May 6, 2011

{You are my I Love You} Kelso Washington Lifestyle Photography

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.  :-)












2 comments:

  1. Beautiful poem Krista, and the love in the moments you captured brought tears to my eyes.

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  2. Good heavens. I see the devotion here....♥

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