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Billie Cullimore
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since 2009-03-27

Posts 315

0 posted 2009-05-20 11:50 PM

                 TIME, LOOKING BACK
                      By Billie Cullimore

           There was a time not long ago
          When I was a pretty young thing.
       I laughed and danced as young girls do.
            Oh! Yes, I could even sing.

            Looking back on life itself,
             It seems just yesterday.
         And yet each day has left its mark.
                To ponder on today.

          I remember my first day at school,
               Excited, yet afraid.
         Pretty new dress, brand new shoes.
              Hair done up in braids.

           School days all seemed endless.
               Lessons were a bore.
            I could'nt wait to end it.
             Let my imagination sore.

           My wedding day was special.
              Excited, yet afraid.
       The love we shared would last we knew,
             To take us to our grave.

        The children brought love with them.
              Worry, death and pain.
            Without Gods help to guide me.
         I could not have stood the strain.

           Each child had a special place,
               In my heart and hand.
       To watch them grow to find their place.
               In the promised land.

             I gather up the memories.
            And hold them in my heart.
             Each hour, day and year
              Will always be a part.

            The laughter and the silly,
            The hard times and the sad.
           The blessings and forgiving.
          Oh! no, it wasn't all so bad.

         I turn to look in the mirror today.
            Thats hanging on the wall.
        I don't see that pritty young thing.
           She's some where down the hall.

Heart2Heart
Senior Member

since 2009-05-15

Posts 738
Scotland/Norway

1 posted 2009-05-21 02:10 AM

This is a lovely poem spanning love and life through many years. (Could be a copy of my own, hehe). Beauty is not skin deep and yours shows through your beautiful words. A precious treasure of a poem to be read again and again.
Heart2Heart

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

2 posted 2009-05-21 02:27 AM

Hi Billie , you told the essential in a very convincing poem...Memories are sweet and yes there is some relativity in difficulties regarding the passing of life, this is a special poetic and very fine work...thanks for the poem.

yann

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2009-05-21 06:26 AM

Somewhere "the pretty young thing" still dances and no doubt every new day brings its own gift. To be aware of this like you is ever so important.

Beautiful reflections, dear Billie, and well crafted.

Love,
Margherita

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2009-05-21 01:32 PM

Billie, that is a very lovely photo of you!
~ and that beauty has continued to blossom and grow on the inside!

I got a little choked up reading your story.
Thank your for baring your truly beautiful self with your readers.

With love,

Linda

Billie Cullimore
Member

since 2009-03-27

Posts 315

5 posted 2009-05-21 10:27 PM

Thanks to all of you for reading my work.

Just a note.
I have six children, four boys and two girls. My childrens father was killed in an auto accident by a drunk driver when my baby was just four years old. I thank God every day for the love and carring of friends and family. Thanks again to all for the kind words.

Love to all Billie C.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2009-05-21 11:36 PM

Billie, my heart ~ and my admiration ~ go out to you. Having lost your husband and then having six children to raise on your own, takes a woman of character, inner strength, fortitude ~ and a very loving nature. God bless you! ~ and your family!

With love,
Linda

WTBAKELAR

Senior Member

since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

7 posted 2009-05-22 11:08 AM

I really like this poem, You are and always have been a beautiful woman, and MOM.

Love, Tracey.

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

8 posted 2009-05-23 12:23 PM

Billie - your poetry to me is very warmly written and soft. Perhaps this one is so real, as when I look back. Damn, where did the time go to I ponder...

BC

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

9 posted 2009-05-25 03:06 AM

The passing of time may change the outside, but cannot change how we feel. Think about this, ‘how old would you be, if you didn’t know how old you are?’

Thanks,
Melton

[This message has been edited by 2dalimit (05-26-2009 08:29 AM).]

Oklahoma Rose
Senior Member

since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

10 posted 2009-05-26 08:29 PM

I enjoyed reading this. You were and are a wonderful poet. Thank you for sharing your poems with me.

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