A Mother’s Love Sent from Afar

Mixed emotions of parents of young adult children who move far away.

This poem tells of the mixed emotions of a mother when my daughters moved to live overseas. I reflect on the precious moments with my daughters as young girls and long to be physically close to them. The poem captures my deep love and longing for my daughters while acknowledging the reality of their separation. I hope they will reunite one day and the poem emphasizes the enduring power of love and care. This heartfelt poem speaks of the universal experience of parental love and the challenges of letting go.

When I was a young adult, I took the opportunity to spread my wings and fly away and now the opportunities had presented themselves to my daughters. Who was I to hold them back from exploring the world? I did support their decision, despite my deep desire to keep them close like a mother hen protecting her chicks. They were no longer my chicks to own. Beverley Joy

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I had a dream before I woke up today

I was walking along the shore by the bay

With my daughter, only three years of age

It was one of those perfect days.

I looked down at the palm of my hand

In it, her soft small, plump fingers lay

Tugging on my hand as she skipped and sang

A tune she made up along the way.

We walked slowly; we were in no hurry

The refreshing sea breeze blew gently

Brushing our skin, our hair dancing