The nurse came in and said it was true.
I was sixteen then and pregnant with you.
Fear I'd never known gripped my heart.
I tried to hide you and fell apart.
Didn't know what to do.
I loved you...even then I knew.
The day you came was filled with cheer....
And perhaps a little bit of fear.
Knew I was going to the best mom I could.
Vowed that your life would always be good.
The little coos and joyful laughter.
Blessed my life every day after.
I watched you grow to a girl of four.
That little laugh I still adore.
You a big sister now and I know that I did things right.
You love your brother and hold him tight.
I asked you once where you learned to take such good care.
You gave me your thats a silly question stare.
Then you said in your voice so petie.
Mommy YOU taught me how to be this sweet.
A contest entry
- Parenthood by midnightblue1272.
500 points, ended July 24, 2008, 19 entries
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Comments
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Sweet as sugar
This was especially enjoyable to read. A lot of love & pride in this one. Someone very close to me was a teen parent & it was the greatest thing that ever happened to her. She would do anything for her kids. Kudos & many thanks to you for entering this, fellow poet.
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This is beautiful. It's amazing what you teach your kids without even knowing it. My daddy teaches me strength without even physically telling me anything. This is such a warming piece. I've seen tons of friends have kids so young and I can't begint to imagine it. Beautiful work. You obvioualy put your heart in to this piece.
Warmest,
Mylee
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