Mom told Dad
Not to push too high
But she's not here
I better enjoy this
Before the years set in
That I don't know are coming
In childhood, I was fearless
Living on strands of time,
I would soar --
Butterflies below me
Instead of inside.
Uh, oh!
Looks like rain!
I wait to catch jewels in my mouth
At the highest point my little body can get to
While Dad gets my bike
And I slow to a stop.
We race home
With wilted flowers in bike basket
Thirsty for the prettiest glass of water
Mom can find
She never felt safe at home as a young girl, and didn't understand why when she finally escaped she wasn't safe in the big wide world either ...effectively jumping out of the frying pan into the fire!
The true story of Cheryl Pierson Cuccio who made headlines in 1986 and her husband Rob Cuccio. Cheryl was abused sexually and physically and Rob died for 43 minutes on Cheryl's 43rd birthday.
A passionate and poignant memoir written by a woman whose life has been guided by the words: "I am here to learn how to love well." The book is a deep examination of relationships, family, motivation, and honoring of the Self.
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