Friday, June 20, 2008

Happy Ends and New Beginnings!!

For Writers Island prompt reaction go here - First Impressions

The wee sounds fill the night so dark
The eyes of the waiting fill with joy,
The end of a long wait at last,
A new life to look forward to, a fresh beginning

The bag is packed and the shoes are tied
And as she stands the bus arrives
Mommy waves with tears in her eyes
The end of babyhood, or of childhood the beginning?

The bird has grown and ready to fly
The car loaded to brim stands by
Teary farewells as she steps to new shores
A fresh new life to begin, the end of this old!

Hand in hand they stand demure,
Dozen fond smiles as they look on
The vows exchanged, they turn around
A life together, a new beginning!

The wee sounds fill the night so dark
The eyes of the waiting fill with joy,
The end of a long wait at last,
A new life to look forward to, a fresh beginning

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Life is full of endings happy or sad and fresh new beginnings every time around.
This was a prompt reaction to Sunday Scribblings - Happy Endings

11 comments:

b+ (Retire In Style Blog) said...

all life fresh beginnings are reason to celebrate...thank you.

b

Tammie Lee said...

This is wonderful. I like how you cover so much in a short-ish poem/writing. The rhythm is wonderful and you painted a wonderful story with your words.

Granny Smith said...

The repetition in the last stanza of a new life beginning rounds this out perfectly. Your subjects for the subjects of the intermediate verses are well chosen. Happy beginning, happy ending.

A fine post.

danni said...

you've gotten a whole wonderful life cycle in such a touching poem - love the repetition of the first and last verse!!!

Anonymous said...

beautiful celebration of the starts, the newness of the new and excitement of life and love...

Rajesh said...

repetition in the last stanza was perfect as granny smith said... one of the best poems I've ever read.. keep writing...thoroughly enjoyed

Mary J. said...

Oh, I do not look forward to having my baby leave home!

A Fair Tale

Anonymous said...

aw, that was sweet :) Lovely!

Rads

Preethi said...

Thanks for all the wonderful comments.. life is about fresh beginnings, and we forget that often and focus just on the endings!

aMus said...

this was so apt...life is all about the beginnings,


its been such a long time since i read thios space...i'm gonna be busy once i get back...catching up

:D

Preethi said...

Suma - YAY!! Welcome Back!!