I love her dearly, <br />And long to tell her how I feel. <br />For so many years of her life, <br />I remained silent, <br />Frozen in fear. <br /> <br />I watched each important event, <br />In her wonderful life, <br />And cheered her on, <br />With a heart, <br />Full of pride. <br /> <br />The day she married, <br />I lingered silently behind her, <br />Watching as she lay, <br />A single white rose, <br />On my chair. <br /> <br />When her babies were born, <br />I watched from above, <br />As the little ones slept. <br />I wept silent tears, <br />For longing to be part of their lives. <br /> <br />One time, her first born, <br />Gazed up at the ceiling, <br />While nestled in her arms. <br />She said 'what do you see... <br />has Grandma come to visit? ' <br /> <br />I hovered frozen in fear, <br />Of being found out. <br />How could she know? <br />But, that's my girl, <br />She always did have that gift. <br /> <br />I don't visit her as often now. <br />She has a family of her own. <br />I like to be there when she cries, <br />To silently wipe away her tears, <br />And chase the fears and sadness from her heart. <br /> <br />I've been silent most of her life, <br />And remain silent now. <br />Though I long to tell her, <br />Oh, how I long to tell her, <br />How much I really care. <br /> <br />I follow her hopes and dreams, <br />Share her cares and fears. <br />I am the trees, the flowers, the ocean and the wind. <br />And sometimes she'll look up and say, <br />'Hello Mom...I love you too.'<br /><br />Dee Daffodil<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-silent-visitor/
