Your comment was longer than my story. - Always a fan - J-Bud
I don't think I've ever come across you doing poetry. I'm glad I saw this. You are an awesome all around writer.
I’ve been waiting for you to cook something up, and this did not disappoint. Keep writing, your so good at it.
This is exquisite. ❤️❤️. I also loved how you structured “all lone” to fit the requirements 👏👏
Loved this, Randy. Love comes in so many small ways and is around us everyday. Very well done.
Beautiful ♥️
I was so excited, when your story pop up on my notification. Yahhhh! Seeing love by the action of another, so beautiful 💃🏽❤️💓
Such gentle affirmation and inspiration. I believe you model this!
Lovely beautiful words Randy and I do love the form too
This feels like a soft reminder that care for the least and lost is exalted and magnified into resounding love and adorable to ion for the ultimate of all.
I enjoyed the flow. Well-done.