So, my “step” daughter is ten years old. And she loves writing, which is extremely cool to me, for very obvious reasons.
Over the course of the year we’ve all been together, she has showed me poems and stories and all sorts of things that she has written since she was about six. She writes a lot, and hopes to be an author someday, and I can tell you - that girl has IT. Yes, the IT you need to be a published author. In fact, she is so gifted and talented, sometimes when I read her stuff, I think - yeesh - the ten year old is better than me!
I haven’t seen her write one poem since I have been here, even though I understand that she enjoys writing them a lot. She has been concentrating on her zillions of stories, instead - with lots of encouragement.
Well, apparently I was wrong, though. She has been writing a poem, but it has just been over the course of the past couple of days. Regardless, it was about me coming into her life, and I had to keep from crying while reading it. It touched me deeper than anyone has in awhile.
Tell me that this ten year old isn’t amazing: (it is not finished yet)
I never knew life could be so exciting.
Sunshine filled my days and not a strick of lightening.
All those awful memories packed deep into my heart.
I thought it was the end, but it was only the very start.
You floated into my life, after the awful storm,
like a butterfly you drifted to keep me safe and warm.
Whatever I saw, whatever i felt.
Everything I saw made me feel better about myself.
You say I can do it, no matter what.
you could shield me from the world like a bandaid on a cut.
Seven wonderful family members, all loving each other,
Dad, sisters, brother and yes, even a mother!
Sometimes the air is filled of love,
And sometimes filled with hatred,
but time with my family isn’t what I wasted.
Day after day, I’m so glad that you’re here,
Whenever I need you I know you are near.
From morning, till night…. (and that is all she has so far)
Am I the only one who thinks it’s pretty good for a ten year old?
April 11th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
I just can’t believe a ten year old wrote that. She is very talented.
April 11th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
That is amazing. It is so pretty and nice and I bet you are proud.
April 11th, 2007 at 6:51 pm
That is fantastic writing for someone of only ten. And what an amazing opportunity she has with you there to help and motivate her. Very cool.
April 11th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
For a 10 year old it is awesome, for a 30 year old it is awesome! She has some serious talent, I would never have thought it came from someone so young!
You must be so proud
July 19th, 2007 at 8:45 am
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November 26th, 2007 at 8:38 am
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