On a hot July day
a mother's love is clear
she holds her little one
and wipes away each tear
Somewhere in the distance
there's a small girl
playing a child's game
in her childhood world
She jumps into teen years
and puts on a show
kicking up her heels
knowing everything to know
A young woman's dream
soon comes her way
a mother with child
joy fills each day
An old grandmother's heart
is filled to overflow
more time has come
to watch them grow
Her face has aged
the mirror does say
her heart's the same
with grandchildren she'll play
Many paths she's traveled
since that hot July day
when that precious, old mother
wiped her tears away
It will be 59 years tomorrow since my mother held me for the first time.The years has slipped away but not forgotten. Thank you God for another year, a wonderful family and a lifetime of memories. Blessings, Susie
So beautiful.....
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy Birthday.
Beautiful, have a wonderful birthday.
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Happy Birthday, "young lady"!!
ReplyDeleteHi Susie! Another beautiful poem! I especially loved the lines that show the transition between being a girl who grows into a teenager who is "knowing all there is to know" and then moving on to become a woman with a child of her own. With each line, I could just feel myself reliving those periods of my life and thinking back on all the growing times. My mother used to always call me on my birthday in the morning and say:
ReplyDelete"This many years ago:---(whatever my age was at the time), Mama was so happy because I held my little girl in my arms for the first time". That always meant the world to me. Even though she has been gone for many years, I still hear her words in my heart as each year rolls around. Have a lovely evening tonight and a wonderful day tomorrow! Delisa :)
Lovely poem, Susie. I hope you have a wonderful birthday! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem. I wish you a very happy birthday, Susie. Enjoy every minute of the day!
ReplyDeleteAwww, thank you all so much, it means a lot to me. I cherish every comment and birthday wishes. Hope you all have a nice evening as well..Susie
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Susie. Such a sweet poem that every mother can relate to.
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Beautiful Poem Susie ~
Beautiful poem, Susie... Don't the years pass quickly???? Happy Birthday to YOU.. (Mine is next week--but I am much older than you!!!)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful day!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Thank you Janet, Helena and Betsy for the beautiful comments and birthday wishes. Happy Early birthday to you Betsy, in case I forget. The years fly by it seems, especially when you get older.. Thanks again to all...Susie
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and heartfelt Susie. Wishing you many happy blessings on your birthday. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Christine for the comments and birthday wishes..Susie
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem to read on this hot July day :-)
ReplyDeleteGod bless and have a great weekend :-)
~Ron
Thank you Ron so much. Try and stay cool..lol..God bless you too..susie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, Susie. I hope you had a wonderful birthday. What a sweet memory of your mother. I loved the poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brenda, I had an great day. Thanks for stopping by..Susie
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