A horn hoots
declaring the presence of a shimmering streak of girlified purple.
She has arrived.
Every time I see it, the van is more like a picture of her passion for life; satin flowers line the windscreen, their electric illumination redolent of celebration, the interior displays a pink patchwork of fiddly fun and fluffy fake fur, a giant print of pouting lips kisses the rear.
If it was mine I’d describe it as irony,
mimicking a wry shrug, a humorous smile,
but this vehicle tells a cute tale of the brave miles
that have sped her to rejuvenation.
Long legs emerge, and a strong body follows.
Her added height has no extra centimetres;
they remain the same
as back when
sanity retreated.
These days she stands so high.
I’m dazzled by her beauty
and the bright summer that sizzles in her vicinity.
How she shines…
the sun has abandoned its home in the sky
to sparkle in the depths of her eyes
and bask in the highlights of her burnished hair.
A shadow creeps up from behind,
briefly entering my mind
then she hugs me
and gives me that smile,
and I know this is real.
She savors every moment of her new life,
and I savor every moment she is with me.
The Daily Post #Savor
©Jane Paterson Basil
Beautiful! Bravo! She has made such a giant leap. I could not be happier for both of you.
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Thank you, Sumyanna… she was feeling self-conscious when I took those photos, so you don’t get the benefit of her natural smile 🙂
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Jane, what can I say I haven’t said before? Her life, and yours in tandem, has been through the wringer a multitude of times. ANd here you are, both of you, shining bright with the wonder of the new world order in your lives – bless you both 🙂
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Thank you Raili… it’s an exciting time. Blessings to you too x
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BTW, sent you an email.
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OK… I’m on my way…
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stunning, there is no doubt that she’s your daughter and so delightful to hear she is so well .. very glad for you both 🙂
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I still can’t get over the thrill of it 🙂
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that’s called counting your blessings 🙂
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🙂
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Brilliant, Jane, so beautiful to read.
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Thank you… it was hard to write. The thrill of seeing Laura takes all my words away.
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She looks so great, doesn’t she!!! And she looks like her mama! 😀
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She’s taken enormous strides… 🙂
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Fantabulous portrait! 😎😎😎😎😎
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Thanks, Dorna 🙂 🙂 🙂
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A fine tribute to the strength of a loved one.
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Thank you. It still feels like a miracle.
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