I have mentioned numerous times that my daughter Alexa LOVES writing poems. Many of you asked to hear some of them.
This is so special and important to me because these are things that medical professionals tried to convince me she would never do (I knew better!) and now this AMAZING, beautiful, strong willed, loving, smart and sweet girl is the brightest spot in my life. I can’t even imagine having to go through it without her. The gift I would have tossed away. How sad the thoughts make me. She is precious. She is just like everyone else. She has good days, bad days, she laughs, she cries, she feels happiness and pain….she understands everything though she may not always say it right at that moment. She truly sees the world through an amazing set of eyes. She touches lives everywhere she goes. She brings something special to the world.
I think she is very good at writing her poems. I just LOVE reading what she thinks about or associates a topic with. All the memories she expresses on her own! A true gift to our family. I find her ability to express herself in this way so wonderful for her, but selfishly myself too. I feel like I can really get into what is often in her head, but may go unsaid, or unexpressed. To actually hear what she feels and thinks about things in such a manner touches my heart. I truly cherish every word she writes.
I love being able to see her do so well with her reading and writing skills too as these are vital to her future independence in the big world. I truly believe someday she could make a career writing. She says she wants to be a “story writer” someday. I fully plan to encourage that dream she has for herself! The world in going big places with the Internet, she could easily be employed in this manner someday.
My friend Kristin said I should publish her poems in a book for her, and I think I will do that!
Her biological father currently has the book of ALL her poems from last year and I am PRAYING he gets it back to me. He has had it for several months and I don’t think he cherishes it nearly the same as I. Looking back I never should have let him take it with him when he did! UGH! I keep asking for it. I bet he lost it. OK let’s not go there. This is a happy post! LOL!
SO today I am sharing a poem she wrote after her doctors appointment on Wednesday. She asked me for a subject, as she was stumped. I told her to write what she thinks about Spring!
Here it is
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Spring Is
By Alexa Kauppila
Grass grows
Pretty butterflies
The birds are singing
Bunnies are born
The trees are blowing in the wing
The leaves open
Spring is here!
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This is Alexa today. Getting her to smile for me was quite the chore. She was in a “mood”. You the kind when they wake up and the first words out of their mouth is something like “Leave me alone, and don’t look at me” (OH! BOY!!) Anyway, I reminded her that I needed a photo of her holding her poem for my post today so she gave me a little smile.
(she drew some grass, flowers, clouds, a sun and a butterfly but its very light)
That is how she thinks and views the world. So simple, and to the point. She is very black and white. There is no gray with her. She is literal and tangible. To her, if it can be seen, felt or heard it doesn’t exist. She takes everything in. Even things you don’t think she is paying attention to, it is all there, somewhere inside her. Sometimes she doesn’t know how to say it, but she can write it.
I look forward to reading these with her someday when she is all grown. When I had children I never REALLY realized they would actually grow up, and so fast.
Thanks for letting me share a very happy piece of my life here with you all.
Spend time with your children TODAY, because tomorrow they are a day older.
(that was from my friend Kristin too-She read it to me while she was at Caribou Coffee, and it has stuck with me, so I thought I’d share it with you too).
90 Responses for "A Poem by Alexa"
How beautiful. Just reading Alexa’s poem, brightened my day and made the think of spring!
Lou
Beautiful poem! Beautiful girl!
You both are so precious! I think you play off one another. Alexa’s poem is sweet. You are such a wonderful writer yourself. Someday, you should write a book. Keep the poem’s coming Alexa! God Bless You All!
So beautiful!
Wonderful job Alexa!!! Wonderful job Lauren for caring for the “sparks” in your daughter’s life and gently blowing them into flames. God is so wonderful to give us precious gifts in life. Thanks for sharing Alexa with your readers.
What a beautiful poem that captures Alexa’s beauty. Thank you for sharing it, Lauren and Alexa, for it brightened my day. Bless you all.
Beautiful poem Alexa! Loved seeing the picture of you with your poem and illustrations–SO PRETTY!!
Alexa, that is a beautiful poem.
Lauren –
Alexa’s poem is just so what I needed! We still have lots of snow here in upstate New York and I am really ready for Spring. Alexa’s poem helped me visualize Spring and I feel better having read it. It just made me happy and I smiled. Please thank her for me.
Elaine Allen
How heartwarming! It made me smile the biggest smile! Give Alexa a big hug from me. She is one sweet little lady!
You know, I wonder if your ex would even make copies for you to have?
