| ONE MINUTE'S TOO MUCH Dedicated to the love of my life ~ Kevin~ From your Mom If I could have one day to have you back with me. I lie awake and think at night Of which day it would be ? Would I choose the very beginning When I first heard your cry ? After 9 hours of labor and anticipation "It's a boy" came the awaited reply. Would I choose the day when you were 9 months old, and you took your first step ? You wobbled across the kitchen floor with a proud grin and arms outstretched. Or what about the first day of kindergarten When I came to pick you up ? You jumped off the steps, smiling "Mommy, Mommy" Nothing like the crying child I had left. What about the day you rode your bike With out the training wheels ? and I watched nervously, afraid you'd fall ? Or when you played your first little league game ? And your Dad and I clinched our fists, Hoping you wouldn't drop the ball. When you went to get your Driver's License, We dreaded the independence. Yet, were afraid of your disappointment if you failed. Then we saw you walking up with That million dollar smile. Happiness for our precious son had prevailed! Your High School Graduation was another cause for celebration. Would I choose the day You marched across the stage and got your diploma ? A handsome young man now Standing six foot tall. "I told you I would do it" you said, With that gleam in your eye. You put your arms around and held me tightly As I struggled not to cry. Though I miss those Special days a lot. They are not what keep me awake. Everyday my eyes are dry, But my heart bleeds and ocean of tears. Looking for the average day; The ordinary day; A day I'd gladly give my own life for with out as much as a squeak. The day that I would choose, Is any day of The Week! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday You'd come in and ask "What's for dinner, Mom ?" Then without fail slam the door. But before I could utter a word, you were behind me Hugging me no matter who was there to see. You wanted the world to know you loved your "mommy" Later the hug changed to not one kiss..... or two But a whole array of them all over my face. Now that I think of it It was as if you knew. I would take any of those days That's what I would do. Because, one hour is too long.... One minute is too long.... One second is too long, To be with out you. by Carolyn Mayfield January 19 2001 |
| Memories He's in the clothes I wear In my comb and brush when I fix my hair In the air I breathe In my perfume spray On my mind every second of the night and day In the books I read In the songs I hear In the movies I watch In my joy and fear In the food I eat In the people I meet With me every night As I sleep For every minute That you're not on my mind There are thousands of memories that consume me. by Carolyn Mayfield January 19 2001 Kevin's Mom Forever |
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