Slice of Life: She Brought Sunshine 15 of 31

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Today we took our youngest back to college.  She has been home all week for spring break.  The week went from cold and icy to sunny and warm.  Happiness was spending time with her.



Waking in the morning
to find her 
asleep on the couch
after watching her shows
until late in the night.

Coming home
each evening 
to enjoy time
hanging out 
with baby girl.

Walks in the evening,
shopping, 
family dinners,
cheesecake,
and conversation.

Home from college
just for a bit;
long enough
to turn gray skies
into sunshine.


© Cathy L. Mere, 2015

For the month of March I will be participating in the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted at Two Writing Teachers.  It will be a busy month of writing, commenting, and learning with this community.  This year I've decided to try to focus my writing around happiness.  Stop by today's link up to join the conversation or find some great reading. 



Comments

  1. Betsy HubbardMarch 15, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    This brings a little tear to my eye. I was watching my kids today thinking soon they will be doing the same thing. Sighs fill my head a bit. BTW Can't wait until April! Back to Ohio I go!

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  2. SharonMarch 15, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    I love the poem!!! Cassie definitely brings sunshine to any place she is. We are so lucky to have her as part of our family!!! Love you both to the moon and back!!!

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  3. Today I LoveMarch 15, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Love this! Love that photo! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. EllenMarch 15, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    This is beautiful. Thank you!

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  5. Kathleen Neagle SokolowskiMarch 15, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    I love the last line about turning gray skies into sunshine- great metaphor for how your daughter brightened your days while home from school! Beautiful post!

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  6. elsieMarch 15, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Kids have that magical power to bring sunshine even on a day that seems cloudy to others. What a great week you had!

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  7. Julie JohnsonMarch 15, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    This poem just makes me smile. In fact I grinned the whole way through. Your love for Cassie shines through.

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  8. Holly MuellerMarch 15, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Aw!! That's so sweet! Those short visits certainly do bring a little sunshine!!

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  9. JackieMarch 15, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    I saw your picture on Facebook with Cassie...and knew she was home...but college calls...and she has to return. Glad you had a good time visiting.

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  10. CarolMarch 18, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Those college kids- they really do bring the sunshine when they come home, don't they? And as much as I know it's right for them to go back, I always have a hard time readjusting to the quiet.

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  11. LoraleeApril 12, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Heavenly sunshine!

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