these 2 peoms were inspired by the story of Rhema Marvanne, a 7-year old singer I saw on youtube with this moving rendition of "Amazing Grace" which she dedicates to her mother who she lost to ovarian cancer 2 years ago....
A Child Again: Poems for Rhema (inspired by Rhema Marvanne)
LET ME BE (A Child Again)
Let me be a child again
Holding your hand
safe in the world
Let me be a child again
Following you
step by step
Let me be a child again
Looking to you
my earth angel
Alas you're gone!
And I'm no longer a child
EARTH ANGEL
From the mouth of a babe
With a toothless grin
An angel sings
Through the mouth of a babe
With a radiant smile
Nirvana
From the heart of a child
With an ancient soul
Alleluiah
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
sung byRhema
© 2010 Sonya Florentino
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDDlxmsciqY
mistycalpoet
a very heartwarming tribute Sonya and her voice made it more perfect! Death is the flowering of life, the consummation of union with God... the "Gate of Life".
a very heartwarming tribute Sonya and her voice made it more perfect! Death is the flowering of life, the consummation of union with God... the "Gate of Life".
sridevi
This is so heart renderingly touching !!!beautiful!!!
This is so heart renderingly touching !!!beautiful!!!
Alison Cassidy
I remember being seven and worrying about mum dying. I can remember thinking I couldn't bear it... The song, the singer and the two poems compliment one another perfectly. Angelic. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I remember being seven and worrying about mum dying. I can remember thinking I couldn't bear it... The song, the singer and the two poems compliment one another perfectly. Angelic. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Susan Jarvis
Heart touchingly special. Your words add extra depth to the already poignant and beautiful song...thank you, Sonya.
Heart touchingly special. Your words add extra depth to the already poignant and beautiful song...thank you, Sonya.
Karin Anderson
So touching and poignant Sonya and she has such a spirited and angelic voice. Thank you so much for the presentation which leaves me in total awe!
So touching and poignant Sonya and she has such a spirited and angelic voice. Thank you so much for the presentation which leaves me in total awe!
jadia4708au
I wished to be little kid Mother’s hand to feed Father to lift with strong hand Brother to throw me in open sand To stand up on feet with great courage Little steps forward but unable to manage Desire to grow fast with total disregard to age Still safe under shed but not meant to be in cage It is safe world for all times to come Everybody to shake hand with warm welcome All needs to be met at short notice I felt it amusing and very nice To run after mother step by step To be pushed in corner with tying of trap No nuisance of any kind simple tolerated Simple movements revealed and narrated Youth has lost al its charm Child days were very warm It has its own charismatic value You get everything even when not due I would love to live again As child to be with family main What a days to be spent with complete joy? it was nice to spent it with different toys I wished to be little kid Mother’s hand to feed Father to lift with strong hand Brother to throw me in open sand To stand up on feet with great courage Little steps forward but unable to manage Desire to grow fast with total disregard to age Still safe under shed but not meant to be in cage It is safe world for all times to come Everybody to shake hand with warm welcome All needs to be met at short notice I felt it amusing and very nice To run after mother step by step To be pushed in corner with tying of trap No nuisance of any kind simple tolerated Simple movements revealed and narrated Youth has lost al its charm Child days were very warm It has its own charismatic value You get everything even when not due I would love to live again As child to be with family main What a days to be spent with complete joy? it was nice to spent it with different toys I wished to be little kid Mother’s hand to feed Father to lift with strong hand Brother to throw me in open sand
I wished to be little kid Mother’s hand to feed Father to lift with strong hand Brother to throw me in open sand To stand up on feet with great courage Little steps forward but unable to manage Desire to grow fast with total disregard to age Still safe under shed but not meant to be in cage It is safe world for all times to come Everybody to shake hand with warm welcome All needs to be met at short notice I felt it amusing and very nice To run after mother step by step To be pushed in corner with tying of trap No nuisance of any kind simple tolerated Simple movements revealed and narrated Youth has lost al its charm Child days were very warm It has its own charismatic value You get everything even when not due I would love to live again As child to be with family main What a days to be spent with complete joy? it was nice to spent it with different toys I wished to be little kid Mother’s hand to feed Father to lift with strong hand Brother to throw me in open sand To stand up on feet with great courage Little steps forward but unable to manage Desire to grow fast with total disregard to age Still safe under shed but not meant to be in cage It is safe world for all times to come Everybody to shake hand with warm welcome All needs to be met at short notice I felt it amusing and very nice To run after mother step by step To be pushed in corner with tying of trap No nuisance of any kind simple tolerated Simple movements revealed and narrated Youth has lost al its charm Child days were very warm It has its own charismatic value You get everything even when not due I would love to live again As child to be with family main What a days to be spent with complete joy? it was nice to spent it with different toys I wished to be little kid Mother’s hand to feed Father to lift with strong hand Brother to throw me in open sand
Raj Arumugam
Great lyrical touch and a moving poem indeed, Sonya...Thanks for the video too
Great lyrical touch and a moving poem indeed, Sonya...Thanks for the video too
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Your words are of one who has been warm-touched by a heart-aching event...and delivered with the use of all your skills of creativity & virtue of passion. And because so....all who read these two tributives shall also feel that same warm-touch...Beautifuil Work,young lady ~FjR~
Your words are of one who has been warm-touched by a heart-aching event...and delivered with the use of all your skills of creativity & virtue of passion. And because so....all who read these two tributives shall also feel that same warm-touch...Beautifuil Work,young lady ~FjR~
Ency Bearis
A lovely tribute...and with the nice song
A lovely tribute...and with the nice song
Munia Khan
A heart touching verse for sure Sonya..Great tribute.Love it .
A heart touching verse for sure Sonya..Great tribute.Love it .
Fay Slimm
Wonderful tribute Sonya - - and wonderful 7 year old voice. Thank you for sharing.
Wonderful tribute Sonya - - and wonderful 7 year old voice. Thank you for sharing.
Sandra Martyres
You are truly amazing Sonya..you have really gone into the heart of this little girl....both pieces are truly touching...
You are truly amazing Sonya..you have really gone into the heart of this little girl....both pieces are truly touching...
carol
sonya this is spectacular
sonya this is spectacular
robertchoward
I'm still shaking from all of this. Thank you.
I'm still shaking from all of this. Thank you.
Wow this is beautiful. I admit I am afraid to watch the video. I know it will break my heart. :(