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Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

0 posted 2001-05-10 11:47 PM

I typed this poem on an old manual typewriter before the birth of my first child.  He is 23 years old now and in the Navy.  I hear from him about every two years.   I trust in God that he is doing fine....

Soon They'll Be Gone

One day we will awake

and find ourselves smiling

as we open the old wooden crib

filled with rattles, dolls, torn books,

and memories.

We will stand close

as we remember the cry that once lived there

and we will cry

tears of happiness when we realize

our child has grown up.

One day we will answer our door

and there they'll stand

alone,

           together,

                         and in love.

We'll remember past Christmases and Birthdays

because,

we won't realize the time

only the question

and only the reality that they'll soon

be gone.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2001-05-11 02:07 AM

I understand your feelings. They never get to old to love. Joyce

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

2 posted 2001-05-11 03:00 AM

Tho' I don't have any children, Bob, I still know the feeling--because at 51, I think the same thing in regard to my life- how swiftly it has passed and how soon it will be over--Kind of gives us pause to think about what it's all about- be thankful for what we have experienced- and be mindful of where we are headed.
Thanks for reviving & sharing this one,
David

No Better Place do I know
Than where Hearts knit as
one,
For in that grand
experience,
The Better ALL become.

God Bless us All!!!

[This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 05-11-2001).]

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2001-05-11 04:58 PM

Dear Bob: It's always painful when our children leave home. I'm sorry you don't hear from your son oftener. I know how much that hurts. Our oldest son, has not kept in touch with us either. We haven't even known where he is for the past 15 years! No idea why! At least we have lots of good memories of his time with us.

Betty Lou Hebert

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

4 posted 2001-05-13 11:51 AM

A reminder of just how quick it all goes by.
Though mine are not grown and gone. But they are growing very quickly, and time passes swiftly, and soon they will be gone too.

God's blessings Bob!

Mabel A. Dilley
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

5 posted 2001-05-13 09:33 PM

How quickly the friuts of our love grow, ripen and brach away from us; howe wonderful it is when upon their return we discern parts of ourself in them and the voice within says, "job well done." Grace.

"I am not now that which I have been."

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