Finding a note on my windshield after work; a flirtation from my future hubby.
Standing by the water’s edge, holding his hands, and proclaiming, “I do.”
Seeing a heartbeat on the ultrasound beyond the fateful weeks of four miscarriages.
Feeling my baby laid across my chest as I sob “I love you. I love you. I love you.”
Watching my daughter cradle her baby brother in her lap for the first time.
Waking to the realization we’d slept through an entire night.
Getting the call from mom that the spot on her lung was an imaging error.
Putting her on the bus for the first time and racing to school to watch her arrive.
Celebrating his little league team come from behind to win the championship game.
Mesmerized by her pirouette, tendue, and leap across the stage .
Cheering his first varsity soccer goal and humble celebration.
Opening the acceptance email from my editor.
Showering my colleagues rejoicing life changes.
Hearing her give the salutatorian speech to her graduating class.
Hugging my hubby before returning home in our emptied out van.
Lying side by side, spooning throughout the night.
Waking up each morning and realizing this isn’t just a dream.
Paula, this is beautiful! Your last line sums up all your feelings. I’m thinking maybe Billy Collins inspired you, too, as he did me. Please read my post today. You’re in it!
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Oh how I love your poem! Thanks for the mention-you are a real blessing in my life!
This was just so beautiful. I need to write some of those elation moments down, too. They are so liberally sprinkled throughout our lives. Thanks for the reminders to remember and treasure them. Thanks for sharing.
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Wow! I feel like a lived a life after reading your poem, and one that is beautifully told. I laughed and I cried. I love the timeline structure.
Such joy in each line! Truly captured ‘elation’.
Love this Paula 🙂