Thanks for sharing Alexa with us – seeing her picture and reading her poem was a great way to start my day!
Hugs and love,
Renee
A beautifully written poem, Alexa!! I could “feel Spring” when I read it. I hope Mom will share more of your poems with us, it certainly brought a Ray of sunshine to my otherwise cloudy day 🙂
Lauren – I like that “spend time today…” quote. It’s wonderful!
I hope you get the book back from E…Alexa look amazing!!! YEAH!!! (((hugs))) 🙂
How lucky you are to have her in your family. Love the poem and would love to read more. Such a pretty girl.
Thanks for sharing that with us! You made my heart smile today, Alexa!
I also see her talent! Maybe you should make a set of stamps with her poems on them, it would be great for inside a card 8). She is such a sweet girl. God Bless you both! I can see her being an intricate part of Mom’s business!
Oh Alexa. You are one AMAZING writer, my dear! I love your poem. The innocence of life and spring seen through your eyes is so clearly conveyed through your poem. I DO think your mom should publish your poems in a book and maybe even sell the book to raise money for a charity that is meaningful to you :] I would buy it!
Keep writing, sweetheart!
Oh definitely, get a book of her poems published. How sweet she is, and please give her a hug for me!!! You are such a special family!
That’s awesome Lauren. Tell her I think she did a great job and I have a degree in English and do some internet writing myself. Keep writing and creating with her and she will blossom into a great writer.
Thanks for sharing this very special thing with us.
Traci
This made my day. Thank you for sharing something so personal. It really touched my heart and opened my eyes.
Oh what a wonderful way to start a day…a spring time poem written with innocents..and then we get a very beautiful smile that would make everyday a spring day
Thank you so much for sharing daughter with us
We are blessed
Ana
What a beautiful poem! You should definitely encourage her to keep writing. She was able to identify and encourage the reader to visualize spring better than I could!
Alexa, your poem is beautifully written and made me think of spring right away. Well done!
What a wonderful start to my day Lauren. I am so glad you share your children with all of us.
Beautiful Poem and she is so pretty….. 🙂
My daughter wants to be a special needs teacher for the high school level and I couldn’t be prouder…:)
Mandy
Lauren
Thank you for sharing this memorable moment with us. I have goose bumps just reading your story!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Alexa’s poem. Spring is definitely on its way! And you look great girl! Your hair looks wonderful too- Great job Lauren
I can’t wait to see her first publication. Please do continue to keep us updated.
{BIG HUGS MY DEAR ALEXA AND KEEP THEM COMING}
Alexa~ what a beautiful poem :0)
Such a lovely poem!! Beautiful Alexa!! Such a wonderful way to see life. Love the pic! Thanks, Alexa! I agree enjoy your kids while you can because they do grow and sometimes move away and you don’t get to see them as often as you would like.
Have a wonderful day!!!
Boy Lauren ~ You certainly put a smile on my face after seeing your adorable child and reading her poem. Please let her know that one of your buddies on line is a HUGE fan of hers…I may not be able to comment on your blog very much, but I see each and every post you make. Alexa has a special place in my heart just from reading about her for the past 4 years. Yes, I am Alexa’s HUGE fan!!!
This is very special and I really appreciate you sharing it with us. How easily we can take advantage of things. Life (and children) are so special.
~Lacey
As a mom of a special needs child…this was so meaningful and beautiful! Everyday is a gift..open and cherish them!
Happy Day!
This is so cool. Alexa poem is beautiful and made me think of spring. I just love how you typed it up and she added her own artwork. Alexa holding that poem is just priceless. Thanks so much for sharing this uplifting story.
What a beautiful poem, so expressive and really what spring is all about! And I love your drawing to do along with it, it really made it stand out so much more. You have a real future ahead of you and I wish you all the luck with your writing Alexa. Have a great day!
Alexa, your poem was just perfect. I hope you will share more with us sweetie.
Awww! She’s come so far in the few years I’ve “known” her! (That sounds so funny because we’ve never met!) Glad she is doing so well! As a teacher, I can say that the poem is very well-written and very thoughtful! Great job, Alexa!
Alexa,
I love your beautiful poem, the picture you colored and most of all I love your beautiful smile! If I were your teacher I would give you an A+! I hope you share more of your poems and pictures with us. Thank you for making me smile.
Lisa Smith
ALexa!!!!! I love this poem – I live in Chicago with lots of snow and your poem made me very happy today – I feel that Spring is coming – we had a baby bunny born in our front bushes one year and it was so CUTE. The birds were singing this morning just like in your poem and my kitties are meowing at the door cause they heard them too! Thanks for sharing with all of us – You look very pretty today.
