Why do I worry about you so 
because you are part of
my heart and soul
your soft baby skin
your twinkling brown eyes
caused me to smile and
then to sigh
from the moment they laid
you in my arms I was
captivated by your charms Image by Anne Geddes
to know I was chosen to ride
with you on life’s journey
in all that you do now
a woman with children too
so why do I worry and
love you so because
you are part of my
heart and soul
© March 2012
Renee Espriu
reneejustturtleflight.com 
Renee, this really touched me. As the mother of a 24-year-old young woman, I remember when she was as vulnerable as the picture – but now she’s a vibrant, feisty, artistic, gender queer, funny, activist leftie… and I could not be prouder.
Your words brought a tear to my eye – “cry for happy,” as we say. Peace, Amy
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This is about my oldest daughter. I am close to both for different reasons. Without them my life would be truly empty.
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its such a magical journey that a mother shares with her children. to see them grow up and become parents must be a joy beyond words. 🙂
loved the heartwarming beauty of the poem and the pic is oh so adorable.
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Thank you Trisha! I will always cherish that I was given the gift of my children.
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I know Renee, our children are still our children.. and we worry about them, their health as I know you do your daughter, I send some healing waves over,, I cant stop you worrying,, because thats being a Mum.. But I can send you some strength to help you along your path so you can help your daughter along hers..
Love and Blessings,, Sue xx
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Thank you, Sue, for all of your heartfelt wishes. If all goes well with her upcoming surgery on Wed she will hopefully start doing better.
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Ps and I loved your verse… xxx
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Thank you so much/
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So very sweet…as a mother to two adult daughters, I know that we mothers never stop worrying and wishing the happiest life possible for our children. Renee, I hope your daughter is coping well with the health issues that you had previously mentioned.
Peace… xoxo
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I have one daughter, who is to have surgery tomorrow, that is 35yrs young and the youngest just turned 30. They give my life so much I can never give back. Thank You!
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I wish her success and protection during her surgery and a complete and swift recovery. I feel the same way about my daughters…they have given me so much in my life…one is 38 and her sister is 37… they’re the best things that ever happened to me.
I hope you won’t be too worried during the surgery tomorrow, Renee.
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Thank you mama. I appreciate your worry and understand it. It took me having children of my own to ‘get it’. I will do fine as I always do. hugs and love to you
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You are welcome, my Angel. You are such a light in my life. Without you and your fierce younger sister I would certainly be lost. Love you always!
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Mother and daughter connections are the strongest.
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They are for myself and without them my life would not be as full.
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I do not have any children; nonetheless, great poem.
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Thank you Anthony!
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