i found this most precious and whimsical poem by maryann k. cusimano... perhaps the sweetest poem i've ever read... and i couldn't help but set it to these recent photos taken by my husband at the beach.
normally on this here blog, i like to post photos that i have taken {and, thus, am not in}. but after reading this article that my friend tammi shared on her facebook page, mom whispers, i realized the importance of posting photos of myself as the mom that i am these days... even if i have not yet shed that twenty or so pounds that i had hoped to by now. i'm by no means a bikini babe on the beach. but that is not what my son cares about or expects.
it's my quiet, my calm, my wings, my arms, dry towels, dinner, my voice in book or a song, his favorite giraffe at bedtime, my touch, a kiss, and a home that he's looking for in me.
and that he has.
love the words and photos. I need to write that poem down. xo
ReplyDeleteisn't it so perfect, bev? i can see you putting it to some lovely lovely images.
ReplyDeleteLOVE.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are amazing, G. You need to print these out with the poem on them and frame them as a series.. Totally brought tears to my eyes.
great poem and so perfectly fits together with your images.
ReplyDeletethanks, guys.
ReplyDeletestacey, i love that idea. i think i will do that!!! thank you!
This is just delightful.
ReplyDeletethank you, susan. =)
ReplyDeletethese photos and words are precious.....this should be made into a little book and put away for when he turns 18 :)
ReplyDeletexo
another great idea, beth! i just might do that, too. thanks. =)
ReplyDeleteLove the photos with the words--so perfect in every way! And I love your new clean look of your blog! The banner leaves are beautiful!
ReplyDeletethank you, tracey. =)
ReplyDeletethanks for noticing the new header! the blog change is a work in progress. but it's getting there.
What a wonderful poem and brilliantly matched with fabulous pictures.
ReplyDeletei remember the first time i read that poem. i cried and cried. and every time after i've cried reading it too. this time, with those beautiful photos, i cried again. so precious, georgia.
ReplyDeletethank you, heather. =)
ReplyDeleteit is a tear-jerker, isn't it?
What a delightful poem! Delightful photos too:)
ReplyDeletethank you, sweet gail.
ReplyDeleteAmazing images and words Georgia. I am going to try to get into more photos from now on.
ReplyDeleteglad to hear it, nikki. you have to love cyberspace for the inspiration and encouragement that keeps flowing from person to person for this very reason. i'm so glad my post could inspire you to do that.
ReplyDeleteWell my goodness. Guess what? You commented on my blog back when I started and I finally have replied. (since May '12) I love your blog style and your photographs. Nikki(above)just joined me last week. I didn't recognize any of the fellow commenters here. Will you please follow me. I'd love it!!!! ok? Where do I join you? Just via email? Is that the only option? That's fine, but just wondering. Thank you in advance! :D
ReplyDeletethank you, ranae! nice to hear from you. i actually don't recall visiting your blog all those months ago. but i don't recall a lot these days... mommy brain, i think, is what they call it. =)
ReplyDeleteso glad you stopped by.
oh, p.s...
ReplyDeletei took the followers widget off my blog, so now you won't be able to follow me that way. but you are able to subscribe or follow via e-mail if you would like.