Thanks, Mom for sharing with us.
Thank you so much for sharing the talents from Alexa. I too believe that someday she may be an aspiring poet, and I will be proud to say that I knew about her before she was famous.
It is so wonderful that you believed in your daughter and didn’t listen to Dr’s who really didn’t know her. A Mothers intuition is always to be trusted.
Thanks again for sharing the thoughts from this beautiful little girl.
Dianna
What a special young lady Alexa is! The poem is lovely. Please thank her for letting you share it with us.
She should enter in a contest. I love her poem and drawings. I know when my kids were small that there are different writing contests. I believe that all kids are only limited by the restrictions that are put on them. I will pray that you get her other poems back. I have a couple “books” that my kids teachers put together of my kids writing for the year.
i love it! A truly beautiful poem!
Alexa, I liked your beautiful poem, but what I really liked was the pretty picture that you drew to go with it. Good job!! I am glad that you put a smile on your pretty face so we can see how cute you are!
Alexa,
I love your poem, it is perfect! You definitely have your mother’s artistic talents as shown in the illustration. Thank you for sharing this with me, it made me smile on a very sad day! (Sad day for me that is)
Thank you Lauren for sharing with us ! You have a beautiful little girl. From now on, I will hugg my two kids in a different way because of you and Alexa.
Lauren, do not worry about the book … You have so much better ! Alexa is always creating.
To you Alexa, I hope that you will someday be a story writer. You are on a good start !
God bless you !
Valerie 🙂
Winnipeg, Canada
Fabulous Lauren! Thanks you for sharing something so very personal for not only you but your sweet daughter as well! You both make me smile!
How wonderful that Alexa has such a gift to express thru writing! Thank you for sharing that blessing from your little treasure. Our children are one of the greatest treasures in our life and what wonderful insight the ycan give to us if we will but listen.
What a beautiful poem! Sounds like we’re all wishing for spring!
Beautiful words from a beautiful girl
Hugs Susie xx
Alexa, What a beautiful poem. Keep those poems coming, before long you will have another book of poems. You are a beautiful and sweet girl and your mom is SO proud of you and we as readers are so blessed that she shares you with us. Keep smiling, you have a beautiful smile!!
Lovely poem, thanks so much for sharing. I can see you are so special to each other…lucky you, lucky her, you both are blessed.
Alexa is Beautiful Lauren! She is one example of God’s miracles 🙂
Beautiful written- Amazing gorgeous little girl with a bright future ahead for her. Lauren you should make this into a stamp what a lovely sentiment this would make.
Bless you and your precious Alexa.
Hugs
I ♥ the poem, she is a natural I am hopeless at expressing myself.
Alex: this poem is absolutely beautiful. I love it. Congratulations and as someone said, before you know it, you will have a book of poems which will sure inspire others. Lauren, congratulations.
All children are gifts from God. You are truly blessed with Alexa.
What a special gift she is to you! Getting her poems published is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing her wonderful poem and brightening my day!
Please tell Alexa I LOVE her poem. I have a daughter who sees the world thru art. Her drawings at Alexa’s age told the story without one word. It only proves God gives these children extremely amazing talents of their own. Please publish these poems. Hugs to all of you, Mary M
Alexa, you are a poet! Well done!
Wow! Alexa I love your poem! Every word is so true…That is really what spring is! I hope I get to read more of your poems some day. Love with hugs, Judy
I love your poem Alexa,it makes spring so beautiful.
Hug and love,Harma
A lovely poem from a lovely young lady – yes, I think a book is in order – and with her art work too.
Blessings sweet Alexa
Love the poem, made me smile! Thanks Alexa, I needed a smile today. Lauren you are very lucky to have such wonderful children, cherish them because they do grow up fast. My son is grown and has 4 kids of his own, so now I have grandkids to love as well. Thanks again for sharing.
Alexa, thank you for letting your mom share your poem with us today. It it so beautiful, just like you are. I would really love to see, and hear, more of your poems, especially since I used to write them when I was in high school. Thank you for the smile today.
Lauren, definitely make a book for her and the ex can only have copies, no originals anymore if he’s not going to give it back.
What a cherished gem Alexa is. A smile that would melt anyones heart.
Alexa, your wonderful poem made me think happy thoughts about Spring … thanks for making me smile today!
I can just picture everything she wrote in her sweet poem, and can’t wait for spring to arrive for good! Wonderful poem!
