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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 2000-05-13 08:51 AM



I Just Knew It
~Marge Tindal~

The day came.
I knew it would.
Three men in the making
where little boys once stood.

I look at you all, so handsome, so bright.
Remembering the little boys I kissed goodnight.
Counting the candles that you all just blew,
my heart finally accepted
what my mind already knew.

You all are grown and it just should not be.
Where are the boys that used to be?
While my heart swells with pride,
at the men you are now,
I can't help thinking
I miss the little boys, somehow.

Suddenly you flash those
little boy smiles.
My heart does flip-flops.
You've been there all the while !

Mom's are like that,
they really are.
All mushy and stuff
when you've come so far.

Robert, David and Steven
the 'little boys' of my memory.
I love now the men
who stand here before me.

Just don't ever be
so 'grown' that you ever forget,
this mom loves you with all her heart,
YOU CAN JUST BET !





 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


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Severn
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1 posted 2000-05-13 08:58 AM


Hey Marge(y) - how are you today/tonight?

And I will say happy mother's day to you (it is here now - I think it is for you guys tomorrow?)

This is such a sweetie of a poem, but then that is nothing new!

love ya

K

netswan
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since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369
Washington
2 posted 2000-05-13 09:05 AM


LOL Marge I could have written this
myself LOL names changed on my three
sons ------and of course, not as good
as you  hahaha,
but hit home that is for sure.  3 sons
to be proud of and I wonder where were
those warm little bodies that used to
hug and kiss me goodnight.  And, yet they
come visit me and still sit on my lap
those scamps. ---)

netswan

JamesMichael
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3 posted 2000-05-13 09:14 AM


"While my heart swells with pride, at the men you are now, I can't help thinking, I miss the little boys somehow."  Hey Marge I got three sons also...and I am proud of them, and I miss the little boys, me and my wife got divorced when they were still little boys and I didn't get to see them as often as I should have and now that they are all grown up and I live in Hawaii and they live in Calif. and Germany I still don't see enough of them.  I think about those songs like "Daddy don't you walk so fast".  You have written a lovely and a thought provoking poem...for me that is.   James
Denise
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4 posted 2000-05-13 11:40 AM


I too miss my 'little ones' who have grown into such wonderful women. A part of me wishes I could have kept them little forever!
This is precious, Marge!

Denise

[This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 05-13-2000).]

Danny Holloway
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5 posted 2000-05-13 11:56 AM


Marge, your brimming with a Mother's pride!
and so you should...with a heart as big as yours, you should have had ten boys (and some girls too)
Really enjoyed your poem.
dh

Kit McCallum
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6 posted 2000-05-13 12:00 PM


This just placed a wonderful smile on my face Marge ... to be able to see those little boy's smiles still, on the faces of handsome young men. Your pride beams from this lovely poem!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Marge Tindal
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7 posted 2000-05-14 08:56 PM


Kamla~
Thank you, hon.  I'm fine ... spent two wonderful days with my kids.  It was, as always, a wonderful event.

NetSwan~
Aren't they just wonderful !
Yeah, this mom thinks so too !

James~
Sweetie, it's never too late to catch up and let them know how much that you love them.
Thank you, hon.

Denise~
I've sure got some fine youngun's ...
I'm glad you can relate.

Danny~
Hon, I wish I'd have had six of each ! !
Settled for four of the greatest and loved every minute of it.  Thank you.

Kit~
Yes, this mom's heart swells with love each and every time I see them.
So glad you caught the spirit of pride in this.
~*Marge*~




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