A little poem.

I wrote this last week for a writing group I had planned to go to. Unfortunately, I got the plague a few hours before and wasn't able to go. I wanted to post this last week but ya know, had the plague. Sorry. But here, enjoy: 

Please, Please, Slowly Grow Up

I won't remember every moment 

Time seems to fly by,

Like a rocket at supersonic speed

Every giggle makes me smile

Every pat on my leg

Leaves a lasting impression on my heart and soul

Reminding me how much I love you

Sometimes filling sippy cups 

And giving baths 

Seem taxing and like too much

But I need to remember the thank yous

And the sound of pure pleasure 

Radiating from you as you splash and splash 

And how you won't always need me

Soon it will be handing over the keys 

And parent-teacher conferences

You not so interested in cuddles, hugs, or kisses. 

So now, I sneak extra minutes each night 

Holding you while we rock

Imprinting your tiny face on my memory. 

For too soon

Memories will be all I have. 

Sleep softly tonight 

And please, please, slowly grow up!