THE END OF THE BEGINNING? (I.P.)

By Linda Wigzell Cress

Thu, 09 Jan 2014
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Pack away the Christmas tree

Put the cards into the bin

Keep the smile upon my face

Though I’m crying from within.

 

So sweet were all the carols

Sung beneath that Christmas moon

As we held hands beneath the stars.

But now, you’ve gone too soon.

 

Love of my life, the time had come

I knew you had to leave;

You were far too young to go,

Leaving me alone to grieve.

 

I look at your picture on the wall

And think – why am I such a fool?

I should be glad, not sorrowful

On my son’s first day at school!

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

A feeling most mothers experience! Would be nice to have them back for the occasional day! or, when there are a few siblings, maybe one at a time for a change now and then!
Nice twist put across. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Hi Rhiannon.  It definitely comes around too soon!  Still babies, and they are sent off into the world.  I am glad you enjoyed this one.

(The child is actually my second to youngest grandson who started nursery school yesterday.  My daughter (a nursery teacher herself ) was worse than he was!)

Linda

Submitted by Bee on

Loved this, Linda. I remember those feelings so well. Sweet picture, too - he does look little to be in a uniform, but very smart and cute as a button.

Bee

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Thanks Bee - my youngest grandson starts at the same nursery on Monday.  I am a governor at their school so will keep an eye on them (trying not to interfere!)

Linda

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyHi Linda, I loved this and good twist, which I always like and you got me well done.

 

 

take care

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Thanks Prettyrose, glad you liked it!

Linda

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyYour welcome Linda, and the your grandson is adorable, bet he's a model when he's older, or heart braker lol.

 

 

take care

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by VeraClark on

Linda, lovely tight reliable rhyme and that light touch you have when you write about precious family members always maintains emotional control. Your conclusion is such a trick and a relief, makes your reader's dread - just for a split second.

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Thanks for your generous comment Vera.  I'm pleased that it 'got' you for a moment!

Linda

Submitted by The royster on

Blimey Linda.  You got me going there.   Don't worry, he'll be home for Tea.  Brilliant.   Royx