Moments

How quickly time flies, 

passing by in just the blink 

of an eye and moving 

forward without a backward

glance at the past. 

One day you will know this, too. 

Just I have spent a lifetime 

collecting memories. 

What more is life than a collection

of snapshots and emotions?

Actions and reactions, 

known and unknown. 

We learn lessons by watching

and doing, 

recreating sounds to form

a first word 

and shakily standing to 

take our first steps. 

We all fall...

but it is important to learn 

how to get back up again. 

As your mom, I will be there

for your firsts. 

First words,

first steps, 

first smiles.

At least, I hope to be. 

I haven't met you yet, 

but I know you.

I know that the love I 

feel for you now will

only grow with you. 

As my belly expands, 

so does my fear. I fear 

that I won't be able to 

protect you, that I'll 

somehow let you down, 

that I will be the reason 

for your tears. I am afraid 

that I might miss something, 

that I might lose you; apprehensive 

for every tomorrow. 

and yet, 

I am joyful. 

I know that life will get hectic sometimes. 

I know there will be pain. 

But I also know there will be love. 

That even if you shout out 

that you hate me and slam the doors, 

I will still love you. 

I know that I will cry with you 

in unsteady moments, 

broken relationships, 

and hurting hearts. 

I will hold you close when this world

feels too big and the monsters too scary. 

I will squeeze your hand when you 

need courage to face the darkness, 

be your light one more time if you need me. 

And one day, I will wake up and realize 

how many years have passed, look back 

on the snapshots and emotions stored up 

in photo albums that I'll probably never finish.

Perhaps one day we can look back on them together, 

reminisce of favorite toys and phases, 

and laugh about stages of rebellion. 

I will love you from here until forever, 

and not once will my feelings fade. 

You are mine, you are beautiful, and you are loved.

Reviews

[Alucard6336]

I chose this one to read based on your name, which is a religious reference.

I was moved by this. It's beautiful. I can't remember the last time (or ever) something on this website had ever made me shed a joyful tear.

That means you hold a site reading record for me.

Anyways, I wish I could write anything short in a goodly matter. Some people manifest love in writing, and some manifest dark. You have a real talent, don't you ever forget that.