When I was a very young mom back in the Eighties, I often drew writing inspiration from my two children. To honour Mother’s Day, I am publishing a couple of short pieces from my 1980’s archives. For today, here is a poem.
Picture a Little Girl
Picture a little girl with eyes of warm innocent blue.
Picture the morning sun kissing her braids as they swing and dance in the breeze.
Think of a youngster who adores her new puppy, and yet chastises him severely when he chases her “poor little cat”.
Imagine a child with a song in her voice and a laugh always ready,
Yet almost as easily a tear is born because her heart is so soft.
Think of a little girl who loves reading fairy tales, chewing bubblegum, and giving big wet kisses,
And yet can be quiet, intense, and deeply absorbed in a thought.
Imagine a little girl graced with all of these qualities.
Wouldn’t you love it, if you had a daughter like that?
I’m glad I do.
♥
Tomorrow: My Son
Jennifer's Journal 
How lovely — and how nice to meet you! Thanks 🙂
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Thank you! It’s so very nice to meet you too. 🙂
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This is so sweet!
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Thank you. 🙂
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Jennifer Beautiful memories to be treasured, I have nominated you for THE BEST MOMENT AWARD
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I am honoured! Thank you.
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What a lovely poem for your daughter. She is really quite beautiful.
PS. She looks like you.
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The apple of my eye, as they say. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing Jennifer. You are a very talented lady.
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Thanks, cousin! xo
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What a cutie! I love the photos. She will be able to cherish your thoughts forever!
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That is part of what I hoped for my blog, another way of leaving something behind for my kids. 🙂
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Just beautiful Jen, I always loved this pic, she’s so cute.
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I won’t argue with that. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Spontaneous Creativity.
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Thanks!
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