Where Did The Years Go

A dedication to my youngest daughter, who's been through so much with me.

Oh where did the years go?
When you came into my life,
You were all arms and legs.
As a toddler you were oh so
Cute and oh so cuddly to hold.

Your childhood years seemed like
Such a big blurr to me.
There was so much turmoil in my life.
Before I knew it you were in your
Teens so very smart and pretty too.

Oh where did the years go?
They seemed to have just flown by.
You turned into a beautiful young
Woman before my very eyes,
Strong willed with a mind of your own.

You married a really great guy
And became a wonderful, loving wife.
Within five years you blessed us
All with not one but three, yes three
Oh so very, very beautiful grandchildren.
Who have such a tender, caring mother in you.
Oh where, oh where did the years go?

Joyce M. Ellis
Copyright ©May 2004