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Learning to Love
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Learning to Love |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert 
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Searching along life’s roads I finally found you. Like a gift, I opened my eyes to see yours So bright and blue, filled with wonder and awe. I wrapped you inside the shell of my heart And with your guidance, learned how to love. I found what it is to give and expect nothing, How to relish in the joy of another’s happiness. At times I have learned how much joy you get from the heartbreak of letting go. I was taught through you the simple joys of life Songs in the rain Snowball fights in the bitter cold Drinking warm cocoa with marshmallows on top. You loved me when I first awoke in the morning No make up or fancy clothes. Often you were the first to kiss me hello. Your smiles chased away any sadness in my heart. I watch you sleep at night for the simple joy Of hearing you breathing. Before I met you I was a shallow person who thought only of herself. You have shown me that I was never complete until the day you came my way. You are simply the most wonderful gift in this life, or any other. You are my daughter. Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind... |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
 this is SO beautiful! This is how I felt with my son.....you give me another beauty for my library...thank you for this  ~SEA |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Yes, beautiful. Well done. |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert |
An old cliche, but true unconditional love comes only from a child! Thank you both for commenting! Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading your poem...James |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
With three of my own, I relate so strongly to this, what is more wonderful than for no reason, one comes to you, hugs you, and says simply..I love you...gentle smile |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert |
Isn't parneting often the most rewarding thing in this life? Too sad that not all in this world realize the wonderful treasure we have in our children. Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind... |
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Watersign6 Senior Member
since 2001-05-25
Posts 823Hurricane,WV |
azblond this is just beautiful  |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Very wise words, oh to see the world through the eyes of a child once again. I greatly enjoyed this piece, your tenderness and depth of feeling. Thank you Regards, Olias. |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert |
No...The thanks are mine. The greatest compliment to me Is to have others see The story words can be. Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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Tovi Member
since 2001-06-05
Posts 168 |
I often think there is no love or bond greater than the one between a mother and child. You've written this so well. I learned the meaning of love, through my own children. My compliments! |
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