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Make Me Like a Child
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Make Me Like a Child |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Make Me Like a Child By Larry Chadwick Give me a child’s heart, More sensitive to all. Making me more inclined, To hear your tender call. Give me a child’s mind, Small though it may be. Making me more dependant, And thinking less of me. Give me a child’s eyes, They know less of what they see. Making me more teachable, To be what I should be. Give me a child’s hands, They are busy as can be. Making you more able, To do as you please through me. Give me a child’s legs, They are closer to their knees. Making me more inclined, To do as you would please. Give me a child’s feet, They have energy to spare. Making me more willing, To show how much I care. Give me all of these things, That I may be for you. The very kind of person, That will do as you would too. May 3, 2002 It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! [This message has been edited by Larry C (05-03-2002 01:01 PM).] |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Larry~ There are so innocent, aren't they....in most everything they do....this is a fantastic write....with much added heart....  Lauren~ I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings Could I have been anyone other than me True poems rest between the words Just give hope a chance to float up [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (05-03-2002 01:56 PM).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry Like a child you are, for you have made me smile. Loved this! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) This is soooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I believe the spirit of the child will always be with all of us as long as we never take it for granted, and while we may grow and see and learn so much more, the beauty of innocence can never falter in the love we find in others! (big hugggsssss) This is so beautifully heartfelt, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Larry - oh, I do believe there's a little child in all of our hearts. I enjoyed this so much, I think I might even share my penny candy with you.....if you don't choose any of the red ones!!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Tender, and loving. I love it |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lauren, Thank you so very much. And like your new tagline. Martie, I might succeed with my tagline yet! Thanks. Noah, It is only of value when it is recognized... Thanks. Nightshade, I always take candy for the kids. So maybe we could trade. And thanks. Interloper, The new YOU... Woohoo. Thanks. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
my inner child is going out for ice cream. . . anyone care to join me??  great job Larry. . . we all should keep this in our hearts. . . -------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
No more stops at the adult forum for you, young man. Enjoyed. |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Loved this! Shenachie |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sven, Cool...count me in. And you are so right. Thanks. Michael, ROTFLMBO Okay... Thanks. Shenachie, Thank you so very much. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hey Larry...I happen to know Shenachie as a very fine person with a good eye toward a great poem...if you keep her attention, buster... you've got a Keeper! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karilea, Well...I'll remember that! And thanks. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
There's a wonderful message in this, Larry. I'd say that it's one of your best And hey! Mr. Sagitarrius, don't forget your from lil' ole me Take care and hugs, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Larry...Very moving poem and a poem that leaves much room for thought. If only we were more like a child...how new and delightful everything would seem. ***Ivy Rose |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Melissa, Thanks for the and the very kind words! Ivy Rose, And that is the truth. Thank you so much! It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 I know, I know, I say too much sometimes. |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
This was beautiful, Larry. To loosen our burdens, enjoy.... play, look at things with the freshness and innocence behind a child's eyes is truly a gift. (((Happiness))) Sherry Added this one to my library!!! Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, LOL You do?! Thanks loads. Sherry, You are so absolutely right. And thank you. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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