Repost by request (5 yrs old)

Green eyes and blond hair
my child of summer.
Beautiful girl, so fair
So proud to be your Mother.

Imaginative, with a Midas touch,
just one look from you
and I turn to golden mush.
Such is my love for you.

You have a way to make me smile.
Even when you didn't know it,
a presence that transcends the miles.
And such a fiery spirit

My impatient one,
I love you so, my gift from God
when I was so low.
Beat, lost and down trod'.

You brought me up
and made me sing.
I miss you sweet girl
The warmth you bring.

I long to hold you when you're down,
and rock you in my arms again.
Make life safe, solid and sound.
Kiss whatever hurts, erase the things that harmed.

Summer Elizabeth, my only girl.
So much like me, my pretty one
with bright eyes, quicksilver smile
To my wonder, now twenty one.

Janet Caldwell 2003-2008