Joy in Motherhood

I have been struggling to be a better Mom to Brooklyn and so she was on my mind today while I was riding my bike. I saw a pine cone on the side of the road and the first few words of this poem came into my mind.  Then I started thinking about all the dandelions she has been picking to put in water for me or behind my ear.  She has a new little calf to  bottle feed everyday and she has named her Lily. I have issues with cats, but Brooklyn still loves her little Whitey even though he is almost bigger than she is! She has so much joy for life and I find that I struggle against her at times instead of encouraging her in her enthusiasm.  This is more of an apology than anything else!  Brooklyn is my only sweet little girl and I hope that I don't expect her to grow up too fast.  I love her dearly and someday when she reads this I hope she feels how fortunate I am to have her in my life. (For anyone who really knows how to write poems, please don't be too critical.  These are just a bunch of thoughts condensed into what I call a poem).

A BIT OF BEAUTY -for Brooklyn

I picked a pine cone up because 

             I thought of you today.

And when I saw a dandelion 

             I remembered

all the bouquets you give away.

I said hi to  a cat,

fed a calf,

and looked in the pond for a duck.

Then I wondered about all the beauty 

           I often miss. 

          
As I thought of of you today

and all that you've taught me to see

            I realized suddenly- 

the beauty is within you 

and you've shared a bit with me!