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Gifts

from each Sweet Child of Mine

By Shirley BelkPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
Guns N' Roses, Sweet Child O' Mine

David

Steady and true with eyes so blue

what did I ever do to deserve the love of you?

Heart for humanity and love for all

makes me be better at hearing that call

Marc

Deep and quiet, big and strong,

I get lost in those thoughts you bring along...

Asking and probing, finding solace in space

simple but complicated, hating the pace

Christina

Lips like hearts and eyes soft and brown

gentle yet fierce the jewels of your crown

cautious and curious, warm and sweet

home is your hearth with love at your feet

Lora

Fair and dainty with eyes like steel

In her kingdom there is seldom an appeal

determined, orderly, and ever so steady

laughing, listening, and adventure ready

Your Mama

Being each your mother has been my pleasure

your footprints on my heart has been my treasure

I close my eyes and see your sweet faces

kisses and hugs, crayons, kittens, and races

I am the queen of the land of this happy

even though my words and heart are real sappy

inspirational

About the Creator

Shirley Belk

Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)

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