It is so amazing seeing them for the first time, isn't it? This was written for my eldest son and for the light he brought to my life during some very dark days.
they work magic don't they... not easily getting out of bed speaks of a difficult time to me and the wonder of a kid's smile making it easier and life, worth living..wonderfully penned
Just lovely. I think of sometimes I was very sick with my kids (I was basically a single mother) and living in NYC had to walk them to school! Hard! (Worth it!) k.
Mothering, parenting, has taught me the most important lessons and allowed me to choose to evolve. I could not more agree with your sentiment; and you shared is so succinctly, so beautifully.
smiles...makes me think of kids...seeing them the first time...or anytime...they are often enough to get me going...smiles.
ReplyDeleteIt is so amazing seeing them for the first time, isn't it? This was written for my eldest son and for the light he brought to my life during some very dark days.
DeleteLovely poem. Our kids are a blessing- no doubt about that :-)
ReplyDeleteIndeed :-)
DeleteJennifer, such beautiful sentiments. I hope you will show your son this poem! Smiles.
ReplyDeleteDone! :-)
Deletethey work magic don't they... not easily getting out of bed speaks of a difficult time to me and the wonder of a kid's smile making it easier and life, worth living..wonderfully penned
ReplyDeleteSpot on...thanks for your lovely comment Claudia.
DeleteI can remember those times too ~ Lovely share Jennifer ~
ReplyDeleteThank you Grace~
Deleteso nice to have someone... the power of the smile... count them the next time you go out... not enough people are smiling
ReplyDelete...you're right!
DeleteA lovely write. Enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for saying so anthony.
DeleteSimply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks misky!
Deleteoh this makes me smile too..so lovely and warming, Jennifer..
ReplyDeleteThank you Yelena! smiles back :)
DeleteSimple and sweet, lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Frank!
DeleteI think we love the birth of our poems,even the ugly ones. Especially that moment of conception.
ReplyDeleteha! I'm glad you saw the poem angle :)
DeleteAw really touching!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteHeartwarming, so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Laurie...hope things are working out with the bullying issue you have been dealing with...
DeleteLove this ! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteJust lovely. I think of sometimes I was very sick with my kids (I was basically a single mother) and living in NYC had to walk them to school! Hard! (Worth it!) k.
ReplyDeleteWe do what we have to do, right? I was a single mother for a while too...hard at times...thanks for sharing a little bit of your story k, you rock!
DeleteI thought of my son when I read this. The vulnerability in this is moving and beautiful. Excellent piece. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather, your words mean so much.
DeleteMothering, parenting, has taught me the most important lessons and allowed me to choose to evolve. I could not more agree with your sentiment; and you shared is so succinctly, so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteAnd I couldn't agree more with your words...motherhood has been the same for me. Thank so much for your kind thoughts Kim.
DeleteSimply said but very touching and felt. :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes less is more...at least I hoped so with this write. Thanks Ravenblack....btw, cool name :)
DeleteYes, and isn't it wonderful to have such a reason? Lovely!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! Thank you Kelly :)
DeleteSo simple, so beautiful. Touching and elegant :)
ReplyDeleteooh you have me hungry for ice cream again...thanks for your lovely comment :)
DeleteI love this. This would be a wonderful poem to pass down through generations.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice thought Keith, thanks for the compliment. :)
DeleteThis is touching, concise & well-written.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your complimentary words Alex.
DeleteBeautiful write..
ReplyDeleteThank you much.
DeleteLove this! To wake and see that smile is such a blessing. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYes. A blessing and motivation too. Thanks Lisa!
DeleteI love this sweet one!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lori! Good to see you :)
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