A BUDDING FLOWER
(For Jessica as she turns 13)
"Child of Moonbeams and starlight" ...
Is how I have described you to others,
My dearest Jessica.
But,
You are now no longer a child,
Nor are you fully grown
(As if any of us is).
How to now regard you,
My granddaughter of thirteen years?
With love, of course.
And gratefulness that
The God and Goddess of the Universe
Blessed my life with your presence.
And with awe,
In observing the inner beauty
That your physical presence reflects.
Not "fully grown ..."
Yet a full, whole person
With dignity, strong intellect
And passions for nature, learning
and laughter
I have observed from life that
All is experience and growth.
You are surely poised, now,
To experience life to the fullest,
And to grow into the great and wonderful woman
Of which you are now the budding flower.
Happy Birthday to the greatest anniversary present your grandpapa and I ever received. Though we may be kept apart for reasons neither of us fully comprehend... you are with me constantly in heart, mind, and soul. I sent you a birthday card and hope you received it. Put 13 dollars inside.. one for each precious year.
Until I see you once again... know Mom-mom loves you always.
