February 28, 2015July 10, 2016 by Clare

A Sonnet for My Children

Creative Writing
dieing, future, growing, nursery rhymes, Poetry, sonnet, Writing 201
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Once again I hear the pitter-patter of little feet
Dizzying laughter and giggles of those so young
Imbue the room with memories old yet sweet
Of days gone by when nursery rhymes were sung
I remember to smile and smile to remember
When it was you who were that small
Your life a spark a struggling ember
And yet you grew so strong so tall

So now I watch as your young grow
My heart so glad to realise
That life and love both ebb and flow
And the universe must equalise
To you the future I now trust
It is I who must return to dust

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Laura Gabrielle Feasey February 28, 2015 at 8:14 am

Very beautiful but heartbreakingly sad at the same time.

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1. Clare February 28, 2015 at 8:51 am
  
  Thanx Laura,
  
  I know it’s sad, but the circle and cycle of life can be very much so at times. We just have to enjoy every day and every moment we have.
  
  Clare
  
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jsackmom February 28, 2015 at 10:15 am

Beautiful I love what you did with the chiasmus sonnet form. Lovely to tell your story from their birth to taking their first steps. Watching our children grow, can be bittersweet at the best of times. Yet taking part in their lives is a joyous gift in itself. Excellent job, I loved it. 😊🌟

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1. Clare February 28, 2015 at 11:02 am
  
  Thank you for your very kind words Jsackmom
  
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  1. jsackmom February 28, 2015 at 11:12 am
    
    You’re most welcome Clare, your sonnet moved me deeply. As I think about my children growing up so fast. 💗
    
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"Bethie" February 28, 2015 at 10:24 am

Powerful words… brava!

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1. Clare February 28, 2015 at 11:03 am
  
  Thanx Bethie
  
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julz March 1, 2015 at 6:58 am

lovely thoughts beautifully written…

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1. Clare March 1, 2015 at 7:02 am
  
  Thank you Julz,
  
  I did put somewhat of my heart into it.
  
  Clare
  
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calensariel March 1, 2015 at 7:23 am

I agree. It’s heartbreakingly beautiful. I really like all the sonnets I read.

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1. Clare March 1, 2015 at 8:04 am
  
  Hi Calen,
  
  It’s the first one I’ve ever written and judging be the reaction I’ve received, I’m guessing I nailed it and should write more.
  
  Clare
  
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  1. calensariel March 1, 2015 at 1:30 pm
    
    Absolutely! A Children’s Garden of Sonnets!
    
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2. Clare March 2, 2015 at 9:06 pm
  
  Thank you Calen and I think I’ve discovered a new short form of story telling.
  
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katho28 March 1, 2015 at 2:56 pm

Deeply moving and beautiful 🙂

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1. Clare March 1, 2015 at 3:58 pm
  
  Thank you 😃
  
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