Poem: A Little Bit of Time Ago

A little bit of time ago,

I danced in the kitchen and jumped for joy.

I can remember the feeling I had that day,

when I found out my sweet babe’s a boy.

A little bit of time ago,

I was hazy from our nighttime feed.

I couldn’t believe how small you were,

And how much little one you would need.

A little bit of time ago,

You slept through the night the first time.

And I introduced you to fairy tales,

And you joined in the magic of a mother goose rhyme.

A little bit of time ago,

You took your first step as I cried.

And when you learned how to put on your shoes,

I watched from afar filled with pride.

A little bit of time ago,

I watched you on your first preschool day.

I realized you were ready to fly,

And if I stayed I would just get in the way.

A little bit of time ago,

I cheered you on from the sidelines so loud.

Even when you missed all those foul shots,

I want you to know I was always so proud.

A little bit of time ago,

We were picking out clothes for your first school dance.

We picked out a flower to give to your date,

As you put on a nice shirt and pants.

A little bit of time ago,

I held my breath as you learned how to drive.

And thanked God each night when you walked through the door,

That your guardian angels helped keep you alive.

A little bit of time ago,

You got your college acceptance letter as we both cried with glee.

I realized you were ready to fly again,

And if I stayed you would just want to be free.

A little bit of time ago,

You graduated and found a sweet wife.

You found your passion for your work,

And were ready to start your new life.

A little bit of time ago,

We would meet at your house for Sunday brunch.

But that one particular Sunday was different,

I guess I should call it a mother’s knowing hunch.

A little bit of time ago,

We danced in the kitchen and jumped for joy.

I can remember that feeling that day,

When I found out my babe is having a baby boy.

A little bit of time ago,

I watched as I gave you wings to fly.

So make each day a day full of joy,

It all goes by in the blink of an eye.