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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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This poem was written by my Nana about her son, my father, when he was a child. That means that it was written circa early 1930's.... Hope you enjoy...  ONLY A BOY By Velma M. Carlson (1903-1996) He's only a boy, his mother's pride Rough and ready with boyish strides. He loves to romp, play ball and skip, A regular "feller" alert and quick. He's only a boy, so was his dad He may be mischievous, but he's not bad. If he throws a ball through the window pane, There's always another to put in again. He's only a boy, and those days are few; Soon he'll grow up and be leaving you. Then you'll long for the time and remember with joy, God bless and keep him, he was just a boy. He was just a boy and an awful tease, But he never forgot, he always said "Please" At night in his room, when he closed the door, He knelt in prayer on his bedroom floor. "God Bless Mother and Bless my Dad - and, Dear God, forgive me when I'm bad; I didn't mean to, I'll try to be good. Bless me and help me to do as I should." He's only a boy, so let him play As all boys should in the regular way. Give him a dog, a bike and a cart, Keep your boy's love close to your heart. And when he is grown, he'll remember with joy All the fun he had when he was just a boy. [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 04-03-2000).] |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Nan, I can see where your talent comes from, your Nana was a special lady writing special poems. Thanks for sharing them here with us.  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so touching, Nan! Thanks for sharing it! Denise |
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twinsgd Member
since 2000-02-13
Posts 416Ontario,Canada |
What a delightful family heirloom , Thank you for sharing this. Jack |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
This is so sweet. Sounds like Nana really knows her boy. I love poems about children and this one is delightful. ...Give me the strength to walk the soft earth, a relative to all that is.... Black Eagle Oglala Sioux holy man |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thanks, y'all - on behalf of Nana.. She'd appreciate your enjoying her work. My dad is now in his 70's, so it's interesting and fun to envision these days, ya know.. |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
What a beautiful legacy she left you. Worth much more than property or wealth. Thank you for sharing your treasure. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This is great Nan. Thanks for sharing it.  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
That is so heartwarming to read something your grandmother wrote about your father. What a keepsake!. Thanks for sharing Liz |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
This is such a wonderful poem! Truly to be cherished and kept in your heart for eternity. Thank you for sharing this! "A poet is someone who is astonished by everything." - anonymous |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
I really enjoy poems that make me smile. I must really enjoy this one, because it sure made me smile. Need to get into Corner Pub more often... |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm so glad you guys enjoy my Nana's poems. She wrote for so many years. I guess I should talk to Ruth about her suggestions for getting Nana published. Thanks again.. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Nan this was great....am glad you shared this with us!!! Your talent definitely comes natural!!!! Very nice!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
This is lovely, Nan! Thanks for sharing it! Such a warm and cheerful piece! *S* love, michelle If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ I love the thoughts here. Thank you for sharing your Nana's poetry. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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kelieth Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 314Normal IL - USA |
Such a beautiful poem thank you for sharing it with us. I can't over come the feelings this brings it's such a lovely piece. Kevin "Anything is possible with patience, time is the tool use it to reach your goals." |
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