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Ringo
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Saluting with misty eyes

0 posted 2003-03-21 08:49 PM



I watched my daughter's eyes today
The truth they held
I noticed how old they had become
Watching her world go past
And the visions we have presented her
We talked of things better she had not known
The sadness of war
Tears and pain
Buried beneath tons of stone
And as I heard her thoughts of life
Her words became a beacon of hope
Guiding her through the sea of fear
And I had to agree and try not to laugh
When she felt the need to observe
Perhaps those to whom Evil has called
Could use a hug from Mommy
A glass of milk and a cookie
And a Dream Catcher
To chase their sadness away


Someone once said, "out of the mouth of Babes..."

~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one...
John Lennon

© Copyright 2003 Bradly Stott - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2003-03-21 09:56 PM


Got my vote.  If only to find in these lines of wisdom a way to look with child-like eyes for just a little while.  Wonderful.
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2 posted 2003-03-22 03:55 PM




(big huggggsssssss) Oh Bradly, it is so very heartaching when our children discover the sad truth in our world right now, it is so hard to either break it to them or they find out on their own and my heart prays they can hang on with innocence and embrace joy through difficult times! (sad sigh) This is very compassionately written, dearest friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Bradly, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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3 posted 2003-03-22 04:21 PM


Hello Bradly

I could relate to this so very well as I have a 10 year old daughter and although she doesn't say much about the current world events I often wonder what she is thinking.  I find it difficult to hide my own fear but I know I must for her sake.  Your words were very moving and very real.

Take care.......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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4 posted 2003-03-22 08:11 PM


Within their eyes lies hope for the future rather than a future of hopeless lies...  Thank you for sharing.  You have my vote and hope that her future will retain her hope...

-MVS

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http://educate-yourself.org/

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5 posted 2003-03-22 08:48 PM


Through the eyes of a child....

Excellent writing, sir..definitely bookworthy!

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6 posted 2003-03-22 09:02 PM


I know. Good write. I mean that, because you brought back that harsh reallity

I look and I listen, does not everyone?

-Diane lee Wilson

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7 posted 2003-03-22 10:51 PM


Oh yes, truly a wonderful write. Thank you for this.
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8 posted 2003-03-22 11:27 PM


Yes, Ringo. If only adults could see things
as innocently as a child. this is really
touching, and I vote for it to be in the book.  

Hugs,
Ethel

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9 posted 2003-03-23 02:22 AM


I loved this one
the write was great

what touched me at least as much
was the intrest & time
you spent with your daughter

thank you for sharing

[This message has been edited by dreambuilder (03-23-2003 02:22 AM).]

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10 posted 2003-03-23 06:47 AM


Her words became a beacon of hope
Guiding her through the sea of fear...

..."Perhaps those to whom Evil has called
Could use a hug from Mommy
A glass of milk and a cookie
And a Dream Catcher
To chase their sadness away"

~*~

You are raising this child
so well...

Thank you.

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11 posted 2003-03-23 05:07 PM


Beautiful...
This most certainly belongs in the book.
~Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

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12 posted 2003-03-23 05:13 PM


Ringo...touching me through the eyes of a child...thank you.
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13 posted 2003-03-23 09:24 PM


Lovely write - certainly gets my vote.
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14 posted 2003-03-24 05:44 AM


Brad - I often look into the eyes of my three year old and feel the same - is this world rushing him along?  Old eyes - perfect catch - yep a keeper . . . xxoo
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15 posted 2003-03-24 08:28 AM


She is truly a "Child of the Light"...

Blessings to you both.

Peace & Love,
EA

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Saluting with misty eyes
16 posted 2003-03-24 11:32 AM


Thank you all for your kind words... It's amazing how children can teach adults what life is all about... and they have no conscious idea at all...

~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one...
John Lennon

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17 posted 2003-03-24 01:52 PM


Definitly has my vote. No hesitation. This is sadly beautiful ~hugs~

I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man.
--Chang Tzu

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18 posted 2003-03-24 02:51 PM


...voting ;-)
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19 posted 2003-03-24 04:01 PM


Wonderful....
Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again.  To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown


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20 posted 2003-03-24 04:20 PM


Yes, please let the children play, and give each a dreamcatcher full of hope.
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21 posted 2003-03-25 06:04 PM


Yes..I have seen the look in another's  eight year old eyes..and sometimes I think they are wiser than we.

~A~

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22 posted 2003-03-26 07:30 AM


We can always learn from a child. Some grownups don't think about a thing like war affecting a child. Wonderful write.
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23 posted 2003-03-26 08:50 AM


Beautifully said indeed...
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24 posted 2003-03-26 10:46 AM


If only it was as simple as a hug.. wouldn't that be great? You have my vote for the book!

Tara

"in my field of paper flowers
and candy clouds of lullaby
i lie inside myself for hours
and watch my purple sky fly over me"
- Imaginary by Evanes

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25 posted 2003-03-26 10:48 AM




You are so right
I love this poem
Thomas

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26 posted 2003-03-27 09:08 AM


If only... *S*

This is wonderful... *S*

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27 posted 2003-03-27 09:24 AM


So touchingly beautiful. Children are our teachers. My vote for this.
Love, Margherita

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28 posted 2003-03-27 10:36 AM


"...Out of the mouths of babes" indeed.

loved this.


Sunkissed.

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29 posted 2003-03-31 10:42 AM


Ahhhh through the eyes of a child ~ seems the wisdom of the ages is often found in a wee ones eyes ~ Such a beautiful write ~ Bonnie
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30 posted 2003-03-31 04:07 PM



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31 posted 2003-03-31 06:00 PM


Incredible, beautiful write. I truly loved this poem. Seeing the world through a child's eyes sometimes brings home the reality of what adults are missing everyday of their lives.

Pascal

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32 posted 2003-03-31 10:43 PM


Ringo...Very well done. Through innocent eyes there comes hope for today and all our tomorrows...Paul

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33 posted 2003-04-01 12:50 PM


ohh, how we have disappointed our younger generation and how incredibly forgiving they are
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34 posted 2003-04-09 02:51 PM


back to the top, for all those who need a good dream to hold onto, let it come from the mouth of a babe
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35 posted 2003-04-09 04:16 PM


Still love this one - and am glad it is being brought back again and again - as I learn from my own every single day . . .
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Saluting with misty eyes
36 posted 2003-04-09 08:33 PM


I cannot begin to thank everyone here indivisually for your kind words, so please accept a mass thank you, as inadequate as it is.
You all have my gratitude.

Imagine all the People living life in peace...
John Lennon

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