eleven years ago

a dream

eleven years ago,
you were a hope,
two pink stripes
on a stick
after a lifetime
of saying
maybe, someday ...
a tiny miracle
growing inside of me
needing me
to keep you
safe and warm.
today,
your tenth birthday,
I shower you
with kisses
in front of your friends
and you laugh
even as your
face turns red.
and I smile,
because despite
your protests,
I know you still
need me
just as much
as I need you.

Author's Note

There are only two reasons it was all worth it.
The song was her favourite when she was really little.

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

We parents adore our children whatever as they are extentions of ourselves. At ten they certainly still need us. A fine expression of love,

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, yes, although most days she thinks she is going on 20, she every once in awhile concedes to a good mush session.:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

aw, this is so touching....nothing like a mother's love.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. Sometimes you just need to step back and see how good your life is despite the trials.