Warning: Tear-jerker. Have Kneenex nearby. (Recommended by a blogger.)
Woman-child
She’s almost fully grown
This woman-child of mine;
The years flew by so fast
For her babyhood days I pine.
Thinking of her
As I gaze at the sky;
Snapshot memories flit
Through my mind’s eye.
She was my little miracle.
Sweet, blonde, and fair.
I long for the fresh smell
Of baby-scented hair.
Her many firsts;
First steps, first day of school…
Her many struggles;
Hernia surgery, recovery…
Teaching and scolding.
Helping her grow…
Learning from mistakes…
Where did the years go?
No longer needs me to
Bandage scraped knees…
She’s a woman-child,
Seeking autonomy.
So many letting go’s.
I am always near.
Find a purpose, a goal.
I am always here.
I still see potential growth.
Learning never ends.
Blossom, my woman-child.
Learning never ends.
July 8, 2007
Poem for my daughter’s 13th birthday-from Shari (Mom)
She’s almost fully grown
This woman-child of mine;
The years flew by so fast
For her babyhood days I pine.
Thinking of her
As I gaze at the sky;
Snapshot memories flit
Through my mind’s eye.
She was my little miracle.
Sweet, blonde, and fair.
I long for the fresh smell
Of baby-scented hair.
Her many firsts;
First steps, first day of school…
Her many struggles;
Hernia surgery, recovery…
Teaching and scolding.
Helping her grow…
Learning from mistakes…
Where did the years go?
No longer needs me to
Bandage scraped knees…
She’s a woman-child,
Seeking autonomy.
So many letting go’s.
I am always near.
Find a purpose, a goal.
I am always here.
I still see potential growth.
Learning never ends.
Blossom, my woman-child.
Learning never ends.
July 8, 2007
Poem for my daughter’s 13th birthday-from Shari (Mom)
happy birthday to the woman child.....hugs to mom...i know this drill....
ReplyDeleteOkay, you must include a tissue alert with that. That is beautiful, Shari. I am dreading the year ahead as my baby girl gets ready to fly off on her own and you've illustrated that wonderfully. Your daughter is so lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteLime-She got the birthday wishes. It's always hard to let go. :)
ReplyDeleteMrsGrumpy-I will put a notice to the front to warn others. Even my daughter had tears in her eyes and a big hug for me. :)
This is really beautiful!!! What a wonderful gift for your daughter. She really is turning in to a little lady, a very special and beautiful little lady. Just like her mom! XOXO
ReplyDeleteSo sweet Shari.
ReplyDeleteShe's lucky to have you for her Mom.
Happy Birthday!
Eileen-Thank you. She's only a couple of inches shorter than me. LOL. I hope she doesn't tower me in a few more years.
ReplyDeleteMichelle-Thank you.
What a lovely thought and she's a beautiful child . You know there's a poem by Yeats called A Poem for my daughter - I simply love it . And there's a song that Joan Baez sings called "Forever Young". Both these are very important for me because they sum up all I want for my 2 girls
ReplyDeleteEve's Lungs-Tnank you. I will have to look them up. Thanks. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful poem Shari. Our children grow up so fast
ReplyDeleteBoth Mum and daughter look beautiful
ReplyDeleteAmrita-Thank you. The older I get, the more I hate my pictures. They just don't look like "me". LOL. Or rather, what I see reflecting in the mirror isn't what I see in a picture. Does that make sense?
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