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Butterflies_dont_cry
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since 2000-03-06

Posts 3733
Michigan

0 posted 2001-10-28 01:13 AM

For you I checked for monsters under the bed
when I wanted peas....I made corn instead
For you I switched the t.v. to cartoons from the news
and ran to the store for the newest Blue’s Clues

For you I coaxed the snarls out of your hair
I was silent when you chose what you would wear
For you I walked for hours in the mall
and came running whenever I heard you call

For you I would stumble through the dark
On the sunny days we’d play for hours at the park
For you I’d sing "just one more song" before you slept
and soothe away each fear as you wept

For you I turned our home into a zoo
And when you forgot....I fed them all for you
For you I named the clouds as they went by
Then patiently explained each and every "Why..."

As I sit tonight and flip through the things I’ve done
Remembering the reasons for every single one
The memories dance brightly for me to see
The things I did cannot compare with what you gave to me~

Dedicated to the angels that God gave me to love
~Katrina & Matthew~

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

1 posted 2001-10-28 01:24 AM

Lovely...James

Tracey
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since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

2 posted 2001-10-28 01:28 AM

I don't have kids, but I can see how they have enriched your life. Beautiful poem on your thoughts of them.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

3 posted 2001-10-28 01:28 AM

Oh, this is fantastic! It is the epitome of unconditional love, and the kind of memories to keep close to your heart. And then let them read this when they are old enough to truly understand.

CocoBaci
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since 2000-05-06

Posts 3043

4 posted 2001-10-28 01:34 AM

BDC, this is sooooooooooooooo beautiful...
You truly touch my heart in ways I cannot begin2describe as you've expressed exactly what being a momma is all about...

Muaah on cheekz2my favorite Butterfly
*~coco~*

SmittenKitten
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since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

5 posted 2001-10-28 01:48 AM

ButterfliesDon'tCry~ Awwww!

This is so beautiful. I'm only 19 so no kids yet, but I can appreciate this poem as a daughter, knowing that my parents did all the things you described....this poem is a perfect tribute to the unconditional love of parents, and the gratitude which kids often don't yet have th voice to express. Just beautiful poetess

You've made my heart smile tonite.

Hugs,
~Krista

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

crazy4u
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since 2001-10-28

Posts 67

6 posted 2001-10-28 01:52 AM

kids with their innocent smiles so bright
they hug our souls simply at their sight.

the sacrifices will be well rewarded.. lovely poem.. xoxo

Butterflies_dont_cry
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since 2000-03-06

Posts 3733
Michigan

7 posted 2001-10-28 08:37 AM

Thank you all for reading, it was one of those moments that a mom just has to share her thoughts, and it's always a pleasure to do so here among friends~

Aimster
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since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

8 posted 2001-10-28 09:00 AM

Holly,

First and foremost, beautiful poem!
This brought a few tears to my eyes.
Your work is always sooo lovely. Children
are our most precious Gift!

Secondly it is wonderful to see your
name upon these pages. I hope all is
going well for you. Feel free to drop
me an email. Would love to hear from you.

Take care.
Love ya hon,
Amy

"I could kiss you in
the rain forever.
Turn all of your pain to pleasure
Fill up your days with
sunlight, make the
passion last every night"

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

9 posted 2001-10-28 09:56 AM

thank you for a glorious feeling!

Kathleen
nickname "Kay"

"Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently."

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

10 posted 2001-10-28 11:44 AM

As I sit tonight and flip through the things I’ve done
Remembering the reasons for every single one
The memories dance brightly for me to see
The things I did cannot compare with what you gave to me~
===================================

Well you know this touches me...
I have come to love those lil one like my own
Trina with her sensitive gentle ways...a sweet mix of little girl and young woman about to bloom(and all the ways she reminds me of her mom)...
Matt with his uncanny gift of speaking the wisdom from the mouths of babes...(oh that mouth LOL)He sees and understands things much beyond his young age..and all the ways he too reminds me of his mom and that sense of humor.
This is a beautiful tribute to them and to a mothers love..
and its SOOOOOO GOOOD to come find your name here me girlie girl

NOW>>>>
lets talk about YOU--WANTING PEAS?????? ROFL

(do they come in chocolate sauce??)

