Stay innocent little one,
at least, for one more day.
Let me hold you tightly,
please don’t run away.
In the blink of an eye,
things can change.
I’ll cherish these days,
as long as I can.
One day soon,
you’ll let go of my hand,
before we know it,
you’ll be a grown man.
When that day comes,
remember these truths,
I will still be your mom,
and I will always love you.
The Way
the way your voice dances in my ears,
the way your smile lights up my eyes,
the way your touch tickles my senses,
the way your arms wrap around my body,
the way…….I love that.
Have you ever found yourself saying, “It ended as quickly as it began. All the promises, all the words, are as if they were never spoken”? When love is rushed, it parts too quickly. We live in a fast world where everything is wanted now. Relationships must be built, and quite often the building process is a slow one. People must take the time to get to know each other. One might think they don’t have time, the grass is growing under their feet, I’m coming to the end of their life, but those things shouldn’t matter. One good year is far better than two unhappy ones. Why live unhappy? If not built correctly, love will only fall to the ground, destroying one or both partners. Relationships require love and respect. Some people may not want or care to be respected, but many do. Some people don’t care about love and friendship, but there are those “hopeless romantics”, like myself, still out there. Love requires gentleness, quietness, caressing, caring, understanding, and knowing that if one is hurt, the other will be there to comfort, not condemn. Love is a promise that states, “I’ve got your back, I’m in for the long haul.” Love is not selfish, and likewise, not selfless. Love is two people on a journey together, that don’t always enjoy the ride, but know it’s worth their time and efforts. Love can be everything you’ve dreamt of and much more. It can also include things that are not fun, but because both partners care, they are willing to work on their differences. Love isn’t always beautiful fireworks, and great sex. Quite often, those are just fantasy dreams, that rarely turn out as expected. Love is hard. Love is the one blessing most people long for, most need, but never find. When you find it, grab it, true love is rare. Hold it, nurture it, do whatever it takes to keep it. Wrap your arms around it and never let it go. It will take great sacrifices, but in the end, it will be worth it. ~terri otterman
In my quiet space is where I find my peace, my solace, sometimes my stress. I do my best thinking or my worst, it all depends on the topic at hand, whether positive or negative, Nevertheless, it helps me get things off my chest, to throw them away, or move them to a safe place, maybe to revisit later. Anyway, it seems strange to me, seeing as I’m not a person that desires or likes to be alone, that it can be actually refreshing and freeing at times. To sit quietly and let my mind wander, with no disruptions, no noise, no interference, allows me to really search my heart, to find answers, to dig deeply into the things that really matter. This, is much needed. If you think about it, quiet is really good for the soul, everyone needs it, whether they admit they do, or not.
~terri otterman
If I kiss
you
or want to,
it’s because
there is a special
kind of love
inside my heart for you.
It doesn’t mean
I’m “in love” with you
or that I desire
wild crazy adventures
with you.
It may mean
I have a special spot
in my heart for you,
and depending on
the type of kiss,
that may be open
for discussion
another time.
First day of
Fifth grade…
Before you were born, you were
thought of, before you were conceived, God was thinking of me.
Sometimes I wonder where you came
from,
then your smile reminds me, you came
from above.
The thought, the consideration, that
went into your being, totally amazes me.
In a blink of an eye, you were
created, just for me.
Many times, the plan seems so
unreal,
but our Creator, knew exactly what
He was doing. He knew how I’d feel; this day, this time, during this life of
mine.
I love you with all my heart, more
than I ever thought I could.
Right from the start, when I laid
eyes on you,
I knew, I would. ~to
