Today as every day before I look at you my firstborn love
so much sorrow and joy we've both already shared
the journey you alone are about to take has mommy nervous and scared
These past two years have been so rough
your handicaps for your daddy and I to take so tough
you still and always will remain our blessing from the gods above
I can not help but wonder if in time your handicaps you'll grow out of
my heart with each little stepping stone achievement wants to soar
my mind tells my heart to remain calm crashing wishful flight to the floor
I wish that others would take the time to see beyond what you outwardly project
you are my darling firstborn and as any mother for you I'll always be there to advocate and protect
I love you my firstborn precious miracle dove, so please these words most of all never forget
(c)2004
~Nikki~
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These are some loose random thoughts for my firstborn who is going to camp on Sunday for a week! It is the first time she will be gone for more than an overnighter and as she is mentally handicapped with ADHD and ODD I worry even more!
She keeps trying to reassure me she will be fine and tells me Mommy my medicine helps still like any mother I worry for we know that other children can be so cruel and these past two years getting her diagnosed, treated and such she has gone through so much of that! We were leery about sending her to this general camp; not for special needs children, but when she flashed those big eyelashes, baby blues and smiles her father and I could not say NO!
I wish her a wonderful joyous unforgetable time and send this piece out on the wings of pictured peace dove!
Written June 18th, 2004
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*tear* a mothers love is such a wonderful thing, im still in my daze, im sorry, but this peice made me cry and think of my mother, and how she must worry of me when im gone... thank you, i hope you made it through the weak without to many frights or any such problems... thank you thank you thank you
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Your words speak from your heart... parents do get worried about their children when they go out first time.... and in your case it's even more worrying... you've shown your emotions and love for your child very well... bravo... long time ago I also wrote a poem (Quiet Christmas) when our son was away first time for Christmas... good luck and take care...
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Very emotional, well done
You have expressed the sentiment very well, the fear and trepidation that your lovely child could be hurt.
I found the lines rather wordy, perhaps just because I expect rhyming poetry to also have meter. I would have said "I wonder" instead of "I cannot help but wonder". The nuance of lack of volition is subtle.
Overall, you have expressed the emotions very well.
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Nicely done.
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I remember letting my daughter go to her first overnight camp for a week. It was so hard. she was 15 at the time. She is mentally challenged as well. It is a camp for special needs kids, and there were Dr. and one on one help there, and still I was a mess, so I can't even imagine your anguish!!! My daughter also has a severe seizure disorder, so she has to have a helper all the time. I hope you get some relaxation, and enjoy your time away. The first time is the hardest. When they come back and have had the time of their life, you will know the next time will be okay. Good luck to you. Cheryl
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Very touching. Almost any poem about a child touches my heart. And when you put it in perspective of it being a child and not a statistic... it moves you. Thanks for sharing ..let her go (but not for too long) and it will be ok.
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Great
This is such a great write and totally understandable. Letting a child go on their own is so hard, even though sometimes it must be done. This was a very touching poem and very well written. The rhyme scheme is a little slant in some places, but nothing bad. Keep up the good work, and I hope you do alright with your daughter away at camp.
God Bless,
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excellent nikki!! as you know, i can relate, but they have no camps like that for my brother. i'm sure she'll have the time of her life! my brother goes to a came for hearing impaired kids and when it's time to go home, he never wants to LOL try not to worry, i'm sure she'll be in great hands!
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Awwwwwwww! I feel your heart. Enough said -
Quit a beautiful piece. Very powerful in words. I love it. I mean it totally rocks in my eyes. I only critic what I think is great and now I am applaudding what I find no words to really describe. This is wonderful, gorgeous, brilliant, splendid and awesome. It is a pleasure to read. Kee up the wonderful job. You have a bless day and maay God give you the same happiness he gives to me each and every day. Anyway, I thank you very much for sharing this gorgeous piece...................................................................
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