The Inheritance of Gain

In armed safety,
I’ve come thus far in your
journey, now I’ll take you
on mine.

Mirrored lakes, our eyes,
I look at you & recognize
myself, as you pick me up
do you see yourself?

Encircled in our empire
of love, you handed your
crown & scepter to mom,
the same hands, the same
loving fingers, through
centuries - passes on.

We make each other,
both great & grand-
mother & daughter,
in this eternal kingdom,
there is no loss – only:
the inheritance of gain.

5 Responses to “For Ida - The Inheritance of Gain”

1. clematis Says:
   April 29th, 2009 at 4:38 am

   ida - this is my humble offering - for the great-grand-occasion!

   i’d been toying with this for a little while - couldn’t seem to get it right - so i didnt post it earlier.

   wanted to keep it simple - i knew what i wanted to express in my mind - but the words were not coming right.

   I hope it sounds ok now & i do hope you like it.

2. Ida Werrett Says:
   April 29th, 2009 at 9:47 am

   What a wonderful gift, Clematis. Such beautiful thoughts, I am going to have this done up in a nice frame
   with a picture my daughter took of me and the baby. A keepsake. Thank you so much.
   Love, Ida

3. yann rolland Says:
   April 29th, 2009 at 10:38 am

   this is so beautiful Clematis, recognition of each other is so important for every human being….Nice sharing with Ida….

   yann

4. oxygon Says:
   April 29th, 2009 at 4:50 pm

   Magnificent, clematis, both touching and humbling, and of the artistry we’ve become to expect from you. This is a wonderful tribute befitting its eternal meaning.

   art

5. clematis Says:
   April 30th, 2009 at 1:50 am

   thank you so much- ida! i’m so happy you liked it it! i’m greatly honored! it was a pleasure! you’re going to immortalize me ida!!

   thanks yann!

   thanks art - you’re always so kind with your praises!

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