Growing Up Poem

In the words of the poet "the years would feel like moments after you had grown." The poem portrays the bittersweet experience of watching one's children grow.

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I absolutely love this poem. It is just a spot on and every line touches the heart.

Though You Are Grown

Published by Family Friend Poems September 2006 with permission of the Author.

I remember years ago,
you were so little then.
Sometimes,
I can't help but wish
that you were small again.
I've cried when you've faced heartaches,
and saw that as you grew,
nothing broke your spirit,
instead it strengthened you.
I'm filled with mixed emotions,
as I hold back all the tears
and with much pride remember
back so many years.
When I first held you in my arms,
if only I'd have known
the years would feel like moments
after you had grown.
You aren't a child,
though in my eyes,
I guess you'll always be
that baby boy who changed my life,
and means the world to me.

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