growing again

for him

how do I let him know?

that we aren't offering

a space in the house

or a bed

or a leaky roof?

 

but a place in our hearts

 

all the love

and care

and support

that five people

can give

 

how do I make him understand?

that we have as much

to learn

from him

 

as he has to learn

from us

 

asking for prayers

that the answer

will find me

Reviews

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~ sweet emily, in such situations, only communication helps... frequent communication at that... ~ silence can destroy what words can worship... ~ conversations can build what pregnant pauses can swallow... ~ i do hope you shared this prayer with him... it would mean the world to him...

[Emily B]

i've been letting the kids take care of each other, trying to stay out of their wy, i think he's moving in this weekend, i don't know for how long, i hope he hstays a while

[.]

~ if you google "define communicate", you'll get...

Verb
Share or exchange information, news, or ideas.
Impart or pass on (information, news, or ideas)

Synonyms
convey - transmit - inform - impart

~ i pray that you share your beautiful feelings, sweet emily... it'll mean the world to him... :)

[SkinlessFrank]

oh dear.....sounds as though you'll need all the strength you can muster

[Dayran]

A lovely poem.

[Acucena G.]

Hmmm interesting, the answer will find you indeed. Well done

[therisa]

An open heart
Which speaks
Encouraging words
With welcoming deeds.

A reassuring hug
When the heart is down
Are just a few steps
To creating a home
For him.

[Emily B]

thank you, i imagine we will all be growing as we go along

[therisa]

Your welcome, Emily.

[jkhatz]

I've found that time, itself, usually holds the keys to all the locked hearts we encounter. He will, indeed, see all that you and your household have to offer, outside of four walls, a comfy bed and indoor plumbing. A house is merely a structure, after all, who we bring inside of it gives it the heart it needs to become a home.

[h d e rushin]

where were you dear emily when I needed bedtime stories told to my daughter
and I didn't have any? you're such a patient writer.

dana

[Emily B]

the house looks like a tornado hit, but maybe the family is growing this weekend

[Emily B]

i'll tell you bedtime stories any day of the week :)

[Brandon S. Whitten]

Don't know what to say, but I always love to read what you write. It humbles me.

[Emily B]

i heard once that the meek might inherit the earth, or something like that

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Simple, yet so intensely deep. I find this very mournful and yet hopeful at the same time. You have an amazing way of getting the reader into your head. I love your style and your imagery/metaphor. Well done, my friend.