Daughters Poem by Christina Simmons

30th October 1998




I am lucky to have had three girls,
I am mindful of the moments they
Made me laugh, reminding me how humorous I was

Holding them close to me
Playfully touching...hugging,
Until I could see the joy in their eyes

Fun...games all round
Clowning about pretending to be a fool
They were my little companions,

My best chums I was lucky...
I yearn for them,
Missing the comforts
They brought to my life

Now I reminisce...
What my daughters feel
For me

Now that they're gone - happiness gone
from my days; no longer do I read bedtime stories
Telling...talking fairytales

Discussing folklores together
Viewing everything nice,
What little girls like

What does it mean for them
Not to share my world anymore?
I remember when we had each other.





Christina Simmons