WOW! What a great peom It wonderful that she has a way to express erself like this! ANd sometimes the world gets so dark-and then reading something like this totally changes your perspective! Thank you so much for sharing. Keep up the good work Alexa-and keep sharing with us. Mom-it would be so neat if you could complie a little booklet of her peoms and sell them in your store-it would give her a chance to make some of her own money-and encourage her even more. I know I’d buy one!
The poem was wonderful! The picture Alexa drew and the fact that she let you take her very proud picture. Thank you for sharing this story and the reminder about spending time with our children and that they grow up so fast.
What a great poem and picture. You should publish the poems and help her to save up for something special…thanks for sharing it with us!
How beautiful!!! The poem and the smile!!!
That is just too beautiful!!! 🙂
Love her poem… have her keep a journal with all her wonderful thoughts… it will be priceless.
Alexis poem will make a wonderful sentiment for a Spring Card.
Any thoughts of you selling her poem in your etsy shop!
Kinda like selling digi images… This would create a wonderful savings account for her. Just a thought, Marilyn in Texas
So so sweet…thank you for sharing, Lauren. She is an amazing little girl.
Oh, how sweet!!! The poem is fantastic!! I am getting ready to do some poetry with my kiddos at school and if she can do this, so can mine!! I work with exceptional education students and teach Language Arts and Social Studies…in middle school. It’s challenging and most think they are too cool for poetry. I so enjoyed reading Alexa’s poem and reading your touching post. Now I’m off to get my 2 year old granddaughter for the day….it’s too precious of an opportunity to pass up!!! God bless!!
Thank you so much for sharing her poem and artwork. It is beautiful. I hope you scrapbook it and her picture to treasure forever! We all have so much to be thankful for, most of us just sidetracked by the grey areas. May ya’ll have a blessed day 🙂
That was a beautiful poem Alexa, I look forward to more of them. Keep writing. You are precious beyond words.
Ann
Alexa,
Your poem is lovely; just as you are. Poems are my favorite. They are always from the heart. Keep writing and by all means tell mom to let us read more soon.
Thanks so very much for sharing.
Barb
I love reading your comments about your beautiful little girl and also reading her poem. I have a granddaughter who is “special needs” but to me she is just “Special”! She is 8 years old and cannot write very well but, she tries. She can write some legible letters occasionally and is now talking and putting sentences together better than she did. To me she is beautiful and she is so smart although she can’t always express what she is thinking. She gives unconditional and pure love and that is what makes life so special and helps me see the world thru different eyes!!
a beautiful poem. a beautiful girl. i read her storey when my little girl (age 3) was ill last year and it gave me strength. You are both wonderful x
HI, Lauren
in spite of not understand much English and be using an online translator
much thrilled me the history of Alexa.
I congratulate her have not heeded the doctors at some point and take the force to fight and move forward.
Heart desire that Alexa is a great writer,
and hopefully we follow delight with his poems.
Alexa congratulations on the beautiful poem.
Hugs, Isabel
That is beautiful, you have one talented little girl there, I love Alexa’s illustrations too. Thanks so much for sharing this xx
What a beautiful poem. I am so very proud of you, Alexa. Thanks Lauren for sharing her with us. She is one talented little girl with a lot of spunk… Thanks for inspiring me.
Hi Lauren,
I love this post. Truly heart warming. For her poems in a book, you could make one with a bind it all and with your designing skills, you have a home run. For a more published look. You could make it on shutterfly.com or another site of similar options.
Message for Alexa.
You have a great talent for writing. I hope we can read some more of it one day. Keep smiling as you also have a beautiful smile.
Cheryl
Lauren your pride as a mom just shines through in your post. You’ve done a wonderful job at finding the key to unlock her talents and feelings and encouraging her to express them in this way. It may seem natural to you but it truley is something special, not every parent sees how to do. I’m quite sure we will be hearing and seeing more from the lovely Miss Alexa Kauppila in the future!
Blessing to you and your family, Christine
Awwww Lauren, Alexa’s Poem was beautiful!! Very smart and beautiful young lady! I love it!! It brightened my cloudy day!
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Lauren, couple of things (I need to catch up!). Your daughter is precious, the poem is too. Great idea on making a book for her poems, she would love that I’m sure. You wanted feedback……I always like “the surprise”, teasing me with sneak peeks do not do a thing for me personally, just sayin’. And the purple umbrella on the card is get out of town cute as can be! Keep up the good work, you’re so talented and I’m loving that you share your work. Thank you. Pam
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