I have to go, I said
I don’t want you to, she replied
Please don’t go, she asked
I gave her a hug
Felt her soft shiny hair
Looked into her blue eyes
Turning around
I walked out the door
To a pain in my heart
And tears unspilt
Tag parenting
No means No
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Set It To Rights.”
Under pressure as only a parent can be
I said Yes after I had already said No
I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t pray, I couldn’t sleep
Until I went back and said my No means No
And when I say No, that’s what No means
I’m sorry I said Yes when I meant No
But please know that from now on
No means No
Motherhood
My heart is yours to share
Your burdens will I bear
I will love you for your life
And shield you from all strife
Baby Love
In your eyes I see my heart
I see the love I have for you
In the depths I see your soul
Strength of spirit shining through
My Son
I am so proud of my son
I am proud of the man he is growing up to become
I am proud of the respect he has when speaking to his mum
For his strength of character
And his words of wisdom
I love him –
My son, my firstborn, my prince
Letter from my Mother
When I was eighteen
My mother wrote a letter
Telling me how we don’t always
Say the things we want to say
But how everyday I made her feel
So very proud to be called my mother
A Child
Born in innocence
The love of a child
Seed falling to earth
To germinate and grow
Becoming citizens of this
World, each babe that is born
Carries a light and a love
Holy blessings bestow
Keeping company with
Truth and liberty, to
Brighten our world
Thank you for your kind
Words of support, I will reply
To each one a bit later
Angel of Love
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Daring Do.”
I’m in the water
Watching my son as he would
Dive in, swim back and dive in again
When very gently my face is turned
To my little girl who is under
I see arms bands on the side
And a daughter far from me
Touched by an angel of love
By grace I could reach her in time
For my baby girl to breathe again
Two Sweet Memories
Although they now be
Grown, will never forget two
Sweet babies of mine
In response to The Daily Post’s Weekly Photo prompt: “Gone But Not Forgotten”
Airport Farewells
The last time I saw my mother
I waved her goodbye, kissed her farewell
Entering the airport, she went on her way
Flying out the land, and out my life
The last time I saw my mother-in-law
Was at an airport, kissing her farewell
Stepping on a plane, she went on her way
Returning back home, and leaving my life
My mother, and my mother-in-law
Two blessed women who gave unselfishly
I never often said thank you
For all the love they showed to me
So these few words are dedicated to them
To give thanks, and to say thank you
For the nurturing, comfort and care –
You are in my heart, we are never apart
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