there was a time

happy birthday, andrew!

there was a time

you danced to the rhythm of my heart

i felt the morse code of your movements

interpreting what you had to tell me

 

there was a time

i tucked you into a giant bed

wrapped the blankets tightly round you

before reading you a bedtime story

and giving you the last kiss of the day

 

a time when your overalls proclaimed to the world

you were “mom’s hero”

and the sparkle in your eyes told me i was yours

 

it’s been years since

your home was with me

years since tom petty serenaded

our early morning rides to ice rinks

but the thing is

“the more things change, the more they stay the same”

as you announced in your speech as salutatorian

and it applies now

yes, it’s true

on the 40^th anniversary of your birth

you are still “mom’s hero”

 

i love you!

 

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

You melted my heart with the pictures and lovely poem Lydi! A mother’s love for her children is infinite-age, time, distance, make no difference in the freshness and depth and strength of that love. Your heart-felt words that flow so lyrically and are so real and pognant express this beautifully. I love the style as you speak directly to “Mom’s Hero” in a poetic journey through his life. Love the phrases, the conversation- “but the thing is”..., that lead the last two verses and pull the reader into the circle of two. Love it, love it, love it! :)))

[Lydia Shutter]

Annette, thank you very much. My son is the light of my life...and I know he knows it! :) Hard to believe he is 40 now. Just yesterday, I was 40! I appreciate your sweet review. Lydi**

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

I know, Time goes so fast! Your son is fortunate to have a mom like you. God bless you both. Xo

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, my friend.

[MCS]

Beautiful read...sons have a very special way of touching a mother’s heart

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, they do. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Mary]

How beautiful this is! I have two sons and a daughter and I can relate so well to your lovely and loving words! Always and forever, our children become our heroes. Now I have to call my sons to let them know I love them :-)

[Lydia Shutter]

How sweet! Yes, they are our heroes and we cherish them. Thank you for your review, Mary. LydI**

[MsJewel]

Absolutely beautiful! :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Julie. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

:) nothing to add ...nothing detracts from such sentiments Lydia ..our memories of children are precious when they are loved and nurtured in our homes ...well done..bravo ..and thank you for this voice of love, respect and acceptance.
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, E....he will always be my "baby". Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ...................

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lovely sentiment from a mother's heart. Why, oh why must they grow up so fast?

[Lydia Shutter]

I knew you would understand! Thanks so much! Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia, feeling the Morse code of a baby's movement and dancing to the rhythm of your heart is Indeed an overture of love that Mozart himself would love to compose. A most endearing tribute to your son and may he cherish the flutter of your butterfly words. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

I am so excited I was able to get back on the site today! Thank you very much for the lovely review, Pat. You are a gem. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Lydi, dear Lydi.. the following phrase whispers a magical spell wrapped in truth absolute, “the more things change, the more they stay the same”

Your boy, cos maybe that's what he'll always be but now wearing a larger shoe size - knows that whereever he walks, you - and his dad, have laid the way as flat as can be possible. Your poem's more than sincere, more than loving from start to finish. How beautiful love can be.

' there was a time ~ you danced to the rhythm of my heart ~ i felt the morse code of your movements ~ interpreting what you had to tell me.. '

[Lydia Shutter]

((((Emma)))) Thank you so much, sweet friend of mine. Our son means the world to us...and to me, well, he is the best thing I ever did in my life! Lydi**

[emmajoy]

This is a beautiful post to read, Lydi. (You) ..

[barleygirl]

THIS IS AWESOME! What a lucky guy, to have a mom like you! Who wouldn't be dancing on clouds after a tribute like this!?!?! I love the way you immersed me in the feelings of being a mom, despite my never having this experience. I love the reference to Tom Petty, which reminds me you're both from Florida & now I'm wondering if you grew up in Florida listening to your home boy? I love the overalls with "Mom's Hero" & then I glance at the collage & there it is! Everything fits so well together, pieces of a life well-enjoyed & honored thru your words (((HUGS))) fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

I moved to Florida with my parents when I was 16 so Tom Petty was with me through high school and college! Thank you so much, Margie. I hope my son has a similar reaction to yours! Lydi**

[Ardra]

Awww.... so sweet lydi...I almost pictured my kido...aren't they the Apple of our eyes...they steal our heart with their first heart beat :))
Such adorable gift..
Loved it

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much. Yes, they do steal our hearts. Lydi**