THOUGHTS ON MY CHILDREN

THOUGHTS ON CHILDREN

My children when I look at you 

And see how much you've grown,

It takes me back in memory 

To the best days I have known.

You were wanted and planned for

And I struggled to give you birth,

No greater joy has ever been mine

The sweetest days on earth.

I held your tiny hands in mine

And looked into your eyes,

Very protective I became

I should give me no surprise,

Each stage you went through

Was learning for me too

I tried so very hard 

To do the best for you.

I painted and cooked with you

And let you walk in the rain,

We often splashed in puddles

These days would not come again.

We sang sweet songs and nursery rhymes

We read books by the score,

I see you now tucked up in bed

If I peep through memory's door.

I hear the funny things you said

And see the funny things you'd do,

I remember oh so much of childhood days

With sport, lessons and the music too.

I watched with pride as you graduated

Cap and gown ~ my pride worn on my sleeve

I knew that they were coming

The days when you would leave.

And now you are established

Settled down and happy too

You work very hard in life

And I'm so proud of you.

It is another hand you reach for

And love shines in your eyes

May love and laughter live for you 

Under clear blue skies.

I watch you now as you sit down to eat

A glass of wine in your hand,

I hear your deep discussions on life

And the things that you have planned.

You have brought such joy to me

And I take joy like no other

That life was very kind to me

And I am your loving Mother. 

© Linda J. Vaughan

9th. July 2012