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.
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smiles...makes me think of kids...seeing them the first time...or anytime...they are often enough to get me going...smiles.
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.
Lovely poem. Our kids are a blessing- no doubt about that :-)
Jennifer, such beautiful sentiments. I hope you will show your son this poem! Smiles.
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
I can remember those times too ~ Lovely share Jennifer ~
so nice to have someone... the power of the smile... count them the next time you go out... not enough people are smiling
A lovely write. Enjoyed it.
Simply gorgeous.
oh this makes me smile too..so lovely and warming, Jennifer..
Simple and sweet, lovely!
I think we love the birth of our poems,even the ugly ones. Especially that moment of conception.
Aw really touching!
Heartwarming, so beautiful.
Love this ! :)
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.
I thought of my son when I read this. The vulnerability in this is moving and beautiful. Excellent piece. :)
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.
Simply said but very touching and felt. :)
Yes, and isn't it wonderful to have such a reason? Lovely!
So simple, so beautiful. Touching and elegant :)
I love this. This would be a wonderful poem to pass down through generations.
This is touching, concise & well-written.
Beautiful write..
Indeed :-)
Done! :-)
Spot on...thanks for your lovely comment Claudia.
Thank you Grace~
...you're right!
Thanks for saying so anthony.
Thanks misky!
Thank you Yelena! smiles back :)
Thanks very much Frank!
ha! I'm glad you saw the poem angle :)
Thanks!
Thank you Laurie...hope things are working out with the bullying issue you have been dealing with...
Thank you! :)
We 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!
Thanks Heather, your words mean so much.
And I couldn't agree more with your words...motherhood has been the same for me. Thank so much for your kind thoughts Kim.
Sometimes less is more...at least I hoped so with this write. Thanks Ravenblack....btw, cool name :)
Agreed! Thank you Kelly :)
ooh you have me hungry for ice cream again...thanks for your lovely comment :)
Such a nice thought Keith, thanks for the compliment. :)
Thanks for your complimentary words Alex.
Thank you much.
Love this! To wake and see that smile is such a blessing. Beautiful!
Yes. A blessing and motivation too. Thanks Lisa!
I love this sweet one!
Thanks so much Lori! Good to see you :)
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