Slow Down



I love the sound of you breathing
It puts my mind at ease
I know these moments are precious
Sometimes I wish time would freeze

I want to hold onto you forever
But I also love watching you grow
You're so tiny and beautiful
And my love is sure to show

I don't know how I became so lucky
So blessed with these precious three
My mind is still in disbelief
knowing I have daughters such as these

I'll be the best mom I know to be
I'll cherish your every smile
I'll always love you unconditionally
Now, if you'll just stay small for a little while

About this poem

It's a poem about my 3 little girls and how I wish they wouldn't grow up too quickly.

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Written on June 20, 2018

Submitted by amwaa13 on June 20, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XAXA XBXB CCXA CDCD
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 545
Words 111
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

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