My precious child,
I see your face,
Content in animated play.
Sit still by me;
I’ll slow my pace,
Let’s capture rich moments today.
If I should blink,
You’ll slip away,
So I’ll store kisses in a jar.
Lock in my heart,
The sweetest hugs,
While whispered fate lures from afar.
Copyright © 2011 Norma Martiri
This poem is about missing soft kisses, hugs and giggles and that time when the world was a special place. You hear it hundreds of times “enjoy them while you can, they grow up quickly”. It’s true.
Poetry and Icecream 
sweet, the image is breath taking.
Thanks Jingle 🙂
Hi Norma the words the presentation the video, all are just beautiful. what an emotionally charged journey of love and friendship… luv it.. thanks for sharing.. hugs melxxxxx
Thanks Mel for your lovely comments. I’m touched ❤ 🙂
Well done.
Thanks 🙂
Oh, how lovely. A nice start to my day. : )
Thanks so much 🙂
This is beautiful. Love is such a wonderful emotion when expressed and received.
Fantastic imagery.
Thanks for sharing.
I’m here:
On This Orange-Hued day
Thanks so much Andy. I’m touched 🙂
sweet and beautiful expression, well penned.
thanks for sharing.
Happy Rally.
Thanks so much Jingle 🙂
Such a sweet poem. Brings joy to my heart.
Awww thanks Aaron 🙂
sweet expression, they grow up so fast
Yes they do. Thanks for reading 🙂
A beautifully well written poem. I love it 😉
Thanks heaps. Much appreciated 🙂
A lovely bit of writing. Very nice!
Thanks Charles 🙂
Beautiful content and flow. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much booguloo 🙂
beautiful post! i don’t have kids but this post makes me want one 🙂
Aw thanks so much Hannah. I’m glad it touched you 🙂
Loved it its so warm 🙂
Thank you *smiles* 🙂
This is so sweet and tender … the music enhanced the presentation in a different manner — thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much Becca. I really appreciate your lovely comments and the time you’ve taken to read my poem 🙂
Very beautiful piece! I really liked the passion and attachment it presents.
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely comments. It’s very much appreciated 🙂
This is so touching and sweet =)
Thanks so much for reading and for your lovely comments 🙂
Very sweet indeed… I like that storing kisses in the jar ~
Thanks so much Heaven 🙂
beautiful ….shame our minds are the only jars that can store these memories vividly ! loved you poem thank you for sharing
Thanks, truly appreciated 🙂
I’ll slow my pace,
Let’s capture rich moments today.
With children our pace must be slow to capture the rich moments.
Very well written.
Genebrother
Thanks so much for your lovely comments. Yes, adults are too busy for little ones and they feel it. We have to remember to slow down. Time goes so quickly 🙂
Just like a lullaby! Very sweet and innocent, like mother’s love to her child 🙂
Thanks so much for your lovely comments. I’m glad that effect came through 🙂
This poem and the video really warms my soul.
Thanks Nami for your lovely comments 🙂
As I get older…heaven’s womb seems to be drawing back.
Thank you for this wonderful piece…about, as I read it, a path we begin on and never leave. From birth to giving birth.
Thanks ZQ. Yes, you’re definitely right 🙂
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“heaven’s womb seems to be drawing us back.”
this so reminds me of when my girls were young. if only we could turn back time.
lovely poem. 🙂
Thanks Luna. Yes, time passes all too quickly 🙂
What an emotional poem! and its suitable picture…mindblowing!
Thanks so much deeju. Much appreciated 🙂
this was cute esp the topic u wrote about and the painting was such a sweet sketch of mother and child..
Thanks Chimnese 🙂
such a beautiful emotional piece … you have won my heart with that 🙂
Thanks so much. You’re very sweet 🙂
Just wondering why you strayed from the rhyme scheme you set up in the first verse?
Good question 🙂 Actually the second and fifth line rhyme in the first verse was unintentional, but the the third and sixth line rhyme in both verses was intentional. Thanks for reading 🙂
I love this poem. After reading it I was sat deep in thought, thinking about my own children and how quickly they are growing. Time with them is precious and the ultimate gift.
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for you thoughtful comment Adam. I’m glad it had some effect on you. You are right, time goes so quickly and it is a precious gift 🙂
Sit still?
Little kids aren’t still. Little kids wiggle.
Very loving poem.
Lol, thanks for reading 🙂
great, i cant wait until i have these feelings
Thanks Jake 🙂
Nice one
Thank you 🙂
a heart-warming piece,I’m touched.I love the theme too:)
Thanks so much for your lovely comments 🙂
Not only is your name a combination of some of my favourite things, but the poem is truly amazing too! *smile*
Aw that’s so sweet, thanks 🙂
Beautiful. I need to go spend some time with my girls!
Sorry I missed this one. Thanks so much 🙂
Very nice:
If I should blink,
You’ll slip away,
So I’ll store kisses in a jar.
Thanks Zum 🙂
i like the thought of capturing those kisses in a jar…our children grow so fast…if only we could hold on just a bit….
Thanks Brian. I wish I could catch them 🙂
This is nice….but I think you will experience the same wonderful things with grandchildren some day!
Thanks Mary. Yes everyone tells me that being a grandparent is really special. I’m looking forward to it 🙂
I hear the whispers. 🙂
Thanks for reading Lazaro 🙂
lovely poem. very tender. and the painting too is beautiful.
Thanks Mohana 🙂
Mine are not even fully grown, and I already miss that smell of baby head after the bath, and kissing the tears off their eyelashes.
Yes it’s all the little things like that that I miss. Thanks for reading and commenting 🙂
i don’t have children…but i can completely empathise….precious moments for sure…and far too fleeting, children grow too fast!! really nice heartfelt poem…thanks for sharing!
thank you so much for this beautiful read… love it.. this one goes on my parenthood board on pinterest right now..
http://myrandrspace.blogspot.com/
Aw thanks so much. It’s the first time I’ve had something on pinterest 🙂