One Window

Written by my 15 year old granddaughter Jalaina, in honor of her late mother.

 

One Window is all I need,

To see your face once more,

To feel your soft touch again,

To hear your gentle voice again;

To bring you back down from heaven,

To love and care for me.

 

Jalaina Shalene

Author's Note

Written by my granddaughter in honor of her mother
who died when she was 5 years old.

Reviews

[BrightEyes]

there can be nothing so profound in a small child's life as the loss of a parent. especially when they are really too young to understand. The title here "One Window" is perfection; as it puts me in mind of gazing upon the heavens where her mother now resides; of sharing those stars and moon - their spirits engaged in that time and space - even though they are separated here on the physical plane. This is a beautiful and poignant write she has shared with us for her mother :-)

[Brandon]

Very heartfelt piece. Extremely sad situation, but she did beautifully putting her thoughts into words.

[Antony]

Oh my! this is so sad Norma, we couldn't begin to imagine the feelings this young girl has about her mother. she did a great job of expressing the sadness and the need she feels.
Tony

[Michael X]

Norma, this touching poem speaks valumes and brings tears to the heart,
I can relate to your loss, the sentimental value is priceless, truly beautiful.

[Poeticpiers]

Simple brief and beautiful. She has a talent which needs encouraging.This touched me deeply I too lost my mother when I was small

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Very touching, damn she really has quite a handle on this poetry thing at her age... I think she can teach me a thing or two...

At any age losing a parent is tough but when your are still growing and learning it has to be even harder to lose that one who guides and protects you... I think we all see our parents as invincible... I lost my mom two years ago but always feel her right next to my heart.

[*** Hey Jude***]

This is such a heart touching, amazing piece, and by your 5 year old granddaughter. I know you must be proud of her. {{{Norma}}} as a gammie I feel your pain of not wanting their grandchild to hurt. I am deeply sorry for your lose. Carrying you in my thoughts and prayers ~ Jude xoxo

[Fran Marie]

A very profound and touching piece ~ it's sad to lose a mother at age 5

and during the teenage years she is reaching out to have her mom

once again~thru~one window at a most important time in her life~

being a teenager~ a poignant write so deeply expressed and beautifully penned

Well DonE! Jalaina ~Fran Marie

[C.T. Bailey]

This is extraordinary. I want to peer through that window...I want to see my dad. What a wonderful and moving tribute. I often wonder about those who have preceded me and how that I might transcend the bonds of this earth to hold them. One day.

Todd

[Dani California]

This is so beautiful and heartbreaking. Norma, my heart is really
heavy reading this. Such a heartfelt expression, from such
a young soul. Just one window....

The pain of losing a parent/child is something from which we
never really heal, only learn to live with. That window is there,
it's the one her mother watches and guides her through, which
is indeed how she came up with the thought. Because it exists.

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.