Who were you, this man and woman,
known only to me as Mom and Dad?
You gave me life and gave me my name,
you cared for me, taught me, and loved me the same.
What were you like when you were sixteen,
when you were teenagers testing your wings?
What were your passions, hopes and dreams?
Did you have deep sorrows that brought you to tears?
What was your greatest joy? And deepest fears?
What were the paths you followed,
the detours along the way?
What was the junction in your routes
that brought you to your wedding day?
What were your dreams for your little girl?
What kinds of fears did you harbor and dread?
What were the hopes you had for me?
So many questions I'd like to ask,
as now I look back into the past.
Give me direction and a path to follow,
signs from your past that point to my future.
I'll begin a quest, these answers to find,
hoping they'll somehow bring peace to my mind.
Author notes
Written for Kelsey. May you find all you need for today and all your days ahead.
A contest entry
- For my parents.. by WhyMeWhyMe.
400 points, ends November 29, 14 entries
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Comments
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honest and never the less true for many i love it.
i think it was fine all the way around!
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Wonderful
A very touching write. So filled with truth and honesty. A terrific expression from the heart. Best of luck in the contest
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