My Lovely Children All Grown Now

My Lovely Children – All Grown Now

It was one cold snowy morning, that dawn of 1970,
I awoke to many strange feeling, deep inside of me.
Quietly I sat, at my bedside in an eerie calm,
Not sure of what to expect, not sounding the alarm.
It took only an hour, the ride, registration and prep,
The next thing I remember, a face I’ll never forget!

A few years later, a similar repeat, it’s now 1973,
No calm this time, this little one, was anxious to be free.
Because of my previous history, they kept me overnight,
As fate would have it, things calmed down, no baby in sight. 
Early the next morning, something woke up inside of me,
Within minute’s aides all about, tending to my new baby.

Third times a charm, as some would say, it’s now 1977,
I worked up to the very last day, then excitement at eleven.
No time to waste, we must make haste, phone call to the sitter,
Fifteen minute drive seemed liked and hour, hurry this one’s a kicker.
Upon arrival, I was immediately prepped, an led to the labor room,
In the blink of an eye, button pressed for the nurse, the rest you can assume.

My Lovely Children, all grown up now, we all fit just like a glove
God’s best was given to me through grace and the mysteries of love! 
Written © 2/19/16

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 3/13/2016 11:18:00 AM
Epic, wonderful and outstanding. What a great share!
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 3/13/2016 12:57:00 PM
Much appreciation for your kind word and the visit, Funom!
Date: 3/6/2016 8:38:00 PM
What a lovely write, Sarita. Children are a blessing from God and you have three to warm your heart. I have a 21 year old daughter...and she is the light of my life. Enjoyed your poem. Thanks for your visit to my limerick.
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 3/6/2016 9:37:00 PM
Thanks for the visit Eileen!! Glad you enjoyed my work! (((hugs)))
Date: 3/6/2016 6:53:00 PM
Beautiful, you sound like a lovely mom.
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 3/6/2016 6:58:00 PM
Thank you Richard, I try!!
Date: 3/6/2016 6:42:00 PM
Sarita, I loved reading the story of your three babies, all grown up now, wonderful and congratulations, I am loving this 7 ~
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 3/6/2016 7:01:00 PM
Thanks very much Broken Wings!!!
Date: 3/6/2016 4:07:00 PM
Sarita, I enjoyed reading your 'my lovely children' poem. Nicely written! I share your experience of having three babies all born very fast! Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 3/6/2016 4:16:00 PM
Many thanks to you Sandra for the visit and the support!!
Date: 3/3/2016 8:11:00 AM
- This is like a little story of your life, with three beautiful children who are now flown out of their nest - Beautiful poem Sarita - I see it has won in the contest - Congratulations - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 3/3/2016 8:35:00 AM
Hello Anne-Lise, yes they have all left the nest and have families of their own, I am truly blessed. Thanks for the visit and the congratulations!!
Date: 2/27/2016 9:05:00 AM
Congratulations Sarita on your spectacular win! Keep it up and there will be more placements to come! :) _HANS
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 2/27/2016 9:40:00 AM
Thanks for the congratulations and the encouragement Hans!!!
Date: 2/27/2016 12:07:00 AM
Sarita, Congratulations on your wonderful win. ~LINDA~
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 2/27/2016 8:17:00 AM
Many thanks, Linda!!
Date: 2/26/2016 7:46:00 PM
wow, yours came FAST. Mine were slow as dang molasses. I enjoyed this read. And congrats. I see you are on the winner list as well.
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 2/26/2016 10:29:00 PM
Hi Andrea, yes things went fairly well, but I have to tell you, each delivery was unique and different in it's own way. Glad that you enjoyed the write and thanks for the congrats!!
Date: 2/26/2016 5:11:00 PM
They say the last one is the easiest, they come very fast. Congratulations on your “My Lovely Children” contest win!!! Hugs Eve
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 2/26/2016 5:30:00 PM
That theory was definitely true in my case, Eve! Thanks for the congratulations!!
Date: 2/26/2016 3:32:00 PM
Ms. Sarita something tells me you are a wonderful mother. I've seen your heart. Congratulations on your wonderful family and your winning write. Peace my friend:)
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 2/26/2016 4:00:00 PM
Daniel you are too kind!! Much appreciation!!
Date: 2/26/2016 3:21:00 PM
Congratulations on your perfect family and lovely poem about them. Love, Joyce
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 2/26/2016 3:58:00 PM
Thanks for the compliment Joyce, but were are far from perfect, just normal!
Date: 2/26/2016 3:09:00 PM
A heartfelt lovely write congrats on your win Sarita:-) hugs Jan xx
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 2/26/2016 3:55:00 PM
Thanks, Jan!
Date: 2/26/2016 12:23:00 PM
Sarita, congrats on your placement in my contest! and thank you for being a part of it..:)-luloo *smiles*
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 2/26/2016 12:39:00 PM
Thank you for the honor, Luloo!!
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