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Illustration by: Vickie Hurtt Thayer

Waiting On Cassie

Before you arrived,
there were things to do,
so many things,
just for you.

Tiny baby clothes, 
folded and stored,
a brand new bed,
and dresser drawers.

Teddy bears waiting,
In your tiny bed,
little bonnets,
for your fuzzy head.

Diapers neatly stacked,
In every corner,
Grandma's knitted blanket,
to keep you warmer.

Your sister kissed you,
through my belly,
then trying to share,
her peanut butter and jelly.

We couldn't wait, 
to meet you,
on the special day,
that you had decided.

The time drew close,
then you were here,
your mother's dark hair,
and her nose.

Your sister's fingers,
your father's crooked toes,
your smile so beautiful,
It's all your own.

My heart beats forever,
right next to yours,
my beautiful child,
welcome home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Sheehan Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 6:16 PM
Brilliant write Vickie. Wonderful tribute. Very creative. Enjoyed immensely.
Thayer Avatar
April 3, 2019 at 6:16 PM
Thanks for visiting Frank and also the encouraging comment.
Buck Avatar
March 29, 2019 at 2:08 PM
Vickie: Shame on you for making an old man cry. We have 3 kids, 10 grands and one great. But wait, they are all great. Thank you for sparking memories with you lovely words. Keep them coming. oldbuck
Thayer Avatar
March 29, 2019 at 3:05 PM
You are truly a poet and a comedian as well. Got a good laugh from: but wait, they are all great. Thanks, Vickie.
Flaherty Avatar
March 26, 2019 at 6:19 PM
Beautiful Vicky A Box of Pure Joy Sometimes the best way to look Forward Is Look Back
Thayer Avatar
March 27, 2019 at 6:30 AM
Thanks Chris, you're right...never looked at it that way.
Craig Avatar
March 26, 2019 at 2:18 PM
Beautiful topic and a wonderfully written great work!
Thayer Avatar
March 26, 2019 at 3:55 PM
Thanks For The Comment...Michael.
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