*L*
and then lets talk about the pets and that CAT...ahhh...nevermind

hehehe & cluck cluck

LOVE YA me butterfly baby

ME

This distance has shown how the road remains alone
Now I'm looking in my life ... for a truth that is my own.

Elizabeth

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since 1999-06-07

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Minnesota

11 posted 2001-10-28 12:50 PM

This is so precious...I love kids and maybe someday I will have my own....but until then, thank you for sharing yours in this beautiful poem. How old are they?

God bless America, my home sweet home.

doreen peri
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since 1999-05-25

Posts 3812
Virginia

12 posted 2001-10-28 03:29 PM

your love for your children portrayed so beautifully!!!!!!!!!

great work...... good to see you again

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

13 posted 2001-10-28 05:23 PM

Holly, this is so touching, what a beautiful poem

When they are older they will realize all that you've done for them ~ they are lucky to have such a dedicated mother like you!
I'm going to share this with my mom

Take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Butterflies_dont_cry
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since 2000-03-06

Posts 3733
Michigan

14 posted 2001-10-28 07:10 PM

Thank you once again for sharing this mom moment with me, Katrina is 10...going on 17 I think

and Matthew is 5...turning me into 105

I think that children give you more happiness than you've ever felt in your life and at that same time give you the biggest worries of your life...because you know someday you won't be there to make the decisions for them...and the ones that you make now turn them into the adults that they will grow up to be...you can only hope to do your best.
Thank you again for reading, I know I haven't been doing my share lately and hope that life will slow down a little so that I have the time to enjoy this place like I used to.
My love to all of you!!

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

15 posted 2001-10-29 09:59 AM

This is so lovely, BDC... and so filled with love. *S* Your children are very lucky little ones. *S*

[This message has been edited by suthern (edited 10-29-2001).]

Butterflies_dont_cry
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since 2000-03-06

Posts 3733
Michigan

16 posted 2001-10-29 08:57 PM

Ruth* Thank you so much...my only hope is that they know how much they are loved without question~ Take care of you!

EagleOne
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since 2000-03-07

Posts 2829
Between a laugh and a tear...

17 posted 2001-10-30 02:20 AM

Well firstly my sweet friend, they know, don't ever doubt it! It must have been fate that I found my way to this gem today, yes I'm sure Janet will be glad to hear that too

. Anyway, this is wonderful my friend, simply wonderful, you take care!

"Let me pierce the realm of glamour
So I know just what I am." ~ Van Morrison

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

18 posted 2001-10-30 07:16 AM

Awww!! This was very sweet and precious, my friend. They are very lucky to have you. I'm sure they will be just fine when they grow up because I know you're a wonderful teacher and role model. Thank you for sharing this with us. I hope all is well for you. *Hugs*

LW

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

walker
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since 2001-02-11

Posts 2240
Florida

19 posted 2001-10-30 07:28 AM

Love this one, I have too little ones that are such blessings. When you do things out of love you don't even notice sacrifices, is all worth it.

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

20 posted 2001-10-30 10:59 AM

enjoy

Tara Simms
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since 1999-08-12

Posts 1244
Honea Path, SC USA

21 posted 2001-10-30 11:07 AM

Last year, I bit my tongue when my youngest child decided he wanted to wear sweat pants, cowboy boots, an old tshirt, burger king crown and a leather bomber jacket to school. It was so hard to keep my mouth shut, but he was happy. Who knew motherhood would test us in so many ways? Loved this one!

Butterflies_dont_cry
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since 2000-03-06

Posts 3733
Michigan

22 posted 2001-10-30 08:54 PM

Thank you all so much...Tara you brought a smile to my face with your tale of school wear

Your comments truly touch my heart...thank you my dear friends~

And Eagle....don't keep making Janet "right"...it makes her cocky

[This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 10-30-2001).]

Mother_Earth
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since 2000-11-20

Posts 1370
1/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan

23 posted 2001-10-30 09:11 PM

Oh, my butterfly kid, this is sssooo true and I know the feeling very well! No matter how long ago they were little, it will be the same. These two will always have a special spot in my heart just as their MOM has. Love every word and you always liked corn better than peas!!

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