FROM THE DAY YOU WERE BORN (in words and photos)
FROM THE DAY YOU WERE BORN
My heart stood still
for just a moment or two
and skipped a few beats
on the day you were born,
each one of you
as recalling those days
from the distance of now,
I can’t help but smile
when I think of how far
we’ve come over the years
to become who we are
amid laughter and tears.
and skipped a few beats
on the day you were born,
each one of you
as recalling those days
from the distance of now,
I can’t help but smile
when I think of how far
we’ve come over the years
to become who we are
amid laughter and tears.
Children learn from their parents,
at least that’s what they say,
but we’ve learned from you
from the beginning,
from the day you were born.
You taught us how to look
at the things that came up
situations big and small;
how to see them with eyes
that weren’t so quick to judge;
you taught us how to hear you,
and even more important than that,
to listen to the wise things
you said, each one of you.
And you taught us to be fair,
not to be so quick to judge.
at least that’s what they say,
but we’ve learned from you
from the beginning,
from the day you were born.
You taught us how to look
at the things that came up
situations big and small;
how to see them with eyes
that weren’t so quick to judge;
you taught us how to hear you,
and even more important than that,
to listen to the wise things
you said, each one of you.
And you taught us to be fair,
not to be so quick to judge.
And when it was time
for you to be on your own,
you taught us, each one of you,
how to let go
and allow you to fly
and to test those new wings.
When the time was right
we all knew what to do
as we stood back
and watched you begin to soar.
So many things we’ve learned from you
since that miracle of birth,
from the day you were born.
(c) barbara kausteklis 7-3-11
Written for Drips of Ink
“Sunday Inspirations/Birth.”
http://www.myspace.com/drips_of_ink/blog/543457133
Thanks always for your visits and comments
and wishing everyone a peaceful weekend
and Happy and Safe Fourth of July.
~barb~
This is absolutely beautiful, Barbara…And what a wonderful message… :love:
Wonderful poem and pictures! Children are great teachers! 🙂 :love:
Awww Barb I love it ..So, true so, much me learn and grow :love: :love:
Such a beautifully wonderful write Barbara…Love the photo. 🙂
SO LOVELY BARBARA ,, THANKS FOR SHARING LOVE AND HUGS INKY
Beautiful words and pics Barbara! 🙂 :love:
ok…. love this and the duckies