Today is the last day of the Slice of Life Challenge for March 2026. It's also the ending-of-childhood-birthday for a special young woman in my life. Both endings are fortunately the beginning of a new chapters.
How can she be ready to vote, go to college,
Make so many "adult" decisions when I
Remember her damp head nestled, as we
Told endless bedtime stories after Elsa
Paintings, celebrations, concerts, meets?
Yet, her next chapter is even more exciting
New adventures, experiences, people,
Endings are beginnings,
I must remember.
How did I make it to the last day
Writing, reading, connecting, thinking,
Meeting new friends at the beginning of their
Journeys as teachers encouraging writing
Along with those in the thick of teaching,
Parenting, trying to empower themselves
Along with forever teachers
Still learning, reflecting, growing?
Yet, we can meet again next Tuesday
I will try to write poetry, daily, in April
Endings are beginnings,
I must remember.
11 comments:
This is beautifully said. I love the parallels and the overall theme. I've enjoyed reading your posts and appreciated your thoughtful comments. See you on Tuesdays, I hope. New beginnings.
~humbleswede
Anita, this young woman is so fortunate that you are there beside her at this new beginning. Thank you for this poem that reminds me of the power of endings and beginnings -- the importance of taking in the moment. Thank you as well for your wonderful writing this month, and your insightful comments on my writing. I have felt seen by you, and that means the world. Until soon, Giovanna
Endings and beginnings! Love this! It's been a great month connecting with you and getting to know you more.
Diane (newtreemom)
I like your question. My answer is yes to the new beginning!
New beginnings offer so many new possibilities. Moving forward. arjeha
Anita,
Now I’m humming “Closing Time” (Ben Folds Five, I think) to myself. Yes, endings are beginnings. Tomorrow we begin with poetry. Next Tuesday we begin with a new year of Tuesdays leading to March 2027, This is our circle. It would not be complete w/out you.
This is precious - the next chapters are always the hope and the dream of what is to come, and what a lovely way to express it. I'm excited to move forward with Tuesday slicing.
Giovanna, this special young lady is my great niece and I love her to the moon and back! I'm the lucky Auntie and trust me, Aunties are important!
This is so gorgeous, Anita. It was a month of reconnecting, and celebrating so much. This month came with the great addition of our Thursday Writing Group, and I love knowing that even though this challenge is ending, that writing community has just gotten started!
Anita, I always love reading your poetry posts. I look forward to joining you in the April challenge too. "Endings are beginnings, / I must remember" repeated about your daughter's new opportunities and your writing opportunities is giving me ideas I'll take with me. I love that.
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