Three Word Wednesday - Daughter Mine

Prompts: Tantrum, noun: an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

Tear, verb: make a hole or split in (something) by pulling it or piercing it with a sharp implement, come apart; rip; noun: a hole or split in something caused by it having been pulled apart forcefully, a spell of great success or excellence in performance, a brief spell of erratic behavior; a binge or spree.

Tender, adjective: showing gentleness and concern or sympathy, (of food) easy to cut or chew; not tough, (of a plant) easily injured by severe weather and therefore needing protection, (of a part of the body) sensitive to pain, young, immature, and vulnerable, requiring tact or careful handling.

Daughter Mine

When she was very young

My daughter used to go on a tear

When she didn't get her way

She was spoiled 

People said

They didn't seem to understand

She just would become overwhelmed

Throw tantrums and lose her way

She couldn't remember 

What she wanted anymore

It was embarrassing for her parents

We couldn't take her anywhere 

For long, or tears would erupt 

We'd let her chill out 

Tenderly giving her time

To calm and then she'd be okay

Eventually she outgrew them 

By the time she went to school

She was never meek, never mild

She was however polite

A little headstrong 

But advanced beyond her peers

Taking special advanced classes

She excelled and blossomed

She's all grown up now 

She's found her way

She is a children's librarian

With extra patience on her side

The children love her

Quiet strength and wonderful programs

That make them laugh and smile

She's a wonder 
And I'm so proud of 

That beautiful brilliant

Sweet loving daughter

Of mine

 ©Sheilagh Lee April 27, 2016