I cried when her first tooth came in
And did the same when she lost it.
Going to kindergarten nearly did me in
And high school?
You don't want to know!
Graduation caused a flood
And her wedding day broke my heart
I look back at all of the times I cried for her
And I think,
Damn, I'm glad I'm done!
Author notes
Prompt #4: It kills you to see them grow up. But I guess it would kill you quicker if they didn't. ~Barbara Kingsolver, Animal Dreams
A contest entry
- Lots of points....options. by Luckintheshadows.
1092 points, ended June 6, 2008, 3 entries
Gold trophy winner
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AWW... i love this sooooo much!!!
this was simply so beautiful and your rhyme just made it perfect! an amazing piece, (figures how u got than gold lol) and your last line was like "in-your-face" AWESOME!!! contrasting emotions portrayed in the two different stanzas!
love it love it love it!
dont stop writing kays!!! congratz on the gold! well deserved!
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Good job. I like how you used the prompt/quote. Really honest, has a lot of emotions, and describes a mother's emotions thoroughly. I think you did pretty good. Short, but to the point, and has a lot that you can think on in so few lines
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I really like your interpretation of the quote!!! Very creative, but down to earth and honest at the same time. I really enjoyed this, and thanks for entering my contest
Luck. -
I guess i don't understand the
sentiments of this poem. Those are tears of joy. Are they not? Why would you want to stop shedding them. There is a saying: To make God laugh is to announce your intentions. return the complement?
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lol...nice take on the quote...All the best!
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