You've Grown Up Before My Eyes (For Elysa)

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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2003-09-17 11:45 PM

I wrote this for my daughter, Elysa
who turns 11 today.

* * *

I have a picture of you
When you had just begun to crawl
I find it hard to believe
That you were ever that small

Time goes by so quickly
This I know to be true
But one thing that won't change
Is this love I have for you

You've grown up before my eyes
And it's so very plain to see
How very proud of you I am
For you mean the world to me

We may not see eye to eye
But that's a mother daughter thing
I just wanted you to know
How much joy to me you bring

So 'tho we have our differences
My love remains forever true
As my words spell out quite clearly
How much that I love you

* * *

"Love, with little hands
comes and touches you with
a thousand memories and asks you
beautiful, unanswerable questions."

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

[This message has been edited by Suetang (09-17-2003 11:48 PM).]

Richy
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

1 posted 2003-09-18 02:06 AM

Hi Sue, how’ve you been? I hope real good!
What a nice gift to be able to give to your daughter Elysa.
I’m sure that she is a wonderful little girl, and your absolute pride and joy.
They really grow up fast don’t they? It doesn’t seem like 19 years
ago when my oldest was born. Don’t worry about the “differences”
and not seeing eye to eye. As much as that hurts, it’s just all part of the
ongoing relationship between a parent and their child(ren). But then, I’m
sure you know exactly what I’m talking about.

This poem was really nice. And it reflects so much of, what it’s all about.

Take care of that little daughter of yours Sue.
And of your self.

Richy

angelblueyes
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

2 posted 2003-09-18 02:09 AM

This is beautiful and I know she'll cherish for the rest of etnernity.A love between mother and daughter is such a precious thing.You are both lucky to have that bond.

Crystal

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2003-09-18 02:15 AM

(smiles) Awwwwwwwwwww, your Elysa is so blessed to have you as her loving mother forever, sweet friend, tell her everyone here at Passions wishes her the most happiest birthday for her, yay! (kiss on cheek) May many more special memories together always fill your golden heart, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-18-2003 02:16 AM).]

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

4 posted 2003-09-21 06:28 PM

Hi Richy

I'm fine thanks and it's so nice to see you again.

Hi Crystal

Thanks so much for your lovely comment.

Hi Noah

Thank you so very much for the lovely birthday message, that was so nice of you to do that.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2003-09-21 06:40 PM

Hi Sue: Wish Elyssa a happy birthday for me.
This is a beautiful poem and I'm sure it pleased her very much! Love the picture too. Hope she has a great 11th year!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

6 posted 2003-09-21 08:22 PM

Hi Elysa ... I can't believe a whole year has passed. I remember your mom writing something for your 10th birthday and now, here you are 11.

I hope you have a fabulous and fun-filled day surrounded by your friends and family. Eat lots of birthday cake and ice cream.

Happy Birthday, Marti in Boston

mytuesdaywishes
Member

since 2003-09-05

Posts 254
a voice from the musicbox

7 posted 2003-09-22 07:31 PM

on the other side of the looking glass, (as a daughter), what a wonderfully caring and understanding mother you are. thanks for sharing your wisdom and gentleness. you remind me a little of my mother. :Þ

and even when everything was wrong, and we were mad at the world, it was still beautiful.

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