Love Letter To My Children

Posted on May 28, 2011 by thisnest


I love you, my brown-eyed child

Your skin a golden glow

I’ll teach you about this world of ours

But I’ll learn as I watch you grow

The lessons that can only be taught

When histories intersect

When all that I thought could ever be

Becomes more that I’d ever expect

I adore you, my curly-haired child

Your lips a perfect pink

I’ll offer my guiding opinions to you

But it’s you who will make me think

My precious gift is just half of me

But the very best of us

The parts of you once separate by hate

now mixed in you…BY LOVE

~Donna Sparrow

About thisnest

The Sparrows are happily married, and the parents of five children. Donna and her husband Antonio are college sweethearts who also raised his seven siblings, many with special needs, for nearly two decades. Along the way they have navigated the ups and downs of being a blended, black, white, and brown family. Donna celebrates each day of blessings and embraces her family’s “interraciality” through poetry, anecdotes, and glimpses into her beautifully chaotic life on her blog at www.ThisNest.com
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3 Responses to Love Letter To My Children

  1. Nancy says:
    May 28, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    That was wonderful. You have beautiful children and they obviously have an adoring, loving mommy.

    Thanks for linking me! I’ve linked you too.

  2. Ezzy Guerrero-Languzzi says:
    June 4, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    I wish, sometimes, I could put our son in a bubble to protect him from the unkindness in the world. Sadly the best teacher is experience. Your children are so lucky to have you as a mom. Beautiful poem. : )

  3. Tara says:
    June 12, 2011 at 11:18 am

    OMGosh! Wiping tears away! Beautiful! I agree with Ezzy, your children are so lucky to have you as a mom!

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