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When I see you dance, my heart is filled with joy. You move as though you are flying – unrestrained and untamed, free from inhibitions, lost in the rapture of your magical flight. When I see you dance, my heart is filled with the moment. I surrender – closing out the rest of the world, [...]
My child, mine Sleeping so peacefully, The day’s cares and adventures all fallen away Your small fingers wrapped ‘round Your favorite fur friend – Confidant and protector, collector of tears I sit in the nightlight’s pale circle of light And look upon your face So sweet and so true Unmarred by troubles or worry or [...]
I run the washcloth over my son’s back, noticing that his shoulder blades jut out just like wings. His skin has the same almost-translucent skim milk paleness that mine does. Over and over again I splash the washcloth into the water and squeeze it over his shoulders. Each time his neck arches forward, his wings [...]
“Mom! I had a dream last night that I had a pet tiger I could ride and then I baked a ginormous birthday cake the size of our house with sparkle frosting and firework candles as big as me and then we all went on a roller coaster like the one at Disney World and [...]
When my daughter was four, she wanted to be a tap dancing tightrope walker. If you asked her today, she’d probably tell you she’s going to be a dog trainer/fashion designer/singer. When I was younger, I wanted to be a dolphin trainer, editor of a New York fashion magazine, and Barbara Streisand. How our children answer [...]
There is no doubt, my child, that I gave you life; but you, my darling, returned the favor. My life was good. I was happy, successful, and thriving; but I had no idea the richness and magic I was missing. I did not know that I was living only a half-life. The things I once [...]
