How it swept me away
like the tide
watching you build castles
in the sand, forever blue
lay beyond.
That moment
took my breath away
held tightly, deep within
knowing I would
always
remember that August
day.
Your laughter filling the
sky, warming-
more than Sun
The clouds came in
our family distraught
with illness, sad days
filled the blue.
But here we all are
embracing the memory
of your childhood-
you taught us how
to love baby girl.
Now reluctantly
we let you go
knowing you will change
the world, as you have
changed us.
Ah, there is nothing like watching a child grow from infancy through childhood and teenage years! And yes, each one of them will change the world in some way. A very joyfully reflective poem, Lisa.
ReplyDeleteI love the voice of the mother, our children grow up so quickly ~ I like the pride in the end, knowing you will the change the world as you have changed us ~
ReplyDeleteLovely Lisa--sad, but filled with love!
ReplyDeleteah what a tough time of life...the letting go...releasing them on the world...knowing they will do great things...and that we can no long er protect them but....lovely memory to go back to as well...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem, Lisa. Yes, it was sad, but letting go of someone in that way speaks of new beginnings. And you will always have the memories.
ReplyDeleteVery tender Lisa - this touched me... Scott
ReplyDelete'Now reluctantly
ReplyDeletewe let you go
knowing you will change
the world, as you have
changed us.'
How true this is, if difficult the parting. Lovely words Lisa.
Anna :o]
Fortunately you have caught the memory so sweetly!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful - you really captured this feeling perfectly <3
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone.
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