Smile with me...

Laughter
Karen Hallenbeck-Sikorsky-George BSRN
Monday, October 29


Twirling little top, spinning around in wayward circles, giggling that laughter
Pressing close (oh so close) you are warm, and I close my eyes holding you
To my chest, we are flushed with this cold fall day, hungry for peanut butter
Strawberry jam, and we are happy like children just today we are filled with love
You can smell the cold coming, and we daydream of snow storms, smoke
Billowing out the chimney top, and no one can displace our time, who we are

The day goes too quickly, night time falls fast it is
The seasonal change, and the morbid humidity put to rest
Summers here are oppressive, and one cannot get cool
The days at the pool end, we can wear sweaters, mittens

Fill our belly with hot food, fall deeply into untroubled sleep, awaken knowing
You are there, I am there; the smell of a mother's strong coffee reminds you
That children were born before you, being up at night nursing a baby has been
My life, enjoying the sounds of children growing up like weeds, becoming all
They can be, and that fated moment has ended (let it go Patty), we are now
Together, you can take my hand, and I'll smile, maybe giggle, if you let me be

The mother you need, miss, grew angry at you were waiting
At the door that was locked to me forever, and I'll say this
Who cares it is just a door today, what you need is within your heart
My heart has connected to yours across the miles, but I am here

The pine trees grow old out there, they flush needles about, they crunch when
Frozen, the large magnolia trees are older than dirt, and the curving back road
Reminds me I'd get carsick driving in and out of Richmond, today I prefer a city
Where people are about, shielding me from my inner thoughts which can drop
Rapidly to sadness, only if we do not skip and jump high, do you see that kite
Far above us, floating like a soaring eagle so high above the noise below

Climb higher with me, hold your beautiful head up high to the clouds
Open your eyes to the world around you, there is a huge welcome sign
Just for you, asking you to take one ginger step into the world
Where no one demands, and the silent screams are long gone

Love is so simple, so deep and forever; one cannot separate a child from her
Mother, not anyone for we are strong, we are titanium steel we are fragile like
Gentle daisy flowers, we are petals in God's warm hand, we are growing taller
Today we see above the oppression of those deranged, for this love of ours
Is powerful, everlasting and unconditional, let us walk slowly for I am not so
Young anymore and must learn how to move my legs again, but I will walk

With you, hold your hand, I can hold you if you like, or act as if
You are some ancient adult who knows it all, and can learn nothing
But when you look into my loving eyes, and see my heart love you
You can be just who you are today, don't run away, come closer still

This day will be glorious, a cause for celebration, this special time will mark the
Beginning of all beginnings, and the anxiety of history will sink to the deep sea bottom
No rock can be thrown to us, we will turn from adversity, and I will listen to your
Thoughts, your dreams, and give you my opinion, intellect, and all my love if you
Let me, take your fear to the dumpster I do this daily, get on your knees with me
For I turn it all over to God at least two times a day, no one is perfect, our love is

Creation, you are beautiful, I am serene knowing all you are today
Awed by your likeness to me, proud of your individuality, I miss
You in my life but realize that I can fill myself now when we meet
Till I am overflowing with all you are, so proud am I of you, so proud

Let us be grateful for our innocence, to who we are
The smell of strong coffee beckons, sit down let's sip
Talk awhile, find peace, for we are now friends
I am here, let me help you over the hump
You are here, you can help me know the truth
I love you my daughter, my friend, my miracle
I am laughing, join with me, it is ok, we are free...