Wednesday, October 1, 2008

These Precious Times

"Slow down," they say.
"They grow up fast;
these precious times
well, they won't last."

You learned to crawl
and walk so soon
from your first words
and Goodnight Moon.

Now soon enough
to school you'll go
I'll ask myself
where'd the time go?

You'll learn to drive
have a first date.
Get your first ticket
and come home late.

"Slow down," they say.
"They grow up fast;
these precious times
well, they won't last."

You'll move away
live on your own
meet some new friends
spend time alone

You'll get your first job
lose your first love
buy your first car
question God above.

You'll walk down the aisle
have kids of your own
visit on holidays
so we're not alone

"Slow down," they say.
"They grow up fast;
these precious times
well, they won't last."

Then all too soon
your kids will be grown
you'll call me with sadness
and wistfully moan

"Slow down," you said.
"You're growing up fast;
these precious times
well, they won't last."

"Why didn't I listen?"
you'll want to know
"You were too busy growing;
always on the go."

"But one thing I'll tell you
and don't you forget
I'll always love you
no matter how big you get."

So go tell your children
to cherish each day
to slow things down
as they find their way.

by Sarah
10/01/2008

7 comments:

Joanne said...

Beautiful poem. When my kids were younger, we had many days when we just "hung out." Nothing scheduled, no running around. Sometimes those "slow" days are the sweetest.

Emerald said...

If the poem by Sarah has not been published, it should be. It captured the feelings beautifully of moms and dads. And actually of anyone with special relationships with children.

Gypsy Gal said...

Only one word comes to mind after reading Sarah's poem - beautiful.

Moxymama said...

Wow, you guys are up early. I actually got to sleep in past 9 today. (Husband got up with the kids).

Thanks for the kind words ladies!
Joanne, I agree that some of our bet days are days when we stay home and play. No errands, no playgroups.

Emerald and Gypsy Gal, thanks for the compliment.

Gena B. said...

What an incredible poem. You were right on the money capturing the feelings parents experience as our kids grow up. Very touching!

Trippy Hippy said...

Simply beautiful. Your words were heartfelt.

Moxymama said...

Thank you Gena and Trippy. I appreciate the kind words.