Sylvia

by

Emma - Louise Braiden

(this was written for sylvia, as the name implies, my step-dad's mother on her 60th birthday. i suppose that would make her my step grannie! it was to celebrate the amazing role she has played in my life in the short time i have known her, and the support she has given my family as we all struggled to come through the divorce...)

Thank you for always being
For always caring
Thank you

We came into your life
As strangers
Our only connection
Through your eldest son
Our mothers lover
Intruders
In such a large number
We came

Some were quiet
Some angry
Some sad
Hurt humans
From painful times
Yet you accepted us anyway
Insecurities and all

You have made a huge mark
On the canvas of my life
At only 16 years
I feel i have lived a thousand

A quiet touch
Soft smile
A kindly hello
You radiate with pure
Beauty
Your influence is immeasurable
Stable and secure
You are a subtle guide
A beacon of strength
And integrity

Thank you for allowing us
To extend onto your family
And to be part of
Your love-rich world
You are more precious
Than physical words can express

I wish for you
The most memorable birthday
To celebrate
Your most memorable life.

NEXT?
Why don't you look at Your charm was everything
by: Joyce Hemsley
from: Sunderland, England, UK

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