It was so easy when you were small,
I think I really just did what I could.
You would entertain my nights and days,
Then teach me by crying for change, sleep, or food.
You girls grew up and I can not believe it,
Crew, crafts, hugs, all gone so fast.
I know I was crazy for thinking that
forever my ecstasy would last.
But now I am scared and afraid
I do not know if I did it all,
Did I teach each thing, did I raise you
to even gracefully fall?
Will you be okay in this big, huge
wide world, without me there everyday?
Can you be strong and look past all
the mistakes I made?
I would gladly give up every single
thing I own here on earth.
If I could take back just some
of what you have had to endure since birth.
But in all I have done and said
and will continue to do,
My thoughts and actions
are for you two.
I love you girls!
Please let our lives be a lesson
for you,
And take the good memories
and let them shine through.
Author notes
Still in the works for my daughters
GP and Callie
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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This is wonderful, I hate to critique it since it is a write for your children, but the rhyme is forced in places which really takes away from the beautiful message in it. As a mother also, I know exactly what you are trying to convey, and your fears... It is such a humbling experience being a parent. Lovely write!
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whisper
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aww it is such a sweet poem! it is very true...
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really good
Well, what you've done so far is very good. I think all parents feel that way....did we do enough, did we instill the basics, will they follow what we have taught them? So many questions in our minds on raising children. But as time passes, you realize - even though it breaks your heart - that they have to have and endure some of the hard lessons life throws at you....so they can become stronger, learn, and deal with life on their own if you are not around for them.
Really good - let me know if you add more to this. Thanks.
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