When

When did you grow and become a child
When only yesterday you were a baby, so meek and mild
I held you, cradled you, and rocked you to sleep
While baby brown eyes looked at me so deep

When did you grow and become a young girl
With colorful hairbows holding back the curls
Was it not yesterday that you learned to walk
Now you’re out on the porch, playing with chalk

When did you grow and become a young miss
Filling my days with laughter and bliss
Gone are the  days of playing little girl games
Nothing stays forever, nothing stays the same

When did you grow and become a bride
With a husband now standing by your side
A home of your own, starting a life anew
While mine seems empty without you

When did you grow and become a mother
Holding my grandchild  and loving each other
You cradle him, rock him, and kiss him to sleep
While baby blue eyes stare at you so deep

What is this picture that I see
A new generation who’s apart of me
The cycle of life started over again
My baby girl is now my best friend

While you were growing and becoming yourself
I kept each memory on my favorite shelf
I realized suddenly that I had grown too
For with each of your growths my love grew for you

Written by Sherry C
May 23, 2010