Holding On To Your Cape
I have watched
you go through pain,
hiding all of it under your
Super Woman Cape.
Arms that felt fear
for all you faced,
would surround you
and you became their comforter.
I never thought
I would be your student.
Yet I sat at your feet
learning how to step
over rocks in my path
while you climbed mountains.
You have not let
illness define or deter you.
If there was a star
you wished to hang your dreams on,
you soared to reach it.
My words are inadequate,
but they are all I have.
I am so glad I am
learning how to fly
by holding on to your cape.
©Susie Clevenger 2012
18 comments:
What a wonderful tribute to your brave gal. I know she will treasure such a thing, from her mom.
So beautiful, and she has her mothers strength.
WOW! Super Mom to see this in your daughter and validate it! "you became their comforter. / I never thought I would be your student. Yet I sat at your feet / learning how to step over rocks in my path while you climbed mountains." Holding her cape! I LOVE THIS!
whoosh! beautiful goodness. yes!
WoW. A wonderful letter to show your heart to her and the world.
Peace,
Siggi of Downeast Maine
Loved this one...may no illness disturb her......
This is so lovely. I never knew that children could be teachers too but yes, they are.
I'm sure your daughter will glow with pride when she reads this. What a wonderful tribute.
Thiis is beautifully expressed. I hope perhaps you willm write this using calligraphy and give it to her framed for her next birthday.
Thiis is beautifully expressed. I hope perhaps you willm write this using calligraphy and give it to her framed for her next birthday.
Oh, this is just wonderful. From this I think you both rock! I assume she has read it and is so proud and happy.
You have given us a double treat today, allowing us to feel, vicariously, the love you have for yours.
Very special words: I loved the surrender in the last two lines.
Oh my goodness, but this is beautiful. I love that she became a comforter, that you sat at her feet and learned how to cross rocks in your path while she climbed mountains. Love the holding on to her cape. Oh Susie, such a poem of love! This will make your daughter's eyes shine.
What a lovely and heartfelt letter. Just beautiful.
Oh, Susie, this is so sad and so lovely. I love the idea of learning to fly by holding onto her cape. You and Dawn are fortunate to have one another.
K
Very moving piece. Strong wings to you and your daughter.
Wonderful piece, Susie. The love of a mother for a daughter and a daughter for life, is what I read here. I don't have children but I know I'll want to give them all my love in words and to fly away through outer space holding their hands.
Kisses dear. <3
This breaks my heart. I wish I had this kind of relationship with my mother. The beauty in your's is so heart-warming, Susie.
What a wonderful sentiment to the bond you two share~ It is beautiful and filled with the magic n' strength we give and find within each other~ Wonderful! Such a tender gift of your strong bond! xo
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