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BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

0 posted 2002-04-30 01:02 AM

I looked deep into my daughter's eyes tonight
and saw her struggling within,
fightng to pull through
and knew we had to come to grips.

I felt her tears fall on my cheeks
and the uncertainty of leaving her childhood behind.
Venturing into an unknown territory that is adulthood.
I pulled from the depths of my heart
to try and help her understand
that we alone are responsible
for the mistakes we make for the rest of our lives,
and the ongoing learning process
of each and every step we take.

I listened to my own reasons and the thoughts I was conveying,
acceptance of the harsh realities
of each challenge that we must face.
And that life does not stop around the curves we must endure,
it is an opportunity to find our way.
Locking arms with those that love us unconditionally.
It is how we grow and learn to understand the complexities of life.

I left her with the thought
that it is not an option
to keep from moving down the path that we must go alone,
For it will take us as far as we set our sites upon.

I saw in her eyes tonight a sweet young child,
I was seeing her as though she was only three again...
my dearest daughter, brave and afraid,
my pride and joy for all my days.....

She took her hand and wiped tears
and then she waved good bye~

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

1 posted 2002-04-30 01:22 AM

Lori,
On her way to becoming a woman...like her mom. Oh the memories you evoke. Bless you for your courage and your commitment. Bless you in your task. Sorry...preaching to the choir.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

2 posted 2002-04-30 01:26 AM

Oh the joys of parenthood!
This is the part no one ever told me about,
never could have even if they had tried, because I knew it all....then!

Thanks Larry~

amusemi
Senior Member

since 2001-12-08

Posts 1262
A State of Disarray

3 posted 2002-04-30 01:57 AM

A beautiful paint of hope and joy and aching pain...

With such insight I am sure you are an incredible mom and no matter what she finds in life it will be okay.

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

4 posted 2002-04-30 02:17 AM

Hi amusemi~ I know she will be ok, but the question is will I??? I don't ever want to say or do anything that would do more harm than good. A Mother's love is all encompassing!!!
Thank you so much for reading.

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

5 posted 2002-04-30 04:31 AM

It's never easy is it..thinking back to my own child/adulthood beginnings. We want so hard to grow up yet don't wish to leave the comforts we are use to. I am sure you are doing a wonderful job and she will be able to succeed.

hugsssss
M

and I hope all is doing well back there...and on the road to recovery.

Dark Stranger
Member Patricius

since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

6 posted 2002-04-30 11:52 AM

it grows out of this
relax and don't give up
it gets better babe

enjoyed the momma softness here

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

7 posted 2002-04-30 01:31 PM

Lori~

We can only teach them, guide them, love them...stand by them....and let them go....I will know this feeling in a few years....I dont think so much I will be scared, (well most likely) as I will be scared for her venturing out and becoming a women...but I know deep in heart, I have done the best I can....this is very touching....PEACE to you...HUGSSSSS toooo

Lauren~

~Sinking fast into
an ocean of you,
what if I told you,
what if I said
that I love you
do we dare cross
that line between your
heart and mine~

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

8 posted 2002-04-30 01:56 PM

Wow!
I loved it

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

9 posted 2002-04-30 04:48 PM

Thank you Maureen~ It feels like I'm caught in the middle with her sometimes. It's not always easy being the "Mom"

Hey big fella~ Thanks for enjoying another side of me.  It's a soft spot indeed.

Lauren~  I try not to be too hard on either one of us.  I was having an emotional moment that took me back to when she was just a wee thing.  Time marches on but I do miss those days.  It's like seeing the past flash in front of you and then it's gone all too quickly.  Hugs to you too Lauren and thank you very much for your kindness.

Interloper~ What a nice surprise to see you here.... thanks for the wow and reading a part of the story of my life.

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