Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

The Heart of My Story

Sometimes it's the small things in life that make us sit back and reflect on our life

It is from the good night kisses, hugs or from some silly wishes

It's in the silly jokes or in the fun your siblings poke

It's about the fun times no matter how small

It's those very special times you recall

It's in the hard goodbyes

When all you want to do is cry

Or it is in the joy of going home

No matter how far you have roamed

It's about the precious memories and  treasured moments had

It's recalling the happy moments and the sad

It's in the special grandparents, mom and dad

And  the proud moments that made them glad

It's in the happy moments of joy

When you are given a little  boy

It's in the joy of knowing who we are

 So whether we are spread near or far

It is in the family circle we put our trust

And the heart of my story will always be my family

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Andrea Dietrich March 19, 2011 at 1:01 AM And the heart of my story will always be my family! This says it all, Pyl. You are the greatest!

Carolyn Devonshire March 1, 2009 at 8:20 AM Your love for your family is well displayed in this joyous verse, Phyllis! The last line tells me why you enjoyed "Crosses on Canopy Roads." Thank you for reading and sharing your work as well. I've read quite a few of your poems now, and you obviously have a gift! Carolyn

Deneen White December 28, 2008 at 2:47 PM such a beautiful and memorable write, take care D-nyce

Keith Bickerstaffe December 18, 2008 at 9:13 PM As the Italians say '...a la famiglia!' You've said it all Phyllis... BRAVO! Love keith

James Foulk December 16, 2008 at 12:27 PM yes the small things in life do matter and our family should be right up there with what matters the most. a beautful write, very touching.

Brian Strand December 7, 2008 at 12:55 AM Well saidPhyllis.Rgds Brian & thanks for your comments

John Loving Iii December 6, 2008 at 1:04 PM it takes it all. the good and the bad. and the willingness to give that special memory to someone else with laughter. thanks for the reminder. John

Michael Jordan December 6, 2008 at 1:04 PM Phyllis - This poem is so well said, I liked the lines, "Or it is in the joy of going home - No matter how far you have roamed" these lines speak to my soul for that is my story. Great job on this poem hon - always with my love God Bless, MJ

Sharon Winter December 6, 2008 at 1:00 PM Phyllis, this was so touching and so beautifully written I teared up at the end. Such truth here. Yes, the little things and the big things, all centered around our family are absolutely the most important. That last line, is a well said tribute to the love family shares. Of course, the whole poem is. We are lucky those of us who are able to feel this way. You have touched me deeply with your words. So well written. Love, Shar

John Heck December 6, 2008 at 11:03 AM Beautifully said - I agree with Juliane, family and loved ones are so very important in our lives - this poem recognizes their importance and the moments of joy they bring into our world each day. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy & Healthy Holiday season. Peace always, John

Juliane Thomas December 6, 2008 at 9:26 AM Family is truly the most important aspect of life to me, and it always will be. Your poem expresses this so beautifully, and I love the last line in particular. ~Juliane

Carrie Richards December 6, 2008 at 9:17 AM What more could we want, than this? You have captured all that is important in this poem. Nicely done! ~sincerely, Carrie