My first
candid reflection
was when I looked
at my mother
I saw my future
in her face
Then, when I first laid eyes
on my son
and I saw my mother
in his face
the world became smaller
life no longer
made me
afraid
but
I was very aware
that he would be influenced
by every decision
I ever made
That was just precious. what a reflection of family love. Nurturing tone. Respect and appreciation. Profound.
ReplyDeleteMs Tish...Me thanks you sooo much! That is indeed what I ws feeling...
ReplyDeleteCool I am get a few things ri every now and again .. but shhh .. keep that between you and I k...lol I got a reputation to uphold.lol
ReplyDeleteWill do....
ReplyDeleteI am really feeling that you're much deeper than the eye can see
There is so much I can say to that especially since round here bouncing off the walls from the two cups of coffee I just had to cover for the breakfast and lunch I haven't eatten... Ummm... lol... My mind had a about 50 different responses..lol.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy ya Lady... Thaks 4 adding smiles to me with out even realizing you just said so much in that last statement
mY PLEASURE..."a bIG sMILE"
ReplyDeleteJoyce, sorry I haven't been around much to comment...I am still mourning, but I hope to feel better soon. This was a beautiful reflection my dear...I think things of a very compelling nature when I look into my children's eyes. I think about how they see me. I try to be strong because when I am not they have such a helpless look about them that makes me feel guilty for them ever having to witness me display pain. I heard that men naturally want to be able to fix things so when they can't they feel useless, I don't want them to think like that. Sorry for the rambling, but I have been quiet the past few days and decided that my silence is no longer golden...LOL!!! Damn, I just laughed, again thanks for allowing me to view your art and what a beauty it was...
ReplyDeleteDeesia...Like I said...I ahte to see you sad...but so is life.
ReplyDeleteI pray for your strength each day, even if you dont ask for prayer...you are a beautiful person..and Love should never have taken you for granted.
Your heart will heal...in due time. Sending you a gigantic hug....
thanks for feelign free enough to vent. My space..is yours too!
It feels warm...thanks!!! Is that what happened...Love took me for granted? I don't understand...I mean the bibble speaks of love like it is something magnificent, why have I only experienced pain with it...maybe it just isn't for me.
ReplyDeleteSorry...
ReplyDeletedont say sorry.....say what you feel
ReplyDeleteDamn, it took my comment....I was saying love is beautiful..and bigger than all of us
ReplyDeleteWe know the course of love can be rocky...and I only pray you dont become bitter...jus becuz one try didnt workk like u wanted it. The end of the story has not been told
you are right the greatest moments for us
ReplyDeleteis when we no longer hide from within ourselves about ourselves
to know the intricacies of ourselves
no longer to fear or deny them
Z..very wise words!Thanks for stoppin by...
ReplyDeleteJoyce you have great insight creatively spoken in your poetry. This poem says so much about what we see in the faces of our family members. The traits we share both physically and behaviorally we can see passed down if we take the time to look. Thanks for sharing your candid reflection.
ReplyDeleteVelle.....You see where I am always trying to go..and what youre saying is very true.
ReplyDeleteOur behaviours, the things we do today...in front of our kids...help influence out childrens future. We do things,and we dont think they're looking. I can remember always watching my mother...and how she handled things...Today, I see flashes of her actions. Just as I am sure Erik sees flashes of mine...
Thanks for your comment...
Joyce this was so strong it is seen everyday and should be flet by every human being so that we know that is why we were put here... to love and be loved uncoditionally. So many people take their children for granted if they would look in their eyes and see the power that is there and the possibilites that they hold we would have a chance of making this world better.
ReplyDeleteEnchanting.....I love your soul! That's exactly what is being said. We hold the key to our kids futures. Some will never forget the things we do. I know my mother has been dead 27 years, and I still remember thigns she told me about life, people, and love....
ReplyDeleteI try to pass those lessons on to my son,so he will at least have something to go on...
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