My name is Elise Krepcho, I live in Virginia Beach, VA. I have a Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance which is apparently a great degree for teaching. When I was 26 years old, my husband and I had our first son, Indiana. This blog is where I hope to share my thoughts with you. Thoughts on art, culture and about doing my best at being a good mom.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Stephen Spender
To My Daughter by Stephen Spender
Bright Clasp of her whole hand around my finger,
My daughter, as we walk together now.
All my life I’ll feel a ring invisibly
Circle this bone with shining: when she is grown
Far from today as her eyes are far already.
I may have posted this on here before, but it’s been a while. This is my favorite poem about parenting. It’s titled “To My Daughter” but I think those of us with sons can absolutely relate to the mix of emotions expressed by this poem. If I had read this before becoming a parent, I don’t think I would have understood it, but it is so perfect now that I am a mom. So melancholy and sweet.
