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Changes in Me |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert 
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At 5 years old the greatest joy I knew Was to receive a bit of praise from you And maybe a token toy from the store Which for that moment I would adore At seven years my wants did change My priorities I did rearrange Friends came first, the teacher knew best But still I loved you above all the rest At ten my best friend discovered boys We traded secrets while playing with toys I’d blush at just the thought of you knowing My secrets from you began growing At thirteen you were suddenly so unfair You wouldn’t let me go anywhere My friend’s parents were all so cool I’d hide when you’d pick me up from school At sixteen you let me have my first date I broke your rules and stayed out late The look of relief when I came home I wanted you to know I was already grown At eighteen I graduated and moved The adult in me ready to prove I didn’t need you standing by (But how many times I called you to cry) At twenty one I was married with child You pointed out I was still a bit wild Lectured on what a settled woman should do So I left him and moved in with you Eight years since then have come and went So many things passed in that time spent And now I finally have come to see You are who I want to be. This poem is dedicated to my Grandmother, the one who raised me, mended my broken heart, and taught me what it is to be a self reliant woman. I love you Grandma. Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind... |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
That is so very beautiful and so true. Isn't it amazing how much the older ones learned after we became more grown..thank you for giving me such a pleasurable read...gentle smile |
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Tovi Member
since 2001-06-05
Posts 168 |
This is a treasure. I could see so much of myself in this, so many memories of growing up. Thank you!  |
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Captivating1 Junior Member
since 2001-06-07
Posts 15Houston, TX |
This was so sweet...I think I'm going to go call my Mama now:-) |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert |
Thank you all for your words. This is one of my true life poems so your words mean much. BTW...Welcome Captivating1!! 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 one of my favorites from you that i absolutely love  |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
You brought a few smiles to my face with this...as I recall those times in my own childhood. I'm sure you already know how very lucky you are to have a woman like this in your life to look up to...and we are very lucky to have looked upon the poetry that she inspired in you. Great writing~ |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
such a good telling of the stages we go through in growing up..and a wonderful tribute to the one written for. I enjoyed! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I can relate to this as my Grandparents raised me also! I really like the way you layed this all out. I enjoyed reading this so very much! |
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