Jan Terry Poet Rhyme

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This poem was inspired by my granddaughter who is autistic. Although she has the love and support of both her parents, there are many special children being raised by a single parent. Where love and involvement abound, there is no limit to what any child can be.

The Music of Silence

Her world is silent and so is her music
but she dances as if all can hear.
Sometimes I join in to take part in her joy,
no matter how strange we appear.

She's only three and the love of my life,
my princess, my reason for living.
Her mother left me soon after birth
with a gift that keeps on giving.

I couldn't imagine life without her;
indeed, it would be empty and dull.
The music she hears playing in her head,
I, too, hear and it makes my heart full.

So, we will dance through our lives together,
because daddy will always be near.
No worries, just learning new steps
to the music that only we hear.

October 1, 2015

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Cherie Fleming April 22, 2019 at 10:59 PM Love it!!

Edlynn Nau April 16, 2019 at 2:14 PM Well I was raised in San Francisco ballet almost all my life and taught, choreographed, and performed until I was 45 years old. My husband died young and I was gratefully left with our daughter... who danced. So this poem is completely relatable. You did a beautiful job. We still do hear the music, her daddy, and we are often in touch with a knowing behind that veil.

Cherie Fleming September 26, 2016 at 6:56 PM Jan! This poem is so lovely! Tears in my eyes and song in my heart, you reminded me of dancing with my own little princess to the beat of the music in her head. Thank you for sharing your beautiful writing!

Edlynn Nau May 14, 2016 at 4:32 PM Well this is my life since my husband died of Cancer when my daughter was 10. So change the line to "So, we will dance through our lives together, because mommy will always be near." and it's our poem. We also both danced in ballet most of our lives together! A7 WHERE ARE YOU JANECE? Jan Terry May 17, 2016 at 1:39 PM Still visiting your poems, Edlynn. Raising a child on your own is tough. I was a single mother to my son who now has his own family. I tried to be both mother and father but also involved him in outside activities with good male mentors. He is a great father as he is aware of what he missed growing up. Thanks for your comment. hugs. Janece

Gordon Mcconnell February 12, 2016 at 2:09 PM such lovely touching piece Janese, it just flows along so elegantly.

Robert Nehls October 15, 2015 at 4:33 AM Hi Janece. This is a wonderful and touching poem of love and joy and the wisdom and blessings that God. Very well written and conveyed. Was a joy to read, my friend..... Robert. Jan Terry October 29, 2015 at 10:53 AM Thank you, Robert. This poem is very close to my heart. There was love and joy in the writing. I'm glad it came across in the poem. :) Janece

Kp Nunez October 8, 2015 at 12:09 AM Pulled at my heartstrings, Jan. The beauty is in the innocence conveyed and the emotion throbbing between the lines. Good one! hugs! Jan Terry October 13, 2015 at 9:58 AM Thanks, Kim. The poem is simple but heartfelt. Your poetry always inspires me to dig deeper. Hugs back at ya. ; ) Janece

CayCay Godwin October 1, 2015 at 1:13 PM What a beautiful and emotional poem you have penned. I was touched by it ... CayCay Jan Terry October 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM Thanks, CayCay. The poem is based on my granddaughter who owns my heart. :) Janece