I looked at my reflexion night before last and to my surprise I saw a lady. Her eyes held wisdom, hope and determination. Her high cheek bones; towered with pride from her mother land. Her brown skin; a little kiss from God’s sun. Her full lips parted as if she was going to speak; instead she shy away, as if she recognized me but the place and time had escaped her mind. The lines around her smile, even the ones at the corner of her eyes had escaped my mind.
I moved my focus from my reflection to my daughter’s eyes and listened to her speak. Back to back questions awaited my answers. I watched her big almond shaped eyes zoom in, hanging to my every word as I answered each the best I know how. That’s when it hits, and I hope this knowledge will stay. My vain mid-life crisis can wait for another day, because God has bless me with a gift that keeps getting better each day, and even when I’m gone, his gift will tell the tale that I was here.
irfriske
September 1, 2012 at 7:42 PM
Awesome, such perfect wording to find after coming back from under my month of web untangling!
Thank you so very much for sharing!!
“.”
Cat
shianwrites
September 1, 2012 at 8:03 PM
Thanks Cat!
FreedomTrapped
September 1, 2012 at 8:43 PM
Sweet:)
shianwrites
September 1, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Thanks.
Sheryl Stark
September 1, 2012 at 9:40 PM
nice!!
shianwrites
September 1, 2012 at 9:46 PM
Thanks Sheryl.
Sword-chinned bitch
September 1, 2012 at 10:11 PM
What a nice legacy some children get from their mothers. I like the way the little girl (Is this you and your daughter?) has her head tilted up toward the mother.
shianwrites
September 1, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Thanks Sandee. Yes that was us, many years ago when she was four… I finally got your book. I’ll post a review when I’m done.
Sword-chinned bitch
September 1, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Oh Shauna thank you so much! I really appreciate that! xoxo
This picture is classic — your daughter’s carrying a little pocket book too! I’m scrolling back up to look at it again. Adorable…
Boomie Bol
September 1, 2012 at 11:58 PM
This is just beautiful Shauna!!! Thanks for sharing
Scott Mitchell
September 2, 2012 at 8:11 AM
Beautiful words, Shian. So blessed you and your little angel are. Now I sit here kind of thinking about how I should make this day a special one with my little one. If I don’t, I’ll wish I did
shianwrites
September 2, 2012 at 11:23 PM
Thank you Scott… I’m sure your presence is very special to her. Sometimes the smallest things make a huge difference.
russtowne
September 2, 2012 at 5:16 PM
Beautifully said, Boomie. You already have a wonderful legacy. I can’t wait to see what you do in act two now that you’ve reached “mid-life”. Look out world, Boomie is here and better than ever!
Russ
russtowne
September 2, 2012 at 5:21 PM
OOOOPPPPS! I’m so sorry, Shian! My face is flushed with embarrassment.I just had read a post by Boomie and my mind had apparantly not shifted gears nearly as fast as my fingers typed. I meant to write: “Beautifully said, Shian. You already have a wonderful legacy. I can’t wait to see what you do in act two now that you’ve reached “mid-life”. Look out world, Shian is here and better than ever! ”
I think I found Boomie’s blog through yours, Shian, so in a way it’s ALL YOU FAULT! (KIDDING OF COURSE!) I enjoy both your blogs a lot and am glad I found them.
Russ
shianwrites
September 2, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Hahaha!!!! Thank you. No worries. You made me laugh out loud. yes, Boomie has an amazing blog.
spiritualsignposts
September 3, 2012 at 6:58 AM
Beautifully written and so profound. Thank you Shian, and a belated thanks for your visit. God bless you.
Nick
shianwrites
September 3, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Thank you Nick
Blessings to you too.
GullringstorpGoatGal
September 4, 2012 at 8:40 AM
Hej from Sweden !
Wow ! So powerful and beautiful! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! I know just how you feel. My daughter was here just for 3 days from London but they were so important. I know exactly what I will leave this world and i am so proud of my accomplishments and my daughter and what she brings to this world. I was always told to leave any place you are, better than when you arrived. That’s what I try to do with my life.
shianwrites
September 4, 2012 at 8:49 PM
“I was always told to leave any place you are, better than when you arrived. That’s what I try to do with my life.” Great way of thinking.
Thank you.
jolynproject
September 4, 2012 at 8:36 PM
Beautiful.
shianwrites
September 4, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Thanks
Booksphotographsandartwork
September 5, 2012 at 12:21 AM
Those are such beautiful thoughts. Great wisdom for women.
shianwrites
September 5, 2012 at 7:51 AM
Thank you
pbus1
September 5, 2012 at 8:02 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Shian! Written poetically, and from the heart. You are truly blessed, and your daughter is blessed as well!
(I would have visited sooner, but for some reason I am not being notified of your new postings, although I subscribed several days ago. I’ll simply continue to check back!
)
Paulette
shianwrites
September 5, 2012 at 10:24 AM
It doesn’t matter when you come by; I appreciate it.
Thank you!
I believe the best way is to press the button under the words, follow via email, on the upper right corner of the blog.
sharpwordHubert Rondeau
September 5, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Shian, I really liked what you wrote awesome! Thank you for looking a my work as well, and for liking it too, I was praying on my way to work this morning That God would powerfully touch the hearts of each person who would read my Blogs, I didn’t expect any one to reach back and touch mine lol But you did.. Again God bless you. P.S. I have a blog called – Hubertwrites -
shianwrites
September 5, 2012 at 4:06 PM
Thank you. It’s great to run into awesome work like yours.
Blessings to you!
abdulrbutt
September 10, 2012 at 6:57 PM
loving it
shianwrites
September 10, 2012 at 11:02 PM
Thanks.
paperportraiture
September 17, 2012 at 7:40 AM
Yeah very nicely written =) I love Beyonce, the first time I heard her sing live I totally cried. Profound writing =)
shianwrites
September 17, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Yup, she’s amazing, Thanks
chesterb
October 24, 2012 at 4:38 PM
great writing.
shianwrites
October 25, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Thank you!