This poem has opened my eyes!

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im just like that nasty mum.
im always rushing and no time for any thing....


I was sitting on a bench
while in a nearby mall,
When I noticed a young mother
with two children who were small.

The youngest one was whining,
"Pick me up," I heard him beg
but the mother's face grew angry
as the child clung to her leg.

"Don't hang on to me," she shouted
as she pushed his hands away,
I wish I'd had the courage
to go up to her and say...

"The time will come too quickly
when those little arms that tug,
Won't ask for you to hold them
or won't freely give a hug.

"The day will sneak up subtly
just as it did with me,
When you can't recall the last time
that your child sat on your knee.

"Like those sacred, pre-dawn feedings
when we cherished time alone
Our babies grow and leave behind
those special times we've known.

"So when your child comes to you
with a book that you can share,
Or asks that you would tuck him in
and help him say his prayer...

"When he comes to sit and chat
or would like to take a walk,
Before you answer that you can't
`cause there's no time to talk"
Remember what all parents learn
so many times too late,
That years go by too quickly
and that childhood doesn't wait.

"Take every opportunity,
if one should slip away
Reach hard to get it back again,
don't wait another day."
I watched that mother walk away
her children followed near,
I hope she'll pick them up
before her chances disappear
 
So true a poem!

I hope that I manage to cherish every moment with Charlie but it's so difficult when there's so much to do :roll:
 
i no Dior is forever pulling at my legs but im busy on here that i dont pic her up. or leave harley in his bouncy chair. i no if some thing ever happened to them all ild think is... if i could turn back time ect ect
 
thats one thing iam dreading with sophie when new baby comes along not having enough time for her, its got to be so hard for the little ones when a new baby comes into the house. It kind of happens already just before there i was putting sophie to bed, and she wanted a carry up the stairs and i had to say mummy cant carry u i felt awful, ended up giving in but it hurt my back like hell :hug:
 
Ah I bet they won't ever think that Dionne, seeing your pics of them they look so happy and very very loved! :)
 
Thats a really touching poem. So many people have said to me 'Enjoy your baby whilst its young.'

Im really going to try to do that :)
 
I would feel way to guilty if i came on here while jamie was awake, they grow up too quick and he is one year old already!! i want to make the most of him and play with him as much as poss!!
I make sure that i come on here when he is asleep or like now OH got in from work a hour ago so is playing football with jamie!!!! :lol:

The poem is so sad!, really makes you think :(
 
aww dionne thats luverly :D i feel like that 2
 
lol why do I always bloody cry at stuff like that? *smacks sentimental self*

It's so true though. I try and make sure I play with Lydia often, but like everyone there are times when I push her away because I'm "too busy" (even if being too busy means watching home and away or something equally unimportant).
 
Home and Away unimportant - tut tut, its the most important thing ever (got hooked when I had bed rest during pregnancy, have missed a few but still watch it now and then :oops: )

I love that poem, I feel like I can hardly remember Seren when she was tiny and we had some a crap relationship then and I will always feel guilty for that. I now have times when I just want to relax and will let her play on the floor whilst I read but I also make sure every night we have our usual cuddle before bed and as she still feeds during the night I try to enjoy our time then, but usually fall asleep straight away sadly.We went for lunch today and there was a little boy sat in his pushchair trying to get his mums attention for about half an hour but she was just ignoring him, made me feel sad.
 
beanie said:
.We went for lunch today and there was a little boy sat in his pushchair trying to get his mums attention for about half an hour but she was just ignoring him, made me feel sad.

when i see that to it upsets me but some times i do it and dont no, kris was recording Dior the other day messing about in the living room i was just sitting there on sofa watching tv she was running u to me showing off and i didnt even look at her :( didnt realise until i watched it back it really upset me.

iv made a promise to myself now im only on here when they are alseep as i no il regret it when they grow as i cant turn back time
 
beanie said:
Home and Away unimportant - tut tut, its the most important thing ever (got hooked when I had bed rest during pregnancy, have missed a few but still watch it now and then :oops: )

lol if I miss an episode I start thinking "oh god what if something really good happened and I've missed it!" - it's rare I miss any though, and If I do, I do my best to watch the repeat the next day at lunchtime lol.
 

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