Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Don't Think You're Alone


To my child, whom I love and admire
Have dreams in your heart and watch them transpire
Have confidence to walk in your own shoes
Don't be afraid to go wherever you choose

I know I can't be there to hold your hand
As you wander through life's wonderland
The unknown path may seem somewhat scary,
Don't worry my darling, as each track will vary
Decisions and choices you'll make day by day
I'll be watching over you, each step of the way
Wherever you go, whatever you do
Don't think you're alone
I'll be right there with you


This poem was inspired by the above 
picture prompt, provided by creative writing ink.

 
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12 comments:

  1. NeniAugust 3, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    nice and thoughtful one... :)

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  2. WVAugust 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    So touchin, Jewel. Great. wanda

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  3. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Aw, touching and beautiful yet a hint of sadness too, that the narrator can't be there in person for the child. Really sounds like the voice of a guardian :)

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  4. Wife AbroadAugust 6, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Thank you for your comments!

    I'm so pleased you interpretated my poem as intended inkyscribbles!

    I never know if I manage to convey my thoughts properly or not!

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  5. NovrozAugust 6, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Beautiful....such a perfect poem for a mother to a daughter

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  6. Wife AbroadAugust 6, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Thank you!! Mother to daughter were my thoughts exactly!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    This is beautiful!

    I agree with inkyscribbles. It's so touching and sad at the same time. There were moments where I felt a bit uncomfortable because I felt like reading a personal letter or a will from mother to daughter. How brilliant!

    I've always admired (and kinda envied) your way of writing poems. You made them look so...effortless, especially with the rhymes!

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  8. Wife AbroadAugust 7, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Thank you so much si_ulil!

    Sometimes I feel I ramble on a bit with my poems. I don't leave much room for people to imagine or interpret things for themselves like others do in their work.

    I was quite pleased with this poem though and I am delighted with the kind words and comments.

    Thanks again.

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  9. JulsNSAugust 8, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Beautiful

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  10. Wife AbroadAugust 10, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Thanks for your comment. I look forward to reading your work!

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  11. CB CondezAugust 29, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Hello, Jewel, I only read this now. I think it's beautiful -- a message that every mother keeps in her heart, I think. Thank you for putting it into words.

    I wonder why you've not posted anything these past few weeks... I hope to be able to read your poems again soon! =D

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  12. Wife AbroadSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Hi CBCondez!
    Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm not a mother, but tried really hard to capture a mother's emotions. Your comment indicates I was on the right track!

    I've just started a short teaching course and unlike many of the people on here, I've found it difficult to keep up with writing at the same time! I'm feeling a bit more organised now, so hopefully I'll be able to produce some poems again!

    Thank you

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