She’d sit on the landing,
long hair cascading,
her little friends listening
to her read about Paddy,
Peter the Rabbit, and
The Three Little Bears.
My mind still can’t fathom
that this moment wasn’t
just yesterday
when she loved to create
her little delightful worlds.
Now, a beautiful woman
giving life her best
with an open heart
and a smile bright
as a field of sunflowers.
But geography intervenes…
And yet, our phone chats,
well, let me just say,
we make up for lost time!
Three hours later,
what could we have
possibly gabbed about?
Everything, and most
likely, a little bit more.
She knows the amount
of residence
she claims in my heart.
Then again, it is quite
difficult to quantify.
It would be like counting
the display of gleaming stars
in the vast evening sky.
© Lauren Scott, baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
So sweet and moving, Lauren and indeed:
“It would be like counting
the display of gleaming stars
in the vast evening sky.”
Happy weekend, my dearest friend.
❤️🤗❤️
Thanks so much, Marina. I was in one of those “missing her” moods and came across this photo. And then I wrote…
Happy weekend to you, too, dear friend. Big hugs! 💞💐💞💐
Many more hugs back to you!!! 🤗😘❤️💗🌷
💗☀️💗☀️💗
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Thank you, Lauren, for the beautiful poem!
Joanna
Thanks for your lovely comment, Johanna. I’m glad you liked this poem!
A beautiful poem, Lauren. I live far from two of my kids and the phone calls are a lifeline.
Thanks, John, and you can relate then…and those phone calls are definitely a lifeline. 🥰
Yes they are.
I hear between the lines how hard it is to be so far away and yet love links you too together in a way that geography doesn’t make any difference.
Heart touching poem Lauren.
Stay blessed. ❤️❤️
Hi Marie, you hear correctly…The distance is hard, but it’s all good. And those phone calls are magic. I was missing her and looked through old photos. Then I began to write. Thanks for your lovely, insightful words. Hugs 💗💗
Anyone with a daughter will identify with this. Thank you.
Thank you for saying so, Darlene. 💞
The mother/daughter bond is special. Beautiful poem.
Thanks for your lovely words, Janis. I missed her and decided to write. 💗
Aww. Lauren. Daughters grow into independent women but always hold that place in our hearts. Beautiful poem.
Well said, Diana. The distance is hard, but it’s all good. I just miss her, and so another poem is written. 😊❤️
Sometimes I can’t believe how fast time goes by. Sweet poem!
It’s surreal, to say the least, isn’t it? Thanks so much, Anneli! ❤️
Fantastic poem Lauren.. and yes where on earth did those years fly to…. Beautiful my friend.. ❤
Aww, thanks for your beautiful words, Sue. It’s crazy how fast time slips by. I miss her (and my son), so in between the visits and phone chats, I write. 🙂 Much love to you and wishes for a wonderful weekend. ❤️🌺
Beautiful writing, Lauren. This warms my heart. 💞
Thanks for your lovely comment, Michele. When our hearts miss those we love, writing is good company. 💗💗
You are welcome. Beautifully said! 💗
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“She knows the residence, she claims in my heart” literally beautiful. Thank you for this touching piece.
Thank you for your beautiful comment. I’m glad this poem touched your heart. 💞
Lauren I loved reading your fantastic poem. Daughters are always caring and loving us and we too love them like crazy. My daughter is always caring for me and my husband
Thanks for your awesome words, Kamal. I totally agree with you, and I’m so happy you’re on the same page with your daughter. ❤️
You are always welcome dear Lauren and yes she is an inspiration to us 😊
How very beautiful, Lauren. I absolutely adore the last stanza. Amazing. 🌌💙
Your wonderful words make for a great beginning to my Sunday, Jeff. Thank you!
What a lovely tribute in verse. You have a talent with words.
Thanks, Ian! Your beautiful words make my day.
HI Lauren, what a beautiful poem. I have not words to describe how vividly it described mother love for me.
Thanks very much, Robbie. I was in a mood of missing my daughter, so I began to write. Then I found this old photo. I’m glad my words resonate with you. 💞
They really do.
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“Everything and mostly likely, a little bit more”
Every mother daughter duo can relate to this.
Super sweet poem!
Thanks so much for your beautiful words. I’m so glad this poem resonates with you. 💗
Such a lovely poem. I really loved this stanza:
“It would be like counting
the display of gleaming stars
in the vast evening sky”
A mother’s love is impossible to quantify. 🙂
Thanks for your beautiful comment, Bridgette, and well said about a mother’s love. 💞
Awww, Lauren, what a photograph and what memories. 💕💕💕 xXx
Thanks, Jane. This photo is one of my favorites and worked with my words about missing her. Hugs to you…💗💗💗
At least with technology these days, it’s much easier to stay in contact.
That is the silver lining, Binky. Thank you!
Beautiful moments, eloquently evoked Lauren ❤
Thanks for your beautiful words, Debby. 💞💞
A very beautiful poem. I read it in the morning time here.
Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words.
Your daughter must have been in tears when she read this and might also pay a quick visit! Much love
She was and loved it, and we’ll see her during the holidays. Thanks so much for your comment. 💗💗