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Someone is pulling at my heart.



It twinges now and then and I have to pause



And think about why.



What twists my heart about



with chaos and simplicity?



What causes it to surge with joy



plummet with fear



and flicker in sorrow?



Who knew that someone



would have such impact over me



and my life, and my emotions?



Why did no one warn me



that I would lose all control



and semblance of balance?



What happened between then and now?



Did I give up so much of myself,



or gain wonders and worlds to myself?



My heart is pounding,



I'm excited and scared and proud.



Who knew? Who knew that a little girl



going to kindergarten could do all this to me?



Carry on, baby girl. Keep going,



Keep growing, keep my heart beating.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Ahh... so sweet! I am literally tearing up, beautiful poem :)
August 17, 2011 at 8:44 PM
erin said…
Me too! I want a little girl ... :(
September 2, 2011 at 8:36 AM
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