10 years.
since - she cracked open the window
of
in-between worlds
pushed her way through
invited herself in
10
years.
before - I panted and prayed
I called, she summoned
she
churned
I
surrendered
10
Years.
ago - we died
a
little
said goodbye
a lot
to what comes before, being born
to what comes before, being a mother
10
Years.
far - from this very day.
We passed each other in twilight halls
as we
both
left
behind
so
we both
could
come
to
be
a
little more
10
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This was a beautiful tribute to your daughter, just so sweetly and perfectly put. Wishing her a happy 10th b-day, and to you as well on being a mommy for 10 years.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Shell
happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteMuch Much more... :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful...
Happy Double Digits,
Raksha...
speechless
ReplyDeletei got four years on you
of the birth days
since my goodbye to what went before
before
your Raksha
before
my Finn
you said it
you said it
you said it
happy birthdays
P.S. If Raksha made Akka, at least in part, i thank her. This site is my secret tipple of 100% proof single malt: where i turn in need. i am drunklovaholic.
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Happy to feed the addiction. Very Happy!
ReplyDeleteDear Akka, thanks for your sweet words. I needed them more than you ever can immagine.
ReplyDeleteCongrats with your sweetie. 10! So big jet still so small. Happy times my friend.
kristen drunkloveaholic...it's been 3 wait 4 seconds since my last drink...
ReplyDeletehang on there Kristen ~ I'm mixing the next drink...it won't be long now.
ReplyDeletethis was absolutely wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteBrava, Akka, Beautiful. I like what Michelle said in the earlier post about what a wonderful gift to your daughter this poem is. I have read and re-read your poem and different details/understanding jump out at me. :o)
ReplyDeleteLove this one so much - reread it a couple of times. Can really relate! Your work makes me smile and feel GOOD to be alive! Understood. Keep it up and let's get you a book deal. So many will be grateful to partake in the ritual drinking of the JUICE!
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