Twenty-eight years—
a lifetime—
or just a blink—
time passes that way
without regard for what
we think
of all the moments,
the tears, the joy,
together, we link
them, forming
the totality
I would not rethink
through whys
or ifs, to undo
that which is
so wondrous–you.
A quick birthday poem–posting on dVerse, where Grace is hosting Open Link Night.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
A perfect maternal gift for a twenty-something, still fresh-faced and dreaming–not yet brought to ground by the mundane, the profane, the lame and lecherous.
Hahahaha. Thank you–though she does teach eighth graders, so you know. . . 😉
Happy Birthday to your daughter! May she enjoy the love of her family on her special day – and oh yes, have a heck of a fun time!!
Aww–thank you so much!
Happiest of birthdays to your lovely daughter, Merril! ❤️ This is such a heartfelt poem 🙂
Thank you so much. I adore her, but she really is a wonderful person.
Happy birthday to your daughter, Merril. She’s blessed to have you for her momma!
Awww–thank you, Jill. That’s very kind.
What a lovely birthday poem!
Happy birthday to your baby 😉
Thank you very much, Dale!
So sweet. Happy birthday to your daughter Merril.
Thank you very much, Grace!
Lots of love in this one. Very nice, Merril.
Thank you very much, Ken! WP is playing tricks again–I found this and another comment by someone else in my spam folder.
Yes, very well done! Never second guess …just love them with all your heart!
Thank you, Dwight. I certainly do!
A fine birthday gift
Thank you, Derrick.
Bless you both!
Thank you very much!
Well done, Mom! … and Happy Birthday to her from me … Will the wine glasses clink tonight?
They clinked last night–we met her for a drink on her way home from work. 🙂 My husband and other daughter also have birthdays this month, so there will be a lot of celebrating!
That a way … and plenty of clinks ahead!
Lovely birthday wish. I keep telling my kids: “You can’t possibly be getting older, ’cause I’m not” lol
Thank you–yeah, funny how that works. 🙂
Oh, wonderful poem. Your love and pride shows through. I have a daughter the same age, and can feel every word. ❤
Aww–thank you very much!
I like how the rhyme change at the end switches attention to your daughter on her birthday.
Thank you, Frank! Yes, I wasn’t sure if the change would work, so I’m glad you think it does. 🙂
That first stanza…
is your daughter’s birthday the 7th? My youngest was 25 yesterday. Who knows where the time goes? (or how our love grows…)
Thanks. Yes, the 7th–and more synchronicity someone I follow on Twitter posted Sandy Denny singing versions of Who Knows Where the Time Goes today. 🙂
The Oracle is watching.
Always! 🙂
Nice.
Thank you.
Oh, doesn’t time fly, Merril! My daughter will be 39 this year and I can’t believe it. What a wonderful birthday present you’ve written for her. Wish her a happy birthday from me, please!
Thank you so much, Kim! I will.
This poem is a lovely gift of words. Hope her day was special. 🙂 My younger son is now 30 and that has officially makes me old. Time flies so fast as a parent!
Yes, it does. Thank you very much, Mish!
*made*
🙂
Love the birthday gift… time do fly and you see it so clearly in a child growing up
Thank you. Yes, so true.
A lovely tribute! Happy Birthday to your daughter, Merril! 🙂
Thank you, Frank!
Applicable to any age, too. They are all “Just a blink.” Lovely.
Thank you for stopping by, Janet! Yes, it all goes in a blink.