Day 585: 5 Minute Freewrite/FreeWritePoetry: Monday My Submission - Prompt: Nest

Days of reminiscing have come. The years have quickened, like a thief robbing us of our comfort. The two of us knew the time would arrive that it would just be you and I.

The thought of all the sweet things we will do together is exhilarating but the void... Oh the void lingers.

So here we are, making plans. Sorting through and anticipating what comes next. Here we are standing within our empty nest.

Little cries and giggles we hear now with the grands. The time to live a little has finally took a stand. You wore those boots so proudly with holes upon your feet. To give to all our little ones. Avoiding all defeat.

With pockets full of money, you'd rush off to the store, to buy them all the special things with patience, waited for.

I'd cook their favorite dishes, cakes celebrating life. I'd mend their broken hearts, breaking up their fights.

We taught them strength and honor. We took them to the shore. We cried for their discomforts. Adoring all the more.

We did the best that we could do amid our circumstance. Would we do it all again, if given that one chance?

I know we would in retrospect and do it all the better. Yet here we are, you and I, standing here together.

Their just around the corner or a road trip down the way. We haven't really lost them. We knew they couldn't stay.

So now we go to concerts and dabble at new things. And find a new experience and see what it will bring.

A paradox feeling, displacement at best. But with you right beside me, I know we won't regress.

So take my hand as always, a new chapter begins.

Though their at a distance, the story doesn't end.

Let's dance beside the fire and tune our old guitars. Learn those epic love songs, I'll sing a couple bars.

So fiddle with me Darlin, I'll fiddle back with you. We're only just beginning; Let's do all we can do...

Nest

This is dedicated to my husband @thekid67. He has dedicated his life to helping me successfully raise our children. He's always went above and beyond what a loving father and husband requires. He's that and more. A dedicated provider and leader to our family. Though we have experienced low times in watching our children come and go as they became adults, there is always a silver lining. Including the grandchildren! Changes are ahead for us. Plans are being made. Transitions can be tough sometimes. Nevertheless, there are beautiful days ahead with my one true love. We accomplished so much and I am proud of the family we formed together. I'm not at all boasting, I only grateful for what I have in the sense of family. Thank-you my darling for always encouraging me to do what I love and for letting me... be me.

Thank-you for taking time to read my form of self-expression and letting me share a part of me with you ♥

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