all grown up
Where has the time gone?
Twenty-five years, disappeared.
Blonde and brown-eyed,
full of three-year-old spunk
you were, when we first met.
Now, the only “time out” to be had
is for me to watch with pride
as you walk the aisle, a beautiful bride.
2011-04-08
P. Wanken
~ for Hillary ~
written for Poetic Asides poem-a-day challenge Day 8: “ready to celebrate”
Paula, this brought tears to my eyes. Whether it was a blended family or adoption, you are truly a mom. No one else could write this. I love your sense of family.
Amy
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/you-said-it/
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Amy~
Though I had a significant role in the life of this bride for many years, she is not my daughter–though I love her, as one. I was never fortunate enough to be given the title of “mom”…but thank you for your kind words. They touch my heart.
~Paula
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★★★★★
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Thank you, Kristin!!
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This is so touching and brings back memories. Beautiful!
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Thanks, Judy!
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Vivid and striking in its “fast forward” sorta headlong child-to-bride rush. Very tender. Well done. Salute.
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Thanks, Ron. I appreciate the visit, and the feedback.
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To be loved by you is such a gift ❤
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Aw, Ash….thanks! And I *DO* love you! …miss you, too!
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