I Am Your Child

Okay, I missed Valentine's Day but wanted to post something regarding love anyway. It's related to the love between a parent and child. A poem I wrote quite a long time ago, but worth sharing. Enjoy!


I Am Your Child

Take a little time
Slow down just for me
I want a little attention
I have so many questions, you see
I am your child
On you I rely
To solve life’s many mysteries
And dry my tears when I cry
I try not to be too needy, or ask too much
I know I don’t always do as I’m told
I do try to listen once in awhile
Cause I don’t like it when you scold
In spite of that, I love you
You’re a hero in my eyes
In ever way I try to be like you
I wonder if you even realize
Please slow down just for me
I try very hard to keep up with you
Sometimes I’m running at a frantic pace
For every step you take, I hafta’ take two
Maybe we could go for a walk
Have a discussion on ladybugs
Read that new book we bought
Or maybe just share some hugs

Love is...

A group of professionals asked 4 to 8 year olds, 'What does love mean?' The answers were braoder and deeper than they could have imagined. Here's a few:

"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenalis anymore, So, my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca-age 8

"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know your name is safe in their mouth." Billy-age 4

"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your french fries without making them give you any of theirs." Chrissy-age 6

"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him to make sure the taste is ok." Danny-age 7

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri-age 4

Stay tuned for more....

Ruby Belle

What is Romance?

Ro-mance:
n.
1.
a. A love affair
b. Ardent emotional attachment or involvement between people; love
c. A strong, sometimes short-lived attachment, fascination, or enthusiasm for something
2.
a. A mysterious or fascinating quality or appeal, as of something adventurous, heroic, or
strangely beautiful
3.
a. A long medieval narrative in prose or verse that tells of the adventures and heroic exploits
of chivalric heroes
b. A long fictitious tale of heroes and extraordinary or mysterious events, usually set in a
distant time or place
c. The class of literature constituted by such tales
4.
a. An artistic work, such as a novel, story,or film, that deals with sexual love, especially in an
idealized form

What is romance? Sure, it can be all of those things, but to every person it's different. What is your idea of romance?

Romance to me is that moment when you search across the room and your eyes find his. Your breath catches in your throat. Your heart threatens to beat out of your chest. By a force beyond your control, you move into his waiting arms. He crushes you against his hard, chisled chest. As if in slow motion, his head moves ever so slowly towards yours. Your lips tingle in anticipation, they ache for his touch. Your hand slids into his tousled hair, pulling him closer. A moan chokes its way from your mouth....

Romance is that weak-kneed, heart-stopping, take your breath away moment when you realize you can no longer live without him.

Ruby Belle