eleven years ago

eleven years ago

A Chapter by Lyn Anderson
"

a dream

"
eleven years ago,
you were a hope,
two pink stripes
on a stick
after a lifetime
of saying
maybe, someday ...
a tiny miracle
growing inside of me
needing me
to keep you
safe and warm.
today,
your tenth birthday,
I shower you
with kisses
in front of your friends
and you laugh
even as your
face turns red.
and I smile,
because despite
your protests,
I know you still
need me
just as much
as I need you.



© 2018 Lyn Anderson


Author's Note

Lyn Anderson
There are only two reasons it was all worth it.
The song was her favourite when she was really little.

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I love your poem KL, beautiful... and a BIG HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ... wow, 11 going on 20... and, she will always "need you and you her"
~~redzone

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Ten going on twenty. I took ten months to hatch this particular egg
Well this is full of warmth. What an enchanting bridge between mother and daughter.... I can share some of it but of course to the best of my knowledge I did not carry anything inside of me. So For me it was the expectation but from there onwrards of course that the hope and beauty and all the possibilities waiting to unfold. One by one we try to be there try to help.

It is a journey full of great moments....

Really touching

Thankyou

Posted 9 Years Ago


This is beautiful. Anyone, parent or not, can feel your delight over your daughter.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

I am glad. My two girls are the two most important people in my life. When I am busy and frustrated,.. read more
Every good story starts with someone peeing on a stick. Love this piece, so beautiful and caring. Pride, joy and respect for a mother who can show her love in so many ways for her child. You are beautiful and it reflects in your words.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

I appreciate that. Thank you.
This is so beautiful and sweet KLGoode. I can see your pride and your smile from here.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Thank you, I appreciate it.
Sigh.

How I envy you
Able to bring through
A bundle of love and joy
Into the world.

Knowing
It's impossible
For me.

May this day
Forever be
One of love
And celebration
Of a bond.

Between
A mother
And her daughter.

Posted 9 Years Ago


therisa

9 Years Ago

Your welcome, KL. Maybe, some day, I will experience this joy, you have with your daughter.
Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

I hope so. I was very lucky. I never tried until I was 35. Many women who wait so long are not so lu.. read more
therisa

9 Years Ago

KL, for a transwoman, to get pregnant, is a very risky situation, for the mother and child. For the .. read more
This is just so terribly touching. There is nothing like a mother's love and receiving that child's love in return.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

No, there is nothing like it. Thank you.
Awwww, KL...
This makes me all misty sweetheart. xo
Gorgeous poem.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Thanks. Of course, you would get it. :)
Matching Socks

9 Years Ago

Yes, I do. :-)
Good places and thoughts you took me with in the poem. Sweet kisses and long embraces. The sweet wines of memory in old age. Thank you dear Poet for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Thank you I appreciate it.
Coyote Poetry

9 Years Ago

You are welcome.
A loving piece straight from a mom's heart..very heartwarming..

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Thanks. Often it is easier to induce powerful feelings with pain, but sometimes, something sweet spi.. read more

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