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John the cat
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0 posted 2000-04-25 03:06 PM


The Child Within.

You wonder how I know the things you thought were deep inside,
You wonder how I see the things you try so hard to hide,
You wonder why your other men didn't see the things I see,
The answer is quite simple, it's because they were not me.

Now that may seem concieted, but I'm really not that way,
It seems so very bigheaded and may be termed blase,
But all the special things I have are totally brand new,
I never, ever had them, until the day that I found you.

It was only you who showed me the things that I could feel,
It was only you and you alone that made my senses reel,
You opened up a life for me, I thought I'd never see,
And with it came that special gift and my ability
to  love the woman outside,
But to see the girl within,
To love the adult, yet ignore the child,
Would be to me a sin.

So, I ruffled her hair and held her hand,
She gave me such a smile,
I walked with her in wonderland,
And played with her a while.

I know that you're still wondering,
Why your little girl I see,
The answer is it's just because,
There's a little boy in me.


© Copyright 2000 John A Brown - All Rights Reserved
Wikket
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1 posted 2000-04-25 03:59 PM


I only wish my last boyfriend could've seen things the way you do... Outstanding!  I love this!  --Jamie       
ESP
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2 posted 2000-04-25 04:34 PM


This is great, I hope I find someone like you someday!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie


 "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight."

Eyes
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3 posted 2000-04-25 05:38 PM


I realy enjoyed your poem I beleave that thear are people out thear like that I have been fortunet enough to find some one like that
YOUR FREIND Eyes (Eileen)


 

Elizabeth Santos
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4 posted 2000-04-25 05:51 PM


This is not only a wonderful poem in content, but it is very well written and perfect in structure.
I like your style
Liz

Gene
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5 posted 2000-04-25 06:40 PM


Wonderful and an enjoyable read.  

~Gene

Lost Dreamer
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6 posted 2000-04-25 06:53 PM


I love this one  
Denise
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7 posted 2000-04-25 08:15 PM


I love it too! It's so important to see the child within.....ourselves and others!

Denise

Yu Lan
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8 posted 2000-04-26 12:36 PM


sweet thoughts and sentiments.. yes.. never let go of that child.. it is your soul, your love, your whole self.. and the day it is smothered.. you lose yourself...

nicely said.. she is a lucky person. ^_^

Lynne

hehe, eyes.. took me a while to read your comment.. geez.. that is quite an unusual habit you have there.. makes for difficult reading.. any particular reason?? ^_^

freckles
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9 posted 2000-04-26 02:52 PM


JTC--Another wonderful poem, but then again, all I have to do is consider who wrote it!  Thank you for sharing this one; truly lucky and loved indeed is the woman who is still allowed to be a little girl within.

 "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

blackhalo
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10 posted 2000-04-27 01:42 PM


John,
  What words can be used for such a wonderful work of art?!?  Seriously, this made me cry.  I have had too many relationships where this wasn't the case, and it ended in less than happy ways.  Thank you so much for posting this.  From now on, I'll show this to everyone I date.  Once again, you show me something I thought I would never find!  Thanks again!


 Life defines no more than what it is you ask for.
April 20, 2000
Alicia A. Renzelman

Munda
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11 posted 2000-04-27 05:40 PM


Cat, I enjoyed this very much. it's a gift to see the real person within. Hope you never lose it. Great poem.
Songbird
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12 posted 2000-04-27 07:55 PM


Nice poem, very enjoyable. I think we all need to keep our child nearby or else we may age before our time.
twinsgd
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13 posted 2000-04-27 08:01 PM


A special guy writing about a special lady ......no doubt about that.
Wonderful poem John the Cat....well said.

Jack

John the cat
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14 posted 2000-04-28 06:40 PM


Wow! Where do I start? Thank you all for your kind words.
To all who have found someone who sees their little person, I am so pleased for you.

To those who have yet to find him or her; I hope they come along very soon.


Jon Mewett
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15 posted 2000-04-29 05:05 AM


I must have missed this masterpiece John.

Lovely thoughts and great words.

Jon

John the cat
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16 posted 2000-04-30 09:00 AM


Thank you Jon, I take it as high praise indeed from the master wordsmith you are.
childomine
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17 posted 2000-04-30 08:18 PM


Cat this is beautiful.  A delightful read!
heaven_legih_angel
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18 posted 2000-05-01 04:29 PM


This is wonderful work! Keep em' comin'!!
blackhalo
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19 posted 2001-02-15 12:24 PM


I was just thinking about how much I miss John. Am I alone in this capacity? Anyway, this is one of his best poems, thought I'd *bump* it back to the screen....

John the cat
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20 posted 2001-02-15 03:37 PM


Thank you for your kind words, Alicia. Curiosity got the better of me. I just had to look who would pull one of my poems from so long ago. Thank you again. Don't be a stranger eh?

May your roof never fall in and those beneath it never fall out.

Irish proverb.

kcsgrandma
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since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522
Presque Isle, ME
21 posted 2001-02-15 11:03 PM


What a nice read, from someone I haven't seen here before! Yes, it is wonderful to find someone who can see various aspects of us, not just one dimension. Thanks for pulling this up.

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

pegasus111
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22 posted 2001-02-16 07:31 AM


a lovely piece, masterfully crafted..

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost



ellie LeJeune
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23 posted 2001-02-16 07:41 AM


delightful poem... hoe blessed she is to be so thoroughly loved!

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

bestgirl911
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Clio, MI , United We Stand
24 posted 2001-02-19 02:27 PM


This is simply delightful....There is a little kid in all of us and it is so fun to let it out once in awhile...wonderfully written....

Best

BloomingRose
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25 posted 2001-02-19 06:36 PM


This is one blessed girl to have you.
Beautifully written as well.
Deb


[This message has been edited by BloomingRose (edited 02-19-2001).]

Elizabeth
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26 posted 2001-02-20 12:51 PM


This is a beautiful poem!
NC
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27 posted 2001-02-20 08:33 PM


wonderful poem
wonderful insight

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