Not flesh of my flesh,
nor bone of my bone,
but still,
miraculously, my own.
Never forget,
for a single minute -
you didn't grow under
my heart, but in it.
Writer unknown
I've had this poem hanging on my wall for twenty-six years. I read it nearly every day, and it always brings tears of gratefulness to my eyes.
Lucky, lucky kids.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Nan! As I have told my son - and I feel it with all my heart: "You *are* my flesh and my bone!" I can't explain it - but it is a true feeling. I too love this poem.
ReplyDeleteJoyce, they are our greatest blessings.
ReplyDeleteNan, that's exactly how I feel. The minute the photographs arrived, those were our kids.
I love it! They look like characters ... good ones. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem Nan. What beautiful children of the heart too. You are indeed mightly blessed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this beloved poem with us! My mom had a copy of it too and said it to the 3 of us. Your kiddos look wonderful, as usual!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, and they look like they really enjoy each other's company, too.
ReplyDeleteYour children are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMim
Ha! They look fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a wonderful poem. I've heard it before, but I can't remember where.