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Ode to Childhood
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Ode to Childhood |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York 
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A seed can burst forth from the dirt and grow into a kaleidoscope of wonders Yet, sometimes a seed may lay dormant Never blooming Never greeting the sun Living shamefully and alone In the dark dirt with the worms |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wow! It makes me hope that all children may receive enough sunshine to grow into kaleidoscopes of wonders.... but then rain is needed too. So, out of hardship, the miracle can happen. The key is in "dormant", there is still hope then even for those who remain in darkness. Love, Margherita |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Truth in just few words.... Good write!!! 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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I hope that that was not a rendition of your own childhood, my sweet littlewing. This was an incredibly fine bit of writing. It hit me right in the heart with the sad and unfortunate truth of it. Warm loving hugs, Linda |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
wow, i really like how your title complements your poem so well...it makes the author's intent more memorable and haunting |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic write! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Margherita - alway such smiles from you - yes dormant - you know I didnt even catch that in my own writing - thank you! Bridgette - thank you so much Linda - sadly yes - but as you can see - I am quite fine now (hehehe) thank you . . . kaile - thank you - just the edge I was going for - haunting . . . Enchantress - always nice to see you reading - thank you Thanks guys xxoo |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sue, I know I've told you before, but you can put so much heart and feelings into your poetry. And in this one you said it in so few words, too. Heart Hugs, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (04-02-2003 08:48 PM).] |
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bklynboy Senior Member
since 2002-12-15
Posts 660florida |
Interesting write and after reading it I decided I liked it. I made me think, which is a good thing and sometimes hard to do.Good job! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thank you Ethel -always nice to see you reading me . . . brooklyn - glad I made a diff . . . xxoo |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Sue, what can I asay that hasn't been said a bazillion times before??? This actually gets me to thinking about some of the thoughts and plans that have, as you put it: "Living shamefully and alone In the dark dirt with the worms" Another masterpiece. Imagine all the People living life in peace... |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
A terrible waste of seed, to be sown in such a way. A transplant is called for here, to a place of better ground. Lonely lovely write, Sue. [This message has been edited by wranx (04-02-2003 07:25 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
For every thing, there is a season... You've been reading a lot... it shows... but your style? Is your own... and it shows too... well done, little one... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
yes... now I see what you mean.  |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
You been listening to The Wall again haven't you...lol |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Brad - you are much to kind to me - masterpiece hardly - but thank you . . . Ed - hehe working on that transplant daily . . . thank you Sun - well done - little one - I like that -thank you! K - yeppers - knew you would need this one today . . . Raph - unfortunately no - I wish - but you know now that you mention it - you just inspired me . . . . xxoo Thanks guys xxoo |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
you grow truth lady water and sun is the cure yep well said |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Yikes, looks like lots of sunshine, water and tender loving care are needed. "A seed can burst forth from the dirt and grow into a kaleidoscope of wonders ..." Love this line ... hugs for peace, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Brian - thank you so much - lots and lots of sun -you are much too kind . . . Marti - yikes! I know all of the above . . . thank you xxoo [This message has been edited by littlewing (04-03-2003 02:29 PM).] |
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dreambuilder Member
since 2003-03-23
Posts 319caddyshack |
I have been in that dirt littlewing it is time to climb out |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
yes . . . it is . . . sorry you were there too - thank you xxoo |
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