Analysis of Time Flies When Your Having Fun with Children
Who is it that you’ve become?
I closed my eyes just one time
And you shot up by at least two feet
Now you’re a familiar face filled with moody angst
What kind of sick trick is this?
I closed my eyes for just one second
And you dare ditch diapers
for quirky quips on lively lips
Where did you master sleight of hand?
I closed my eyes for just one blink
and you trade building blocks
with viral trends and online friends.
When did hide & seek change your physique?
I closed my eyes for one count of ten
you outgrew your shoes, and
You think you’re too big for cuddles, too.
Why didn’t I prepare for this?
I closed my eyes and kissed you goodnight
Your tiny hand relaxed in mine
Now, precious memories flood my eyes with tears
How did you make time fly by?
I closed my eyes and took one breath
And you’re standing in the doorway
ready to make your own way & forge your own path.
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
are questions I ask from time to time.
When I catch a glimpse of the sweet baby that grew up
Before my eyes, ready to spread wings and fly.
| Scheme | XAXX BCXX XXXX XXCX BXXX DXXX XAXD |
|---|---|
| Poetic Form | |
| Metre | 1111101 1111111 011111111 110010111101 1111111 111111110 0111100 11011101 11110111 11111111 011101 1101011 11111101 111111111 11110 11111111 1110111 11110111 11010101 11010011111 1111111 11110111 0110001 10111111111 1111101 110111111 1110110110111 01111011101 |
| Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
| Characters | 1,075 |
| Words | 228 |
| Sentences | 11 |
| Stanzas | 7 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
| Lines Amount | 28 |
| Letters per line (avg) | 29 |
| Words per line (avg) | 7 |
| Letters per stanza (avg) | 117 |
| Words per stanza (avg) | 30 |
About this poem
My youngest child just turned 13, making me a mom of 2 teens. I realized how fast time has gone by as they grow into the independent people they are today. I am so proud of who they've become but miss when mommy was the center of their world. This poem is dedicated to my babies- who will always be my babies, until my final breath.
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