Swiftly ascending the pole,
the girl pauses at the top
for a last look over the towers,
tunnels, and swings.
"When", thinks the mother,
"did she outgrow this?"
The girl tackles the beam effortlessly;
her mother's outstretched hand
not needed for balance.
Childhood's scampering by,
but the mother knows
she will once again
be needed.
by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens 365, June 10, 2011
This is for Friday Flash 55, a story in 55 words. Please visit the G-Man's blog "Mr. Know it All"!
15 comments:
they sure do grow up fast...they still need you though so stick around...smiles.
Oh, I've been experiencing this lately too! The things she was into even 6 months ago, now too childish for her.
Mine seems to need me most at mealtime! :)
xoxo
Wonderful pix too, Dearest Margaret of Art & Love.
sweet.
Margaret Bednar...
My daughter went from childhood to adulthood overnight!
Or so it seems...
Loved your 55 as usual My Friend.
You are always so busy that I can't imagine you having the time to visit and comment.
When I see your smiling face, I feel so honored that you can't believe how happy that makes me feel.
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
Galen
Good, relatable read.
Do we ever out grow a playground?
Love the pic and the story. So true! How do you get the top picture to do that?? I like the effect. Rather like a drawing instead of a picture.
Great pics and poem!
I'm still fond of the swings... not to mention a good run down the slide. Smiles. Lovely picture adding nice dimension to the story.
great story and I absolutely love that last shot
Thank you so much, for enjoying my sappy 55. I really can't believe my little chicks are growing wings so quickly... But I do love watching them flap their wings. My 2nd oldest daughter was just in a theatre show this weekend and I just love the zest for living she has... Truly amazing what kids do to our hearts...
Brian - Yes, I'm sticking around ... whether they like it or not!
Jannie - Yes, they come in with their mouths open like little birds... even the 18 year old! :)
Galen - Awe, thanks for the kind words! I am busy, but this is my de-stressing time! :) ... along with a glass of wine, sometimes...
Steve & Texwisgirl - Thanks!
Monkey Man - And the playgrounds they have today! truly amazing - I remember the "crappy" ones I enjoyed ...
Patty Ann - It is a feature somewhere in Photoshop that I stumbled upon. Filter, Artistic and then under sketching, I think.
Bonnie, Reflections, Justine - Your encouraging words are appreciated!
You really do these 55-word stories so well, Margaret! :)
Here's to hoping our kids never totally outgrow needing us. :)
(Although plenty of autonomy is to be appreciated and encouraged!)
Yes! That's a wonderful thing about parenting that you've captured in a lovely way. k.
Margaret - I think my comment got eaten - lovely poem - I love being a parent, and especially of daughters (but they are all I have!)
Thanks. k.
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