Continuation: A Poem
______________________________________ Trees, and their branches Branches, and their leaves You, mother You and me You brought me into this world I am, because you are You brought me into this world I am, what you are I’m a continuation I’m your continuation ______________________________________ Born from you Born of you You’re my harbour You’re my home You nurtured me And you loved me You held me when I was scared You taught me what it meant to care ______________________________________ Born from you Born of you You’re my harbour You’re my home When the world was harsh And people let me down You made me strong You taught me how to stand my ground ______________________________________ To me, it’s nothing short of angelic Your grounding simplicity Your beautiful calming voice Those bright sparkling eyes, when you talk The way your footsteps sound, when you walk But mostly, I think, It’s the lines That your smiles draw on ...