Category Archives: A SPARROW’S HEART

Original Poetry & Thoughts

The Hardest Part

Posted on January 21, 2024 by thisnest

And I discovered That their worlds keep moving. It doesn’t matter that the echo of their high-pitched and pure laughter still bounces off the walls of my memory. That the pitter-patter of their small cherub feet still resonates along the … Continue reading →

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UNTOUCHABLE

Posted on March 18, 2016 by thisnest

Hi. It’s been awhile, I know. Life. It’s hard sometimes. I mean, always good…but sometimes really hard. I feel I owe an apology to anyone who follows the happenings of This Nest, who have possibly been led to interpret our … Continue reading →

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Little Man

Posted on September 5, 2012 by thisnest

First contraction, early Spring morning. Bags packed, ready to go. Labor and delivery, first time. Finally laid my eyes upon your beautiful self. It’s a boy. Little Man…my joy. First smile, just gas. Eye contact. Kisses as I caressed your new face. … Continue reading →

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Important, Magnificent, Remarkable, Sensational, Amazing, Phenomenal, Marvelous, Beautiful Child

Posted on April 13, 2012 by thisnest

One of us is brown and one of us is cream, And you are a beautiful shade in between. You are such an important child! im•por•tant Function: adjective * having great meaning or influence You look a little bit like … Continue reading →

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Thankfulness

Posted on November 24, 2011 by thisnest

My eyes behold the most breathtaking works of art…the faces of our children. My ears take in the most beautiful music…the laughter of our children. My nose inhales the most fragrant aroma…the sweetness of our children. My hands envelope the … Continue reading →

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