No longer young,
I peer at the beginning
with the lens of Perspective.
Pain and suffering,
Joy and laughter
All mingle together.
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I dream big
Of future days
Spent making a difference
In the lives of hurting hearts.
Loving little ones when once-small-children
Arrive on my doorstep.
They call this the Messy Middle–
When days are full
and we forget to pause.
But I don’t want to miss
the moments that make
living worthwhile.
A family meal squeezed
in late after practice.
Worship shared after the busy of one week
and the beginning of the next.
A hug as they rush off to school just
before they leave the nest empty.
This is the Middle.
Peace and grace,
Tammy
Today’s poem is based on the prompt Middle for Five Minute Friday.
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Such beautiful words on the joys of living in the midst of busy parenthood! Yes take time to enjoy it all in the midst of it all! Your FMF neighbor
There is joy in the midst of the busy!
Blessings to you,
Tammy
Beautiful reminder to pause and savor each moment.
Pausing is important, isn’t it? Have a blessed day.
This is beautiful, my friend. I’m living right there in the middle with you. Let’s remember to breathe.
Yes…taking a breath now. Sending a hug your direction!
Love this poem! This is definitely a “keeper!” Thank you ma’am.
Thank you for encouraging me with your kind words.
Blessings,
Tammy
Beautiful poem. In many ways, I’m still in that “messy middle.” But, we have so much to look forward to on our journey with Christ. We know there is much joy on the far side of the “messy middle.”
You are so right, Katherine! There is joy on the far side–and even in the messy middle. I don’t want to miss it.
Peace and grace to you,
Tammy