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HumbleBee
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0 posted 2002-01-13 06:39 PM



(I wrote this about my godchild who lives in a housing project with her mom and brother. I took Angel under my wing when she was 3 mos. old and she has brought much joy into my life.)

---Angel---

She looks so intent as she presents me a
picture she has drawn with little brown hands.
I can see each line has been diligently sketched
and the mountains at dawn have been crayoned
with true colors of green, yellow, and orange.

This gift of love has been created for
her real mamaw, and when she emphasizes
the word "real," I find myself wishing this
designed and fantasized scene of imagination
had been created for my eyes and surprise.

As a wee babe...
I rocked her, sang lullabyes until she
dreamed imaginary scenes which perhaps are
recalled and transferred to paper visions.
I watched and smiled as she learned to
giggle and laugh, walk and talk,
and feed herself with exact precision.

And now that she's almost five...
I hug and kiss her when she cries
and also when she pretends to weep
with eyes that are dry, even though
she pleads tediously for tears
that will not drop in for a visit.

I whisper bedtime stories and listen
with smiles while she recites the same
folklore in angelic tones that whisper
of magical places on far away shores.

I give her medication when she's sick
and placebos when she simulates various
aches for purposes of hindering sleep
and dreams from seizing a piece of our
weekend that passes too soon it seems.

I plaster bandaids on impossible-to-see-
with-the-naked-eye scratches and wounds
that magically appear out of thin air
and disappear at her convenience after
she is lavished with plenty of sympathy
and melodramatic expressions of kindness
and love that cause smiles to titter forth
from both of us.

All these thoughts linger in my mind
as I study this lovely picture created
by this little angel's genius.
I describe the beauty of her drawing
and exclaim how proud her grandmother
will be to exhibit this work of art.

And as I turn to leave, after our mutual
goodbye hugs and spoken "I love you,"
Angel takes my hand, kisses it,
and says in the voice of a "real" angel,
"Mamaw, don't forget your picture."

               (fran.11/01)

© Copyright 2002 Fran Marie - All Rights Reserved
Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06
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1 posted 2002-01-13 07:04 PM


Oh boy, there is nothing like having a child
run to you with something he/she has created.
You are so blessed and sounds like you have
been a blessing also!  I loved reading this

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05
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2 posted 2002-01-13 07:09 PM


A beautiful character portrait of a real angel.
Well done,Humblebee!

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Victoria
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3 posted 2002-01-13 07:27 PM


Children can really make your day..
and she is lucky having you for a GodParent..nicely done..

           ~Vic

"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."
~ David Viscott


                                            


Enchantress
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Canada eh.
4 posted 2002-01-13 09:26 PM


Ah Fran, you're just like having a real life fairy Godmother!  Wonderful write here.
And...Congrats on becoming a full member of Passions!
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

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5 posted 2002-01-14 03:44 PM




(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You and Angel, sweet friend, your love for your sweet godchild shines in these heavenly words, just as her innocence and love shines for you, not only through her gorgeous drawings, but in the love of her gorgeous heart! (sigh) May she continue to grow and share so many priceless memories with you and forever be the angel of your life! (kiss on cheek) This is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Humblebee, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

strbbux
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6 posted 2002-01-14 03:49 PM


Fran this is a wonderful thing you have done, taking her under your wing, And many joys of this relationship will bless you as well as her. Lovely poem. Mamaw..floria
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