The moment was gone
that instant when I knew it would all change for the time being,
the moment when my insides shifted from content
to chaotic.
The anxiousness of separation
and the knowing that really,
everything was fine.
It’s instinctual, I tell myself.
That yearning to know what you’re doing
where you are
if you’re warm and safe and happy.
An instant of joy when you remember
and then
I wait, and wonder
Longing
January prompt-a-day from write alm – today’s prompt is longing
Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Jennifer is a Google Certified Educator, Hyperdoc fanatic, and a voracious reader. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe, and grab free copies of her teaching and parenting resources.
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–Lovely, Jennifer.
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Thank you, Kim. This is a challenging time for me 🙂
so moving. thank you for sharing.
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You’re welcome, Amanda. Thank YOU for the great prompts! ~Jennifer