It has been a busy spring where I have been spending more time writing and reading for school (more on that in a later post) and have had no time to write here.
I have had time to keep up with what others are writing and sharing.
This poem was shared on Mother's Day by my dear high school friend. It was written by the mother of another friend and sums up what believably all parents want to say to their children.
I pass this along keeping in mind that so many are experiencing graduations, milestone birthdays, and summer adventures with their loved ones and that some, who have lost their battles with life ending diseases, wish they were still physically around to repeat this message every day.
By Helen Cabrera
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You’re feeling your oats.
Graduation has made you heady.
Youth is conveyed by your smile.
The world is your oyster,
Celebrate your future.
But,
Please be safe.
Take time to make good decisions.
Fast turns can lead to disaster.
You do not have the right to crash.
Your body is a projection of me.
I am yours, you are mine.
Remember that.
When you tripped as a little child,
I gathered you in my arms.
Wiping your tears,
I told you to be careful.
Now, I am telling you:
Be Safe.
You are my legacy.
You are what I leave when I leave.
Your future will make my past work.
Take care of that body,
Open that mind,
You are what I treasure.
Do not treat my treasure casually.
Do not party till no end.
Do not push too hard on the pedal.
Do not compromise yourself,
Morally or financially.
Reaching maturity is a stretch.
It must be done with patience.
It will be attained with much agony.
Choices to be made, must be made
To advance, but be cautious.
You are special,
You belong to me.
Take care of that body,
Beware of pitfalls.
Go forward with joy,
Fear not.
Know my love will go with you.
Because,
You know I love you.
