A Poem for the baby

I'm usually pretty ridiculous. I know. I try to be witty and look at things from a slightly different perspective. But, every once in a while I get serious and do things that are a little more meaningful. Last week, I taught a mini lesson on Greek lyrical poetry to my sophomores. As my assessment for this quick unit, I had my kids try to write their own lyrical poem about someone or something that is important and personal to them. I decided, while they were writing, I would do it too. Here's what I came up with, a poem for the baby.

You May Forget to Remember

You may forget to remember,

But I loved you long before

I ever knew you.

When you’ve grown

And let go of the simple trappings of youth,

And put aside your childish things,

Hair bows and princess evening gowns,

You may forget to remember when you’re mad at me

Because I’ve had to say, “No.”

But I’ve loved you since before

You could draw breath,

And I’ll love you still long after I’m gone.

I don't really consider myself much of a poet, but sometimes I get touched.