Charmaine Chircop Poet Narrative

Mother and Child

 and she said
Yesterday,I lived for thoughts and dreams
but today I live in my daughter's happiness
All my goals I left behind to watch her reach her own
All my friends I do not see,to stay with her at home
Money might get tight,but what is money
compared to pure joy of a child
What is money compared to her  almond eyes

Success lies dormant on shelves for years to come
But what is success compared to first giggles
to first steps, first mouthfuls and her little grabs
Compared to gurgles and babbles
to first time she calls me mama
and hold on to my hands
What is beauty in the world compared to a pearl
This innocent child,a coloured coral petite pretty girl

Yesterday,I lived for thoughts and dreams
But today I live in my daughter's happiness
I had my days of wine and chocolate eclaires
roses on doorstep,unsigned love letters
with spiced cologne and enticing words
Today I live in my daughter's shadow
To watch her live her own dream
I watch her bloom in autumn gardens
from princess of hearts become queen

Tomorrow I will not be here
She might not get to see the white of my hair
the wrinkle in my smile
But,today she knows I love her
long more after petals wither
long more after a mother's hug fades
long after I shine from the sky.

Dedicated to my beloved Christina with love
Happy first birthday wrapped with barney hugs
and Winnie the pooh kisses :-$:-|B-)

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Tim Smith October 31, 2014 at 3:37 PM The love for a child should always supersede the love for ones self....fantastic piece.... I love the mother daughter picture...hugs Tim xox Charmaine Chircop October 31, 2014 at 4:08 PM She s in her halloween dress but made me wear her hat..Doesnt show here..am wearing her witch hat : ).Tnks for the nice comment : )

James Horn October 12, 2014 at 7:29 PM This great poem reminds me of the daughter I never had. I always wondered what it would be like and now I know. Thanks so much for letting me know. Jim Horn

Maurice Yvonne September 18, 2014 at 4:31 PM You just stole my heart, it is yours to do with what you will. There is nothing more important to me than my two daughters. What an amazing write. Thank You.

Sandip Goswami March 15, 2014 at 2:59 PM Bah...MAA ( Mother ) I love you , I love others for you , you are only source of my LOVE...Best wishes to you and dear Christina from soul...Long live every Mother and Daughter in the universe................

Carrie Richards September 30, 2013 at 12:52 PM This poem is glorious, just vital and beautiful with what is so valuable in life......the mother-child bond is unlike any other kind of love, it cannot be compared. Just beautiful.....and I have just now listened to Drake's archives......your voice puts such a smile into my day! (I wasn't home to hear the live version.....but I can thankfully catch up on his show!) You are the beauty of the soup !!

Painted Hunter September 5, 2013 at 9:22 AM SO LOVELY, Charma! And so true. You don't know how much I miss having little ones around the house. Mine aren't so little anymore...:( This poem makes me want another baby!

Mustapha Mohammed September 4, 2013 at 5:59 AM Beautifully conceived Charma. Your words convey such depths of love.

Karen Anglesey September 2, 2013 at 10:45 AM I was swept away in this powerful and lovely expression of unconditional love... made me think of my grown up daughters...going in my faves :)

Poet Destroyer A August 31, 2013 at 8:57 AM Hi Charma, it's a beautiful poem and dedication... Happy first birthday to Christina..xox..PD

Anne-Lise Andresen August 31, 2013 at 5:50 AM - Oh ... this touches my heart! - BEAUTIFUL!! - Have a great weekend, Charma & Christina . - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud August 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM a charming, sweet token for lovely christina, charms... she is surely a doll!....fantastic write!..:) huggs

Andrea Dietrich August 30, 2013 at 9:32 AM Happy happy birthday to your beautiful daughter. What an amazing mother you have to be. This will be a poem for your sweet daughter to treasure forever. Give it to her at a very special time when she can appreciate it, Charma.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. August 29, 2013 at 12:03 PM I love this poem of yours, dear Charma! And I know that when dear Christina can read, she will treasure this in her heart always-- such beautiful and heartwarming sentiments that really overflows with your love for her-- she is so blessed to have you for her mom-- and she takes after you in beauty and I know she is also so beautiful in the inside-- I was smiling throughout this lovely poem :) sending you both hugs!

Christine Phillips August 29, 2013 at 8:39 AM A very beautiful poem resonating a tender touch. Nice metaphoric contrast used in this poem.

Christine Phillips August 29, 2013 at 8:39 AM A very beautiful poem resonating a tender touch. Nice metaphoric contrast used in this poem.

Sara Kendrick August 29, 2013 at 6:40 AM Ahh!! Enjoyed reading your poem honoring the child..It is a hard time of life when one is rearing children..It is hard but the most important job of a woman's life..Thanks for the visit to my work..Sara

Christopher Michaels August 28, 2013 at 2:41 AM I enjoy reading this deep message

Chris Boskovski August 27, 2013 at 3:12 PM A heart warmth and glorious and beautiful poem! I feel the happiness in voice, by reading your words. Very well written poem, straight from the heart, that is what I love. THe simple and complex sacrifices you take to love your little daughter, a true mother and beautiful relationship you have with your little girl! I love it Charma! Huggs and kisses and love all around for you and your daughter!!! xoxoxo!!! :) - Have a good birthday celebration for your daughter Christina! Love everywhere!!! :)

Dr Hitendra Mehta August 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM Good poetic flow. Nice way of bringing in maiden birthday of your daughter Christina. Thnx for visiting my work, "crossings" & posting encouraging remarks..

Poet Tacito August 27, 2013 at 7:39 AM Happy B-day to your daughter!!!! This was filled with such love infinite. Spectacular.

Liam Mcdaid August 27, 2013 at 4:17 AM that is an amazing beautiful piece god bless

Yadhu Babu August 27, 2013 at 3:44 AM nice and touching poem