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A Note From Mom
You stand today, robed in white, and soon to take the arm of your father. Beneath your veil, I can see the wonderous smile that has always lit my heart.
You are so beautiful! The darkness of your hair, falling upon pearls of white - the satin of your gown, perfectly forming your body. You are the "vision of loveliness" that everyone speaks of.
Where has the time gone, my baby? It was not long ago that I held you in my arms, at the first moments of your existance.
I have held you when you were sick, reprimanded you in your ignorance, and loved you for your uniqueness. You have brought me fear, tears, but most of all - love.
As you take the arm of your father, I will weep for the little girl I am loosing - but I will rejoice, in the woman that will remain my friend for a lifetime.
You have grown to be as beautiful as the wedding gown you now wear. The gentleness of your spirit, the warmth of your smile, and the true giving of your heart to everyone, endears you to all who have come to share with you this day. We are so proud of the person that has become - you!
Your father, now awaits, to to take your hand and give you into the heart of another. Be gentle - for his heart is breaking.
I Love You,
Mom
"I wish for you the happiest of lives, my darling, Kim."
I really think you captured a moment beautifully. Other than birth, this is probably the most important moment in the mother daughter relationship, though an argument could be made for childbirth. Anyway, you captured the thoughts and emotions perfectly.
My mom has experienced this, my dad too. My sister has only been married for six months. I do have to hand it to my parents. They:
1. survived it
2. did not bother my sister much regarding details.
I know that people they wanted were not invited, and they were ok with it.
a mother's infinite love.. ever pouring like a waterfall
I'm sorry to say, but have you ever tried to experience life without parents?
All I can say on this is that, I have lost both my parents, before the age of 15, I am 21 now, and it has been the hardest time, in my life.
All I can say is, why do so many kids complain about their parents? Why not trying to live without any, and having a very abusive half-brother, as your guardian, until you were an legal adult, at the age of 18.
I'm sorry if I sound rude, but all I have to say is try living most of your life without any parents, at all, then try telling me what life really seems like.
lovely poem i really :*D .
enjoyed reading it :*).
awww, this brought tears to my eyes...
Lesa, I don't have any daughters, but when my oldest son married I cried for a week. I knew he was gone for good because of our homelife. I was right. But you know what? He has made the best of fathers to his son and daughter. This poem is so neat! It just reeks of love and caring. I always wanted a close family life. Your daughter is a lucky girl.
Love,
Jess
Lesa, Oh! we mothers have all experienced this feeling! I have stood in this spot when my daughter got married ...and sadly was here when she got divorced also,which is nothing I wished for her :( ...thankyou once again for a wonderful look into a mothers heart ....Lorraine
How honored i feel, to add my comments just below the inspiration of this poem.
Smilesz.
A very lucky lady she is...and a loving mom u are, lesa.
thanxs for inviting me to read this.
It is definitely worth it .~
;)
You really touched my heart! I only hope one day, like you, I will have the chance to stand in your place, and watch my husband give my daughter away at here wedding.
I told you that people would love your writting if you just found the right place.
I love you mom
yes indeed! I have one daughter. her name is Rebecca. She is my youngest, and the mother of my little Punky-Butt! She is also living with me again and expecting my second grandchild... Tho I wasn't all that happy when she married, I am glad that she knows she can always come home to Daddy!
Oh Lesa, I knew this would be a special poem! Thanks for leading me here. This is absolutely beautiful!!! Every word you've written is evidedent of a stong mother-daughter bond. Funny how once we let our little girls go, they suddenly become our best friend. That just goes to show, we as mothers, are special people too! Right?
On another note, I recently wrote a poem for my 16 year old son, called "Our Love," please read if you find time.
Again Lesa, I want to say thanks for sharing this very special, very personal event in your life. Enjoyed your poem very much ~!
Tricia
Disarmingly thought provoking
and explicatory of our human
reality within the family
context...
And indeed, explodes metaphorically
in the following rnriching lines:
"You have brought me
fears, tears, but most
of all - love..."
May we then, as humane beings
embrace and live by this uplifting
love enshrined with the soul
of: "A Note From Mom"!!
Ugonna