Little,
baby,
girl of mine.
Giggles,
daily,
with delight.
Big eyes,
chub cheeks,
pretty curls.
Swing high,
joy squeaks,
dance and twirl.
Time past,
attacks,
came my way.
Grew fast,
rough cracks,
brought dismay.
Teen years,
anger,
brought us strife.
Sad tears,
anchor,
plans for life.
Pick up,
slowly,
heal what was.
Heart pumps,
solely,
felt by us.
Giving,
all my
soul could shove.
Willing
to try,
with pure love.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Thank you, Grace.
Joanna
Thanks so much, Joanna 💕
Wonderfully poignant take on the parent-child relationship. This feels bittersweet, yet hopeful at the end. I’ve never been a parent, but I’ve been a teenager, and I remember how rough it can be. Gorgeous words, Grace. 🙂
Thanks so much, Mike. Yes parenting is a roller coaster. Thank fully, this specific piece was not based on a personal relationship.💕🙏💕 So happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Thanks again.💕
This is gorgeous. The power of parenting. Amazing! 🌺💖
Thanks so much, Lamittan.💕
You’re most welcome, Grace. 💖
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The potential of those we love but can never direct, far less own. To see them develop, learning from their own experiences, ultimately has to be sufficient.
Yes. So satisfying too. Thanks for sharing.💕
Very hopeful and uplifting. Our relationships with the important people in our lives are worth fighting for, after all.
Absolutely. Thanks so much.💕
You are very welcome, Grace. It was a thoughtful and sweet piece.
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Beautiful. It has a nice rhythm.
Deep meaning
Glad you liked it. Thanks so much.💕
A sweet (realistic) piece! 😉
Thanks so much.💕
The joys of parenting!
Yesss.🤣
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Thanks for checking out my blog; I am new to parenting and enjoyed your words.
My pleasure . Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed .💕
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A poem full of potentials! Beautiful.
Thanks so much.💕
Beautiful, dear Grace. Resonates deeply. I love it much. 💞
So happy to hear that, Jeff. Thanks so much.💕
You’re most welcome, Grace. Always. 💞
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So beautiful.
Thank you.💕
Adorable ❤
Thank you, Laiba.💕
Pleasure Grace💖
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The rhythm is taking us on a ride, the not-so-easy one of parenting!
Very well penned Grace! 💖
Thanks so much, Marie.💕
A good adventure through change. Giggles and curls swing high into the sky, dancing and twirling, into the clouds, thunder and tears, floods of independence make new rivers carving cracks downstream from Mother’s head waters, healing near the gentle creeks of love where Mother and daughter have a picnic to pick up a conversation between adults.
Beautiful response 💕💕💕
A beautiful poem on parental love and aspirations. Well done, Grace 💖💐
thanks so much, KK.💕
Most welcome Grace 💖
oh the love a mother knows of her child so deep. Beautiful Grace. 💖💖
Thank you, dear Cindy.💕
A pleasure always dearest! 💖💖
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It’s a boomerang kind of thing… I’m just seeing my eldest begin to turn…
Lots of patience is necessary. The good thing is knowing that this is just another phase.💕🙏💕
Connections sway, when heart gives way, to the endearing moments! Lovely!
Thanks so much, Warren.
How sweet Grace. So moving
Thanks so much, Maya.💕