I Blinked

Feeling a bit nostalgic lately, my daughter is only nine for now, but how quickly it has
gone by.


I Blinked
    by Amy Swanson


When I first brought you home
       so wondrous to behold
              little fingers, precious toes
                     tiny bundle of perfection

And then I blinked.


Nature through your eyes
       Each day is a surprise
              the time so quickly flies
                     you gaze at life with wonder

And then I blinked.


With baby steps you now explore
       we'll never go back to before
              you've opened up life's door
                     and stepped on through

And then I blinked.


 First day of school came much too fast
       Your toddler days I knew would pass
              I wonder if my heart is glass
                     I feel it start to break

And then I blinked.


Packed away your little toys
       you're now concerned with friends, and boys
              and walk with such a graceful poise -
                     baby steps no more, you run so quickly.

And then I blinked.


Getting ready, that first date
       can't we slow things down, please wait.
              I hear echoes of yesterday -
                    the years have gone by much too rapidly.

And then...

                 I blinked.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 3/12/2009 2:40:00 AM
Yes, Amy.. in the blink of an eye so much can and does unfold..we need not be told..we just have to behold..the new grows old..life, oooh, blissful, fleeting life..Very well written, Amy!
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Date: 12/27/2008 6:28:00 PM
I love this beautiful write. Thanks for the kind comment on my poetry.
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Date: 12/8/2008 10:13:00 AM
This is wonderful! Great work!
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Date: 12/6/2008 10:01:00 AM
This was so beautiful, it does go by so fast, my little brother is now nine also, but I remember when he was tiny, I always wanted to hold him and watch him discover the world, such a joy, now he's just annoying lol. Wonderful write though, beautiful as always. ~Michaela~
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Date: 12/6/2008 9:08:00 AM
Like I said in my comments about "Little Yellow Socks"...it's all passing far too quickly. One blink is all it takes and they're looking at colleges or saying they want to go into the Navy. *sigh* You've captured the essence of that phenomenon beautifully in this poem. ~Juliane
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Date: 12/6/2008 6:52:00 AM
It happens much much too quickly...I reflect on my own children, and now my grandchildren are growing in the blink of an eye. If only we could slow down time....! Lovely poem, Amy ! Love, Carrie
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Date: 12/6/2008 6:37:00 AM
How wonderfully, beautiful and sadly true. Life's good. In Christ,,Laurie
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