That 'i'd Rather Be Here, Now' Poem by Connie Webb

They say it is best to live in the present

Be here now, they say

But I do miss my past days with my two young kids

Our watching shows together

Our meals together

Our times of laughing and joking around

All those silly times that brought so much joy to my life

Yes we had some struggles

Some challenges

But those times of the past

Are so treasured to me

I often like to relive them in my mind

I feel such happiness there

Being in the past - now

Brings a smile to my face

Better than the loneliness of my kids out on their own now

Living far from me

And my silent tears -

I miss them

I miss myself and who I used to be

A stay-at-home mom who experienced the best times of my life!

- Connie Webb