when the bird leaves the nest
One of the most awesome and bittersweet joys in life is being a parent. From the day of conception, parents are responsible for the growth and development of their children. The sweet part of being a parent is the strong emotional connection that one forms with his/ her child, and the lasting impression that a parent has on a child. The bitter part of being a parent, however, is coming to terms with a child’s independence. Though every child must someday branch out and find his or her own way, the idea of letting go is one of the most difficult and painful matters that a parent can ever experience. It is, however, inevitable. Children begin life as innocent little creatures ready to be molded by their parents and other outside influences; then they develop into complex individuals with their own minds, desires, and styles. In his poem, “The Writer,” Richard Wilbur explores a parent’s reaction to the reality of his/her child’s independence. Naomi Long Madgett, in her poem, “Offspring,” also exposes the veracity of a parent coming to terms with the idea that her daughter is no longer a child, but an autonomous young woman. Although both poems demonstrate the harsh realities of a child’s c
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Approximate Word count = 1625
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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