Parenthood
Child in agony.
Parent watching powerless
to take pain away.
We share children’s pain…
from scraped knees to tragedies
to their misspent years.
If we didn’t love,
we wouldn’t feel the anguish…
wouldn’t share the joys!
Copyright 2020 by Cheryl Batavia
Hello, everyone! It’s so good to be back! 🙂 I have a new computer battery. Two new features, Archives and Categories, have been added to my site. Just click “Archives” at the top of the menu next to the folder icon, and you will find both of them there.
Over the next few days, I’ll be catching up on my emails. I know I’ll find some gems! ❤ All the best! Cheryl
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Absolutely Cheryl! Parenthood comes with all the emotional ups and downs yet is a very fulfilling journey 😊♥️
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Radhika, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I am happy that you like the poem. ❤ Have a great weekend! Cheryl
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Such a beautiful poem for the most beautiful relation of all. From the moment we hold the tiny cuddly one for the first time, at every step each stab of pain or a flash of joy for the child is magnified manifold for the parent.
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Thank you, Deb, for your thoughtful comment. When I was young, I thought parenthood was all warm, fuzzy feelings. When my daughter was born, I discovered I had some very fierce protective instincts! 🙂
All the best! Cheryl
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Loved it 👍👍
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Thank you, Dulcy. I am so glad you loved the poem! Have a great weekend! 🙂 Cheryl
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Same to you 😊
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Beautiful
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Kamal, thank you for your kind comment. I am glad you liked the poem. 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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You are most welcome.
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That’s Really Beautiful 😍🤗
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Thank you, Pankanzy, for your kind comment. So glad you like the poem. 🙂 Have a great weekend! Cheryl
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Beautifully written! I’m glad to se you back!
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Thank you, Introverted Thoughts for your kind comment. I am glad to be back! I missed you all! Have a great weekend! 🙂 Cheryl
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Thank you for this post, the thing that worries me and keeps me up at night and breaks my heart are my children and the children of the world. Any why as adults we do and allow bad things to happen to children, I just cannot understand, I would die for my kids anyday, anytime.
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Pene, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I know what you mean, and that continues after they grow up! My mother still took an interest in my welfare when she was ninety and dying from Alzheimer’s!
It is so tragic how some children suffer! When I was teaching, the more I knew about some students, the sadder it became. As a first-year teacher, I used to have nightmares about it. You, as a nurse, have demonstrated your willingness to die for the welfare of others. Too bad so many people turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to the misery in the world.
I hope you are doing well. All the best! ❤ Cheryl
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God has certainly blessed us with seeing the “depth” of the world … a heavy load sometimes.
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Welcome back , Cheryl.
Parents love has no limits like your beautiful poem says.
Love ❤
Michel
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Michel, thank you for your kind comments. I am happy you liked the poem. I suspect that kind of love carries on to grandchildren and great-grandchildren too. I missed interacting with my fellow bloggers! ❤
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Welcome back Cheyrl with a new computer too. That went fast! Hope you had a good break.
Children are our future and you gifted us with a wonderful message as us as the gatekeepers into their souls. Thank you and Happy Labor Day!!!
❤️ Cindy
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Thank you, Cindy, for your thoughtful remarks. I am happy to be back…same old computer from 2013 but on its third battery! 🙂 Happy Labor Day to you and your family, too. Cheryl
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Ouch. Though true. It brings joy and love…
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Thank you for your kind comments. Yes, every child has problems and every child brings joy. At least that’s been my experience with my three children. I hope you are doing well. All the best! Cheryl
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the perfect poem for fathers day here in oz!
Love that last photo, it’s a Tibetan family 🙂
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Thank you, Kate, for your kind comments. I didn’t know they wereTibetan…just thought it was a sweet photo. Thank you for the information. All the best! ❤ Cheryl
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take care, glad your computer is going ok!
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❤absolutely loved it!!
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I am so glad you liked the poem. Thank you for your kind comments. ❤ All the best! Cheryl
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Beautiful Cheryl 💖
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Thank you, Ashok. It means a lot to me that you like the poem. All the best! ❤ Cheryl
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Always a pleasure my friend 😊💖
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Awesome poem👌👏
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Welcome back!!
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Thank you, Murali, for your kind comments. You were my first commenter, and your support means a lot to me. ❤ I am happy to be back, though still a lot of emails to catch up on. Take care, Cheryl
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You reflected parenthood in such beautiful colours. I loved reading this. Your words brought out the selflessness and unconditional love that each parent carries within them. Hope you had a good break ❤️
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Rishika, Thank you for sharing your kind thoughts. I am so glad you enjoyed reading the poem. ❤
All the best! Cheryl
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Yep. It’s a powerful love like none other. And it seems to go on and on. My children are 27 and 34 and I still hurt for them and cheer for them.
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JoAnna, Thank you for your thoughtful response. I think it is a lifetime commitment! 🙂
Are your leaves turning color yet? The fall must be lovely where you are! Take care! Cheryl
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The leaves aren’t turning on the coast, but I was in the mountains a couple weeks ago and some were just starting to turn. It was nice to see them falling with the breeze.
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full of love you are cheryl.
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Narayan, thank you for your beautiful comment. It means a lot to me. ❤ All the best! Cheryl
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Well penned….
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Ankushmaster, thank you. I’m glad you liked it! 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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Now this is certainly beautiful. Such a heart felt post. It truly is full of love.
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Shanyu, I truly appreciate your taking the time to read and comment on my poems! ❤ It makes me happy that you enjoy my work. 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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I can only imagine the boundless love that being with your children brings. Hopefully in the future I’ll be able to find out.
Thank you for sharing. 😊
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Thank you, Hamish, for your kind comments. I hope you find the future and the family you want. I wish you every happiness! ❤ Cheryl
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Well said!
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Thank you, Diana, for your kind comment. I am glad you like the poem! All the best! Cheryl ❤
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