Tag: motherhood
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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
The other day, Bridgette posted a beautiful piece called Photography: Beaver Moon. It featured an excerpt from the children’s book, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. It took me back decades to when I was a little girl and my mother lead my Brownie Troop in a “Bear Hunt.” She was our troop leader and…
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Apple Picking with Newlyweds
A few weekends ago, I spent a glorious afternoon,unusually warm for October,apple picking with my daughter and her husband,during their first weekend visit home since the wedding.I marveled at both the novelty and the ordinaryof the newlyweds and their interactions -light banter, playful competition, silly teasing,mixed with snuggles and handholding and kisses.Watching them read the…
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I Miss My Mom
Visiting my daughter in Miami,We walked a block in the rain,To a little place she likes to eat,To order food and bring it back to her place.As we were checking out,(She in front of me as I was more indecisive,)I handed her my credit card to pay,But as I approached the cash register,I saw her…
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Baby
I cry and you come,I reach out and you touch,I hurt and you soothe,I hunger and you nourish,I thirst and you quench,I frighten and you calm,I coo and you respond,I frustrate and you give me words,I approach danger and you rescue,I’m curious and you show me,I tire and you rock me.I am vulnerable, soft, delicate…
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I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane
My personal item’s packed,I’m ready to go,I’m standing here outside my door,The dogs at the window wanting to say goodbye,But the dawn is breaking,It’s early morn,The uber’s waiting,He’s hit his horn,Already I’m so excited,I could die.So I’ll hug me and smile for me,Tell me that it’s time for me,To hold my girl and never let…
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I Wore My Daughter’s Pants Today
I wore my daughter’s pants today,I didn’t think they’d fit,They didn’t squeeze my waist at all,And only glanced my hip.Remember how they looked on her,So cute and hip and WOW!I love the soft, soft corduroy,I dress for comfort now.My youngest girl with vibrant hair,She’s grown and on her own,But when I wore her pants today,It…
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When Did This Happen?!
A stranger in my daughter’s new city, I follow where she leads, impressed by her confidence As she navigates the area she has come to know through countless walks, runs and bike rides. It’s not just Miami that’s new to me, but also this young woman, All grown up with a furnished apartment, cleaning products…
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National Poetry Month-Pregnancy Haiku
Her belly grows round, Shelter to a new being, A lifegiving force.
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National Poetry Month-My Daughters
I know my daughters are the very best of me my lessons on how to live free the perspective that helps me see Incredibly blessed to have three True Gifts This was supposed to be a Cinquain, but I messed up the number of lines, didn’t want to change it, and now it’s Free Verse!…
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National Poetry Month-The Day She Was Born
On the day she was born, I expected a boy, But as noon followed morn, This girl brought me joy! Everyone guessed a boy, But no matter-what love, I’d never known such joy, My gift from above! All that matters-what love! Now I am a mother, To this gift from above, This love like no…
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National Poetry Month-Recipe for Motherhood
4 heaping cups of Mama bear, lay down my life love 1 cup each of awe and inspiration, gratitude and joy 1/2 cup each of patience, empathy and compassion 3T each of structure, discipline and expectations Generously sprinkle in laughter and humor Fold in snuggles and hugs Remove any sense of having control (ever again!)…
The Journey Inward 