Poets United prompt #22 is Magic! Wow, now if I can pull a rabbit out of a hat: Presto...
I am struggling with this one, so many directions to go in. The first thought I had was when,( my daughter almost 8 at the time) had the Santa discussion. She had asked before and I had answered, but this time her questions were more probing. I told her the truth, you know the fall out is coming. I had experienced it with our son. She was so angry, "You have ruined the magic in my life, I will never know magic, never experience it again". She was tormented; I hugged her and told her you will find magic again. It does exist. You will feel it when you have your first kiss, when you fall in love, when you marry, when you have a child of your own, when you succeed using your talents, when you volunteer, when you give for no reason, etc. We had this discussion recently, "Remember when you said, I ruined your magic", I teased her. She smiles now, knowing it does exist, it is a journey of life and seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary.
In nine months magic appears, transforming me,
My world won't be the same,
My heart will be outside me, learning to walk n' talk and run.
I will witness,relearn things, embrace childhood again,
Innocent eyes with thoughtful dandelion bouquets.
The heart becomes bigger, re live joy of bubbles, crayons, balloons.
Parades, fireworks thundershowers have new meaning
a life unfolds before me,
Life changing, no one tells you how much
Magic exists in tiny dimpled hands, bath water and reading
"Goodnight Moon",
My heart will have feet that travels, while I am home,the heart will see,how your parents felt,
The heart now drives without me,on a
date, moves out of our nest and leaves me cuckoo
Embrace the magic, time will bronze it,
Patina reflects joy,
Photos n' movies, glimpses of the glittery, shiny moments
The job is priceless, endless and it is an act worth repeating~
(These are my two acts: Larry n' Angela, both hams; And I'm not cuckoo, yet)
Comments
My heart will be outside me, learning to walk n' talk and run.
Magic exists in tiny dimpled hands,
and so much more. Well done!
a life unfolds before me...this part of mothering that is witnessing things again, through new eyes.
As far as Santa goes: hahaha! I noticed when I was close to five years old that Santa, who was amazing and even left us small notes with our names on them that he had the same printing as my mom! HAHAHA - however, I did spend the next four or so years trying to catch him/her in the act. I didn't :( So, who knows? ;-)
It's always nice to come here and see your pictures and writing, it's comfy here :)
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
So glad you liked my pictures of Utah...it's good to know you found it as remarkable as we did. There was magic going on the day God created that state, indeed!
Jules-I know you can relate! I saw a rainbow today and thought of YOU! xXx
Alex-You did give birth,to an amazing trilogy~
I can't wait, I did peek ;-D at my son's Christmas gift!
Lisa-Thank you; I did catch Santa playing with a train. I was 5, I still believe in the magic of the season~
Gospelwriter-Thank you;It was hard to write as a poem. It felt more like a story~
Sherry-My kids are realizing what their home life is and means. I think once you hit junior high or middle school; You see things differently. When I was at that age, I did more, visited different friends. The door of the world opened wider. Thank you! xXx
I really enjoyed reading this. It brought sweet memories back to me. Your babes are adorable too.
Thanks for the kindness and prayers on my blog. One of my friends is doing a little better today and was able to breathe on her own for the first time in a week. I'm thankful for you my friend.
♥Jenny
Thank you Ellla or bringing this all back.
Your words captivated me also.
Your children are so lucky to have a mom, such as you with that magical touch!
The photographs are just so sweet.
Thank you for sharing your magical thoughts Ella.
Best wishes, Eileen :)
Lovely memories and what beautiful children.
Children are magical.
Pamela
Love the pictures too! Memories and children are two things that never grow old, and always make the daily mundane parts of life grand in my opinion. Your memories and poetic words bring back some of my own and I LOVE it!
Becky-Thank you; Children give you a 2nd chance to color, blow dandelions and laugh at Disney flicks, etc.
Ciss B-I love your choice of words, does have the winery vibe going. I am glad I gave you a moment to reflect(tis the season)! You are so kind~ Thank you!
Pamela-Thank you; They give us second sight and sometimes 3rd!
Lisa-I have moments, when the darkness arrives, to. It is a shifting of gears as we ready for the next season!(Sometimes the gears get stuck)
I hope you have a few more years; It is never easy, but grab his hand and let him participate in the magic, helping others see, the gifts of giving. We started the Angel tree that year. We had been doing Toys for Tots, but I wanted her to feel the magic. We even one year left presents on a few doors, we knew wouldn't have a lot, signed from Santa.
Eileen-Thank you; I tried to pass the wand, from my childhood to them. I hope they will also
see how magical it is to do for others.
Ninotaziz-Wow five, you have created and had a lot of magic! How wonderful~ Thank you!
Lorraine-My baby is 14; She believes again...
Giving is such a gift; We are doing volunteer work. She came home yesterday, saying how much she helped, how happy people were and how it made her feel. It is so sad, when they find out. Your daughter creates magic when she dances. I have seen her pose in the pictures with the cute doll you made! xXx
Susie-I know sometimes they get this expression on their faces that takes you back 10 yrs.+ It is a time of mixed emotions. Where did the time go? xXx
Jenny-I am glad I reminded you of good times with your babies! I am thankful for you~
Dezmond-Thank you, they are hams in front of a camera. I have a hard time getting decent photos now. Total goof balls,now~( I know where they get it from-My Dad it is genetic)