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Today My Children Live----inspired by Moonshine
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Today My Children Live----inspired by Moonshine |
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christies heart Member
since 1999-08-10
Posts 189NJ, USA |
Today my baby screamed in pain, her teeth were coming in. Will it ever end, I thought. I need a break, I just can't win. My son stood on the chairs today; he refused to go to sleep. He ran in the house all day long. I'm so fed up I'd like to weep. My oldest girl is talking back, eight years without a clue. She's disrespectful and won't sit straight. What's a tired Mother of three to do? ~ ~ ~ Today my baby screamed in pain; her teeth were brittle and falling out. Will her pain ever end, I cried. Soon fate will wipe away our doubt. I long to hear my baby screams for teeth pushing through. I long to hold her to my heart. I know just what to do. ~ ~ ~ My son was hit by a car today; he finally fell forever asleep. He'll never run through the house again. Those precious footsteps swept to deep. I want my son to stand on chairs. to run will laughter through the day. I long to smile as he dances with brightness that takes my breath away. ~ ~ ~ My oldest girl will never talk, she'll never learn to read. She won't sit straight, or sit at all. Her lifeless eyes make my heart bleed. I long to hear my oldest girl, speak with words that allow her to be real. I long to encourage her inner faith, and praise her growing need to feel. ~ ~ ~ If only I could turn back time and see how much they're worth. If only all my love for them could melt the bitter truths on earth. by Christie inspired by Moonshine and my 3 little stars. < !signature--> Grant that I may not judge my niegbor until I have walked a mile in his moccasians Native American prayer [This message has been edited by christies heart (edited 02-27-2000).] |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
- What a beautiful poem. You have a perspective on life that so many miss. I knew just how you felt in the beginning with the kids giving a hard time, but as you said in such a wonderful way, Thank God, they are able to. Thanks for sharing this. [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 02-27-2000).] |
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christies heart Member
since 1999-08-10
Posts 189NJ, USA |
BSC Thanks for your comment. I was truely moved by Moonshines poem "Glimmerless" and began thinking about all those momments we take for granted. And there are so many of them. Grant that I may not judge my niegbor until I have walked a mile in his moccasians Native American prayer |
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RufffRyder Member
since 2000-02-25
Posts 143<------Over There------> |
You`ve givin this dad alot to think about here. Kids can be so trying at times and make ya wanna screem out,and then other times ya just wanna love`em to death (so to speak). Thank you for the read and thoughts. Nice job at wording this  |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Your poem is well done Certain things in life should not be taken for granted. Escpecially not our children. A friend just lost her 23 year old son. She is not herself anymore. I wonder who could or would be. Thank you this is a valuble lesson to be learned The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Chris, this is exceptional and powerful, as are all your words.excellent, and how great it is to be inspired by the other amazing poets in here...this gift we call passions.  ...there are places inside all our souls... that have never been touched... there are places inside our hearts... that need to be loved this much... Janet Marie *I miss you baby... I love you, always.* |
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christies heart Member
since 1999-08-10
Posts 189NJ, USA |
Thanks for such nice words JM and H I am glad as a parent you can relate to how easy it is to take the tresures that are our children for granted. |
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