Dedicated to my children.
My daughters’ laughter
fills me like a bell.
It’s the most joyous sound.
They share stories with
me over tea. It seethes
in our merriment.
My cup overflows with their
happiness. The days of
Goodnight Moon and Dora
The Explorer long since
past. I’m thankful for
what was, happy for what
is. Pleased by
the young women they
are slowly, not so slowly
growing into. I pray to
the God of teenagers and
driver’s licenses and hair
products. Since it seems
what we are made of is their
images, dark hair, blue eyes.
Blessed is she who gets
to kiss those beautiful
sweet heads. Sitting
with them in the kitchen
after a wrecked day. Thank
you for their laughter and
this unearned sweetness.
To the God of two beautiful
miracles,
I say, Amen.
-Tosha Michelle
This reminds me of my daughter’s
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I’m glad. Daughters truly are a blessing
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Yes they are, but as they get older we become paranoid
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Yes, I think the worry grows because it harder to shelter them from pain and heartache
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So true
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oh, this is just… makes me cry.
so touching. :’)
i love the songg so much!
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Thank you. Me too. I cry eveytime I hear it.
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What a beautiful ode to your daughters and what they mean to you. They are truly blessed to have you as their mother for you are one special lady. Have a beautiful Sunday, dear friend. :)xo
Ellie
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Thank you. Love you lots, Mrs. Ellie. Happy Sunday.
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I don’t have children but I have three beautiful God Daughters who are the lights of my life. This is such a beautiful dedication to your children.
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Thomas, thank you. I bet your God daughters adore you.
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You are welcome, Tosha π I like to think so!!
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I’m sure they do.
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π
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They are lovely Tosha, and how beautiful you are as well. Have a nice day! π
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Thank you. You too!
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I have two sons and two stepdaughters and a stepson and this ship has sailed already, but I remember those feelings very well. Now we’re going through it with grandchildren , so there’s almost always a little one around which is the best. What a lovely poem and song. We are truly blessed!
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We are. Thank you so much!
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Wonderful what kids can be for us, isn’t it?
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It truly is!
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Amen. So beautiful. π β‘
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Thank you, Eric x
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Xx
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Those words…how true. Beautiful. x
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Thank you! xx
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Omg, your beautiful daughters! You make me nostalgic for when my daughter was young.
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Thank you, Those days are all too fleeting.
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So lovely.
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Thank you, Wendy xx
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This moved me deeply and moistened my eyes
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Thank you!
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How funny…based on your poetry, I never thought of you as a mother. Well, good to know and what a wonderful blessing they are!
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Some of poetry is fiction. Note, the feelings are very real, the scenarios not as much. My life is pretty mundane.
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Yes, I know what you mean. You can be anyone you want in a poem.
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The beauty of writing xo
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This poem is beautiful. β€
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Thank you xx
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Beautiful stuff. I had to hug my daughters after reading.
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Aww. Thank you.
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Seems WP is being a dick again and won’t allow me to like.
I like, so fuck you WP!
I didn’t figure you for a mum though! π
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Then stop calling me Mum, freak! Thank for reading and yes, eff off WP
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That was supposed to be between us! You’ll be telling them about din-dins next ffs!
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The what what? Is that some weird Yorkshire slang again. How come all your slang sounds dirty? Y’all are freaks By the way, I can see again! Praise be.
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Beautiful poem, adorable photo! Wishing you and your girls a wonderful Sunday! ~ Mia XO
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Thank you, Mia. I wish the same for you and yours.
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You’re welcome and thank you.
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Amen…
Children & young adults.
The wind in our sails.
Sometimes, to send us tacking.
Against the headwinds, to reach the destination of seeking the very best we can be.
Lovely words, for beautiful young ladies.
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Thank you. It’s crazy how quickly they grow up. They are both taller than me now and very much into their own lives. I’m lucky though because they still want to hang out with me. I love them so much. I hope they always feel that way
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Very nicely done. It is odd as I have been reading you for a while you never suggested any children. I know you talk of your place. So, I was always feeling you were just Super woman, now it is added to as you are Super Mom…
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Thank you. As odd as it sounds. I try and keep parts of my life private. I’m very protective of certain areas of my world.
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There’s nothing odd about you except perhaps your voice and you remind me of a singer a while back. I understand. I paint a direct picture and sometimes it is subliminal. It is nice to let a little of it out. Especially if someone found it a helpful post. I like that the most.:)
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Thank you. I’m glad you understand. I’m curious as to the singer
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She sung under the name Michelle Michele I believe and only had a couple of singles and no video. When I looked her up prior I could not find her. She had an amazing singing voice and when interviewed her voice did not seem capable of belting out that kind of power. I may be wrong on the name as she was harassed by someone famous at the time and paid off to be quiet.
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How sad she was harassed. I hope she is OK now.
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Me too.
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Beautiful!!!!
I hope to one day compose a poem as heartfelt about my son, who is only three.
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I have no doubt you will.
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I don’t doubt that, either. Thank you.
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You’re welcome xx
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Beautiful tribute to your two young ladies. Love. xo
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome. xo
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Awwwwwwwwwwwww
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Thank you, Alex!
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Lovely post Tosha! β€
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Thanks, mate xx
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This is a new side of you for me to see & I love it.
The future is coming & I’m trying to ignore it. I just want them to stay little girls & keep inviting me to tea parties. I don’t want to let go!!!
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Casey, I know. Just cherish the now .which I know you do. I’d love to have my little girls back but I’m so proud of the young women they are becoming. They make me so proud.
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Mine are still young, but I see the seeds of independence & it scares the crap out of me!
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Well no matter how big they get, I’m betting they will always need their daddy. Some days I think I’d love to have another child and then I think ..no way.. It’s kind of nice having free time. I love being a mom and it defined me for the longest time. I stayed at home with my girls during their formative years. I don’t regret it, but now there’s room for other things. Anyway, I’m very private when it comes to my family but you know you can message me anytime for advice or a pep talk.
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Thank you. I sincerely appreciate that.
I love the chaos, don’t get me wrong. It’s kinda why I wanted a larger family than I knew. Part of me looks forward to having time to myself in the future, but then I feel selfish. I proceed directly to go cuddle my girls. They get annoyed, but that will never stop me.
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That just makes you a good dad. Keep enjoying the moments as they come. xx
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For the record, I lost a wrestling match to two of the princesses today.
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Wus. Kidding. That’s how it should be. π
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It’s funny when the older two want to arm wrestle and I eventually win, but the baby can beat me. π
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Ha. Funny how that works.
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The older ones get so distraught!
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Aww. Bless
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We have a pretty good time together!
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That’s awesome. I know you’re great dad.
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Thank you, Tosha! π
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You’re welcome.
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This is exquisite and lovely. Really, anyone that has kids is so lucky. Great one.
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Thank you!
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Thank heavens for little girls. God bless your beautiful daughters. I can definitely see where they get their beauty from. I loved this write. Filled me with nostalgic joy thinking of my “Daddy’s little girl.” Thank you for that.
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Thank you for reading. I’m so glad it resonated
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lovely and these are so cute π
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Thank you!
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So beautiful and God bless those sweet little angels and help them grow into beautiful strong women. Teenage is a special moment I find with daughters π
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Thank you. We’ll have to converse about our children one day. They truly are a blessing.
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So very true. Anytime dear
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