It kills you to see them grow up. But I guess it would kill you quicker
if they didn't. ~Barbara Kingsolver, Animal Dreams
~SAYING GOODBYE~
To say goodbye does break the heart
When from the home, children depart
The need to hold them and protect
Will NEVER cease......as they expect
Each goodbye cements the pain
With smile forced and tears of rain
Turn back the clock....or make time slow!
And wish they'd never have to go!!!!
Years flash by so very fast
When did they grow...bemused....we gasp!
My boy, a man, yet still a teen....
Were these past 19 years a dream?
Lady A
4/03
Women who miscalculate are called mothers. ~Abigail Van Buren
HER CHOICE
Oh! How I love you little one!
You light my spirit like the sun
Into my life, so unexpected
I was the vessel you selected
When you recall your heavenly days
How on moonbeams you did play
When looking down to earth you found
My heart light shining from the ground
She told me..........
I picked YOU, Mom, to mold my life
To be your child, to raise me right
To be my anchor and my guide
And my comfort when I cry
I love you my baby!
Lady A
4/03
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Reviews of "Saying Goodbye"
Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Lady A...this is very sweet...heart felt...with someone as gentle and loving as you, I am sure your son is being watched over and will be with you all again very soon...take care dearest poet...Fletcher B
Reviewed by the phantom pheonix (Reader)
Reviewed on April 14, 2003
aw this was so sweeetly wonderfull heeart warming nice jobon these two tributes to your kids
These were wonderful..they do grow much too fast don't they?
Loved these!
Reindeer
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on April 14, 2003
These are so special!
Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on April 14, 2003
I know these feelings! I have one that is 11 and it seems like yesterday she was having "tea parties" with her stuffed animals then one day she asks "Courtney's mom lets her shave her legs and I was wondering if..." I was resting last night with my 4 year old son as he fell asleep. I was looking at him and wondered where the time went. Playing with his little curls I realized that he will never be like this again....I cherish every moment be it good or bad with both of mine. Wonderful job! Teresa
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Chrissie :)
Bravo, well done.
Jack
Exceptional write it is inevitable the leaving
captured well here
Peggy
Loved these!
Reindeer
yes they do grow up rather quick
j+