Gazing

Late today, as the sun was dropping, I saw my boy sitting in the chair by the window. Everything about the moment was beautiful. I asked him if we could take some pictures. He happily agreed. Elated, I grabbed the first camera at my fingertips and snapped away. He was a goof and I had more than a few messy shots. In the midst of all the blur, there were a few snaps that show the innocence that still kisses his cheeks. The gentle whirl of an unknown future in his eyes. The grace with which he ventures forth. My beautiful son.