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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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This is a letter to six year old Jessica, my sister's granddaughter. I've been trying to get her to write a poem. Dear Jessica, Did you ever dream of things to come Or wish upon a star Did you ever wonder at the ways Of those who live afar Did you ever study well The wondrous wing of butterfly Or stare up at the summer sky Just watching clouds go by Whatever is present in your thoughts Whatever you hear or see Can be woven into silky threads Of lovely poetry For sometimes words enchant us all When made into a song And poetry is the music To which your heart will dance along We write of thoughts and feelings From the very best to worst But any thought is beautiful When written in a verse So write a poem, dear Jessica And wonder at each word It may well be the very sweetest Song you've ever heard Elizabeth Santos |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so beautiful, Elizabeth! Delightful! Denise |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
A truely lovely letter and poem. So, did it work? INclan |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Liz I LOVED THIS! I have been trying to convince my little cousin to write poetry too..she's nine and wants to write, but said she's scared. I am wondering also...did this work? This was quite touching nonetheless! AMY  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you girls, for you comments. I haven't sent this to Jessica yet, but I'll let you know if it works. Love Liz |
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freckles Member
since 2000-02-12
Posts 160Virginia USA |
This is wonderful, Liz! How could she not want to write after reading these words? Good luck, and be sure to let us know how it goes. "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 |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Liz, This is beautiful. It certainly works for me. I've been promising a friend that I would write a poem for her four year old daughter--now I'm inspired. ~Gene |
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KimW Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 268Medford, Oregon, USA |
This is lovely!! I, too want to know if it works I have two children who have both began to take the pen in hand and it is wonderful to see the words, stories and poetry that they are writing now! Kim |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This is lovely Liz. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~ Lovely inspiration for a child. Hope it works. All of my children write and were encouraged from an early age. Plant the seed and it will grow. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
Elizabeth this is wonderful. What imagination is better to tap into than that of a child??? They view everything with wonder and awe. To pen that imagination would produce many delights I'm sure. I hope this poem works in getting your niece to write. [This message has been edited by childomine (edited 03-18-2000).] |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
You beautifully make it sound so simple! |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
Well, it has inspire me to write more |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
As you've shared this with me before , you know it's one of my favorites ... I think this will give Jessica just the inspiration that she needs .... When she does write, I hope you will share it with us .... the responses she will get, will give her the incentive to keep writing ... (imho) I just love reading the work of a child ... L., Shannon |
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twinsgd Member
since 2000-02-13
Posts 416Ontario,Canada |
This is an Inspiration. I have grandsons...too young yet, but in a few years...maybe just maybe.... |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
Elizabeth, This is great. What better way to spark a child's interest. Hope it works and the words start flowing for her. Sheila ...the earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the measure of our bodies are the same........... Joseph, Nez Perce Chief |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well, did it work? |
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