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childomine
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since 2000-01-25
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st. petersburg, FL

0 posted 2000-03-16 12:02 PM


The little one comes bounding in
and man, she's ready to play.
Please don't make me be the child,
I think and silently pray.

But the Lord, He has a sense of humor;
likes on occasion to poke fun,
this day He does not answer my prayer
and I become the little ones son.

"You must take me to the doctor son.
I've hurt my leg you see."
But when we arrive for medical care
the doctor turns out to be me.    

As I begin to rub her leg
I ask about her pains.
It's her legs, back, head and neck.
"They all hurt", she explains.    

She eventually tires of this game
and thinks of something new.
I now become a floating boat
with she and the dog    my crew.

So I sit "putt-putting" on the floor
buried beneath pillows and toys.
"Nana, boats don't sound like that,
so please don't make that noise."    

She could continue this game for hours
but it is I who needs a break.
Afterall my body is not four years old
and only so much of this floor can I take.    

My sweet Reanna Lee keeps me young
with an imagination free and wild.
For on the days she visits me,
I'm not nana, I'm once again a child.

I stiffly struggle to my chair,
and she quickly snuggles in my lap.
I savor her scent, the warmth she emits,
and I drift quietly into MY nap.

This describes the events of yesterday with my grandaughter.  She's my sunshine, my pride, joy, the keeper of my heart and my well of eternal youth.






[This message has been edited by childomine (edited 03-18-2000).]

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StarrGazer
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since 2000-03-05
Posts 679
Texas
1 posted 2000-03-16 12:45 PM


childomine  this  was beautiful and I'm sure your grandaughter  loves all the adventures you go on  

 ~*Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a tear*~



Gene
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since 2000-01-23
Posts 935
Colorado, USA
2 posted 2000-03-16 01:18 PM


child, Wonderful and delightful poem. Let the childoyours come out.  

~Gene

Jon Mewett
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since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304

3 posted 2000-03-16 02:05 PM


Sounds like that kids got one hell of a nana.

Also sounds like a chip off the creative block.

The fun of all this bubbles through.

Great.

Jon

By their fruits you shall know THEM

Jonas
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since 2000-03-03
Posts 796
Oregon
4 posted 2000-03-16 08:38 PM


This poem is delightful! I love children...they are so much fun. And living in their world for awhile each day is the best cure in the world for "adult-itis"!

 Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
-Edgar Allen Poe


childomine
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since 2000-01-25
Posts 818
st. petersburg, FL
5 posted 2000-03-16 10:36 PM


Thank you all for taking the time to read and comment on my poem.  It brought me a lot of joy to relive the day!          

StarrGazer - I love the adventures she takes me on too!

Gene - letting my "childomine" come out is what keeps my life from becoming stale!!!

Jon - it's easy to be creative when it's someone or something your're passionate about.

Being with her is great fun. Tiring but fun!!  Being with her brings me so much joy!

Your're right Gary, living in a childs world, even for just a while is a great way to rejuvenate and forget the stresses of adulthood.



[This message has been edited by childomine (edited 03-18-2000).]

freckles
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since 2000-02-12
Posts 160
Virginia USA
6 posted 2000-03-16 11:21 PM


childomine--Wow!  This is wonderful; a delightful poem superbly written.  If you haven't thought about it already, I suggest that you make a copy of this for her (to be laminated and/or framed) so that when she gets older she can relive these days with you.

 "Unto thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night, the day; thou cans't not be false to any man."---Shakespeare

kaile
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singapore
7 posted 2000-03-17 11:55 AM


Me and Nana play
Peek-a-boo,dolls,hide-and-seek
Two birds soaring free ")

Aimster
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since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC
8 posted 2000-03-17 02:31 PM


~child...

This brought a tear to my eye...was so beautiful and touching. I am so glad that you and your granddaughter have so many interesting adventures. May you have many many more!! Take care,

Amy  

 ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~

rich-pa
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since 2000-02-07
Posts 317
New Orleans, Louisiana
9 posted 2000-03-17 03:01 PM


i'll have to say that i absilutely loved this poem; it is very beautiful.
Denise
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10 posted 2000-03-17 05:22 PM


This is delightful! Sounds like a day with my granddaughter, Nicole!

Denise

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