Misty Eyes

Misty Eyes

Little voices call out so sweet,
Pitter patter of tiny feet.
Smiles that light my indigo skies
As tears of love sting misty eyes.

Finger painted hands, work of art,
Silly giggles that steal my heart.
Moments cherished with each sunrise,
As tears of love sting misty eyes.

I sing their favorite nursery rhyme.
Too soon, I’m running out of time.
Emotions swell with each goodbye,
As tears of love sting misty eyes.

Little voices call out so sweet,
As tears of love sting misty eyes.

Colleen Keller Breuning © 2022
February 10, 2022

This poem is dedicated to my beloved grandchildren Posie and Hatcher, my sweet little Valentines! I sketched out the words to this Kyrielle Sonnet on the trip home from Florida last month, and I finally got around to putting the finishing touches on it today. It’s always so difficult to leave them after each trip, uncertain when I will see them next and knowing how much they will have changed. I dread saying goodbye, and it takes me a while to settle the emotions. For me, the best therapy for sadness is writing.

Dan and I saying goodbye to Posie and Hatcher!

I am also posting this to the Instagram group @hergrowthcollective. The topic for this week is “Love,” and just happened to fit with this poem. Love comes in many forms, but love for family is one of the strongest and enduring of all bonds. Everyone told me how special the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild is…. but until I experienced it, I had no idea! It is the greatest thing. My love for them is eternal, and it grows with each passing day. They fill my heart with the purest joy I have ever known.

Life has been so busy, and I’ve been a bit MIA from social media.  A much-needed break, I guess.  I worked about 20 hours of overtime the past couple of weeks. Fortunately, our busiest work month has passed, and my schedule should be getting back to normal. Whatever that is, lol!

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
xoxo
Colleen

HEY!!!! Check this out on my new podcast on Spotify – dropping today!!!

Mood: Joyful
Inspiration: “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder

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