by Catalina P.
Member since:
October 4, 2011

(On saying goodbye to my sparrows from the nest) A NEW LIFE

October 16, 2011 11:19 AM UTC (Updated: October 19, 2011 01:45 AM UTC)
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My Children Growing up and Leaving does not bring me Sorrow instead it brings a Wealth of Blessings.  It is the start of their bright futures and a promise of new beginnings. That brings More Life, More Hope, More Pride, More Joy and laughter.        A promise of A New Life......

 

A New Life

©2011 Catalina Pacheco

 

 



Your born into this world

New, unbroken, innocent

unaware of all that is around you

Focused only on what matters most

hunger, warmth , sleep


You begin to grow

And with growth a movement, smiles

Aware of color sight and sounds

Aware of touch, hot, cold and tickle

And what taste hmmm yummy


You begin to grow into a little you

A free spirit to roam wander

Free to question, asking why

You know what is yours and what you like

Your favorite word is mine, or no, or mommy


I see before me an independent you

No need for hugs and kisses

No need for Band-aids on boo boos

Smart and sassy or Tall and suave

Little bits of me I can see reflected in you


I am proud to have seen you grow up

I take credit for the good and even the bad in you

The grown-up you don’t need me as much, so I wait

You are distant and aloof and mischievous


Forgive me for trying to hold on to old memories

I know you are grown and with that comes independence

soon you will be free to make your own choices

Take the good with the bad and have no regrets

Live your life for you Sweetie, not for me


I will always be proud of you

because you are a part of me

A new life, goals unspoken

Ready to find your place in the world

A seed that's grown into a tree

Always be yourself always be free

Comments: 29

elizabeth evans Oct 16, 2011, 4:28pm UTC
What a great send off to your "little ones". Although its difficult to let go of them....that's what you have to do....what you want, really.....fly free, little sparrows.
Catalina P. Oct 16, 2011, 4:39pm UTC

Thank you Elizabeth ....Yeah..... Love my Children , look forward to them making their own nest and filling it with more little ones : )
briana d. Dec 18, 2011, 6:39pm UTC
december babies ! lol jk mum i love you ,i'll miss u when im in colorado, and i'll write u/ email u n stuff
CL Mareydt Oct 16, 2011, 4:52pm UTC
:)

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Thanks for sharing at MAY I MAKE A POINT? Have a good day!
Catalina P. Oct 16, 2011, 9:17pm UTC
Thank you CL : )
Richard Owl Mirror Oct 16, 2011, 10:21pm UTC
"A seed that's grown into a tree"
In likewise fashion, the soil and nourishment provide determines how each sapling matures. Some resemble tumbleweeds while others put down roots.
Your ability to express sentiments is commendable and unfolds in story-like fashion. Taking the reader on a journey. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me.
Catalina P. Oct 17, 2011, 3:02pm UTC

Thankyou Richard , briana my youngest she graduates basic training soon
my last sparrow.
wendy st. john-devereaux Oct 17, 2011, 9:45am UTC
what a lovely, loving post!

blessings
Catalina P. Oct 17, 2011, 3:02pm UTC
Thankyou Wendy I am blessed by all of your positivity
Catalina P. Oct 17, 2011, 3:04pm UTC
Oh Yes and the Dove drawing posted above the Poem was done by my daughter. : )
briana d. Dec 18, 2011, 6:39pm UTC
i was about to say that :D
Debbie W. Oct 17, 2011, 4:42pm UTC
very nice
Angela M. Oct 17, 2011, 5:07pm UTC
Beautiful
Tina Dalasinski Oct 19, 2011, 9:24am UTC
Stopping by from ATWS Oct. list
Marie L. Oct 19, 2011, 7:02pm UTC
This is just lovely -- I should keep this handy for when my own little ones get older and ready to leave the nest. I have a few years but I suspect those years will pass quickly!
Renita P. Oct 20, 2011, 9:50pm UTC
beautifully written
here from ATWS/October
What a joyful and beautiful post!

Here from ATWS/October :)
Infinity M. Oct 22, 2011, 6:55pm UTC
stopd by w/ atws
Jean R B. Oct 24, 2011, 10:38pm UTC
A beautiful poem.
Jan S. Oct 26, 2011, 2:34am UTC
This really touches my heart. Those memories are so sweet for mothers! For adult children, the journey is just beginning. For moms, another kind of life begins.
Jesse M Oct 28, 2011, 1:09am UTC
Thank you for sharing - that was very nice!
busy reader g. Oct 29, 2011, 11:43pm UTC
thanx for sharing this
Seedling Flower Oct 31, 2011, 12:13am UTC
very nice
Cindy B. Nov 2, 2011, 9:16pm UTC
Atws oct =)
Winona (the crazy rat lady) Nov 27, 2011, 10:58pm UTC
It is great to watch them grown and spread their own wings. My little one is only 2 though, so I don't have to worry about him leaving teh nest just yet.

(leaving comments for A Ten We Send November)
Tina Dalasinski Dec 4, 2011, 12:34pm UTC
Dropping by from ATWS- Dec.


manda r Dec 16, 2011, 7:31pm UTC
good post
Linda T. Dec 29, 2011, 11:34pm UTC
Here from atws wishing you a Happy New Year!
Renita P. Sep 5, 2012, 10:51pm UTC
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