Walking On Water - Poem by Angela Utley

 My child , my youngest is now seven years old. Both of my daughters   continue to amaze me.

The above picture is Athena and one of her fav snakes at the zoo . Such a wonderful day. Notice the smile. 
Written well before recovery
Athena recovered Feb 09!
It is not by far well written but came from my heart.



Walking On Water by Angela Utley


She arrived in the world early
but right on time
What a place she has found in this life

Today in Church 
she wears a silky swimming cap for comfort
it has to be soft pink for my
sweet Cinderella princess

My daughter flaps her hands
when the congregation sings
"Too Loud" is said uncomfortably
from her pursed lips; a pronouced frown appears 
Wrinkles become prominent on her forehead 
as her eyebrows inch closer together
Hands held over the ears ever so tightly
I hold her close to my chest as if she was a infant
My eyes looking upward
music sung in the background fills the sanctuary
I kiss the top of her head 
biting my lower lip
I pray for relief to swiftly come
 

On another day
My daughter spins endlessly
Her Head tilted up toward the sky 
Arms outstretched like a airplane
and her world spins in harmony
while other children play nearby
She loves the feel of fresh green grass
between her toes 
all the while expression of contentment
shines like the sun on her face
She breaths happiness
or so I believe

Yet another day:
My daughter enjoys "solitary" play
while other children play 
in a world of games and spilling sounds

My daughter stays silent
while other children spout shakesphere 
in the theater of beloved childhood.

My daughter walks on tiptoes
instead of water 
but one day I know she WILL
run on the water 
even while others sink below


Is it so difficult to walk on water?
I believe my daughter knows.


My daughter had a vaccine reaction
while the medical establishment
looked away 
How can they be so unaware?
My eyes are set straight ahead 
with my eye on the sky
with determination and love
flowing through my veins


My child has been a wonderful teacher 
how much I and others have learned
Love  and hope
But I want a different classrom
I want her to teach a different venue
Anyone else wish for a transfer? 
Aiming for a screenplay with spoken words 
while she walks then runs on water.


Angela Utley