Sunday, March 18, 2012

Emalia

Daughter
I breathed you in
the moment you were released
into the world to make your mark
to question
to love
to empathize
to lead
to be yourself

Daughter
your bright spirit
gives me new life
day in
day out
my purpose redefined
to strengthen your wings
so you can fly
Fly!

Daughter
a reminding smile
of innocence
of peace
of a better place
a heart so pure
so soft
so real
so vibrant

Daughter
the beat of my heart
time quickly passing by
priceless moments
left to reminisce
my memory holds strong
like my arms around you
slow down
I need
to fully embrace you


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12 comments:

  1. drferreriblogspot.comMarch 18, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Lovely poem - it builds and builds until the last stanze when you beg her to just slow down...what a wonderful memory.

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  2. Stacey ShubitzMarch 19, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    This is a beautiful poem. I really love the way you started each of your stanzas with the word "daughter." It really grounded me in what really matters with this poem.

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    1. MandyMarch 19, 2012 at 10:39 PM

      Thank you, Stacey. My daughter just turned one today, and as I wrote this, I am still in awe that I am a mother. Wow.

      Mandy Chock @ The Chockboard

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  3. AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Clear and delicate construction; a very tender piece! Bravo! :)

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    1. MandyMarch 19, 2012 at 10:37 PM

      Thank you, Paul. The true poet that you are, your comment makes me smile.

      Mandy Chock @ The Chockboard

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  4. Christy Rush-LevineMarch 19, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    That first stanza took my breath away. That is amazing craft, and even more amazing is the sentiment it conveys. Reading your words is such a treat each day!

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  5. elsieMarch 19, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Someday your daughter will love to read this and know how special she is to you. Lovely!

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    1. MandyMarch 19, 2012 at 10:41 PM

      Thank you, Elsie. I will show her this when she is older :)

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  6. Arlee BirdMarch 19, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I followed your signature link here--it works!
    Nice poem. I can relate. I have 3 daughters and 1 stepdaughter who are now all grown and live far from me. I miss them since I don't see them often, but they were a joy as they were growing up.


    Lee
    An A to Z Co-Host
    Tossing It Out
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    1. MandyMarch 19, 2012 at 9:43 PM

      Thanks, Arlee! I am honored that you commented on my post. See you at the A to Z challenge in April!

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