From Mother To Child

We have cleared off the table, 
the leftovers saved
Washed the dishes and put them away.

I have told you a story 
and tucked you in tight.
At the end of your knock-about day.

As the moon sets its sail 
to carry you to sleep
Over the midnight sea,

I will sing you a song 
someone sang to me.
May it keep you good company

You can be anybody 
that you want to be
You can love whomever you will

You can travel any country 
where your heart leads
And I know I will love you still.

You can live by yourself, 
or gather friends around
Or choose one special one. . .

And the only measure of 
your words and your deeds.
Will be the love you 
leave behind when your gone. . .

Author Unknown

My youngest son Ron gave 
me this poem a few years ago,
and now I would like to give 
it back to him
and my other three children
I Love You
Mom

Fairytale
by Enya


We love and nurture our children
while they are growing up, but
then one day we have to let them
go to venture out on their own.
They may be gone, making new lives
for themselves, 
but there will always be.

The love you leave behind when your gone.
*Ziplo*