as I sit and look around me,my memories flood in.
the sound of childrens laughter,on my face a grin,
all the bickering,and arguements,with fuss and such ado,
wondering how we'd manage,but we always did get through.
distant days of happier times,a purpose to my life,
never time for myself,a mother and a wife.
now I sit here quiet, a teacup in my hand,to
think the things we did,not going as we planned.
a silence overpowering,where did that time go.
all the strains of motherhood,and nothing left to show.
a loneliness within my heart,a tear drips down my cheek.
emptiness surrounds me,each day feels like a week.
not having to be anywhere,a clean and tidied house,
the quietness so apparent,I sit here like a mouse.
I now move to the window,to watch the world go by,
things that made us laugh back then,now makes me want to cry.
just waiting for a visitor,to knock upon my door,
no more sounds of laughter,inside this house no more.
no more the sound of children,for they are now all grown.
one by one they'v flown the nest,just me here on my own.
sat here in the quietness,I craved throughout the years,
just sat here with my memories,while trying to hold back tears.
brandybutter x x
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