You can never fully understand the bond between parent and child until you experience it. I can say this because I am now a mother, and have never known a greater love.
Maybe this is why I still cry when magically, in front of my lens, I am ever so humbly able to capture a glimpse into the complex relationships of others. Why I tear up at diaper commercials and silly little greeting cards. And I anticipate that no matter how old your child becomes, you still see them as your babies and hear their giggles down the hall.
I was standing in Barnes and Noble the other day browsing. I came across a little book called "You are my I Love You." Talk about embarrassing when suddenly I found myself standing there with tears streaming down my face, about to drop my coffee and books while scrambling for a tissue. Needless to say, I came home with it, snuggled up on the couch, and read it to my little one. And I hope someday she will read it to her children and think of me.
I am your parent, you are my child
I am your quiet place, you are my wild
I am your calm face, you are my giggle
I am your wait, you are my wiggle
I am your audience, you are my clown
I am your London Bridge, you are my falling down
I am your carrot sticks, you are my licorice
I am your dandelion, you are my first wish
I am your water wings, you are my deep
I am your open arms, you are my running leap
I am your way home, you are my new path
I am your dry towel, you are my wet bath
I am your dinner, you are my chocolate cake
I am your bedtime, you are my wide awake
I am your finish line, you are my race
I am your praying hands, you are my saving grace
I am your favourite book, you are my new lines
I am your nightlight, you are my sunshine
I am your lullaby, you are my peek-a-boo
I am your kiss goodnight, you are my I love you
Amy, I hope I haven't imposed too much on your preview, but your love inspires me. :-)
Beautiful poem Krista, and the love in the moments you captured brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteGood heavens. I see the devotion here....♥
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