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My Baby. . . . . . .
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My Baby. . . . . . . |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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~ My baby awakes at the break of dawn Kicks off her blankets with a hearty yawn Her tiny fingers reach out for her rattle As she murmurs and coos a baby's prattle Then quietly I tip-toe in She greets me with a silly grin I change and bathe her good as new She smiles at me with eyes so blue I take her to the rocking chair And comb her wispy, golden hair As she sits upon my knee The joy I feel means more to me Tnan all the riches in the world This love I have for my baby girl My breast she takes so eagerly Again she is a part of me The warmth of love we share as one Moments to cherish 'til my days are done I thank the Lord for blessing me With life and love and my baby ~ [This message has been edited by Sunshine (10-12-2002 03:00 PM).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Sooooo precious! There's nothing like it, something a mother could never forget! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Denise-- Good morning! I see you have these precious memories as well! As my daughters were growing up, I'd think to myself that every age and stage was my favorite. But when I look back, the closeness I felt when they were babies, was extra special. ~ Enjoy the rest of your W/E! ~ EA |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
This is a lovely mother's love poem Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tear falls down my cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is sooooooo beautiful it made me cry as you are such a beautiful friend and I know your baby will always be blessed to have such a loving mother...you! (kiss on cheek) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, 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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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
Oh Linda, I know just how you feel!! They grow up so quickly! I think that all the stages are my favorites too, or at least I did...Rebecca is getting a bit too big for her britches here lately (she'll be 11 soon), but of course I still cherish and love her. Charles however is the joy of my life! Not because I love him more, for that is just not so, but because he is still a baby. There is something soooo special in the complete trust and unconditional love of a baby, be it boy or girl. I'm truly going to miss it when he's too big for my lap anymore...sigh...oh well, I know they must grow up...at least we keep our memories.. Thanks for sharing this one Linda. Tammy |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes, they are a treasure, even through the terrible twos, the more terrible threes, the fearsome fours and fiery fives.. so forth and so on...until they get old enough to ask when they can drive the car....That is terror!!!! This is a beautiful write Linda...Thank You for this one.. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
This is so tender, absolutely beautiful, Linda. I used to love my son's toothless smile when he was a baby. He weighed 10 pounds and an ounce when he was born, was the biggest baby in the maternity ward. LOL  The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
precious moments you share with us....thank you for sharing *s* Charisma |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
How much I miss that closeness with my three who are now all grown up. The times when they were just little pumpkins holds the most wonderful memories for me and my Hon. This got me all nostalgic today... Thanks for the great write, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is exactly how I felt when my girls were small. Now they are all grown with kids of their own. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Titia~~~ Yes, I suppose it is a "love poem"--A poem of love that I wrote after my first daughter was born. Thank you for your loving reply. ~ hugs across the ocean ~ Linda |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
This was baby soft and lovely. This touches the heart. Very nice Linda, thank you for this. Brings a remembrance of when my children were smaller.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah~~~ You know what! It almost makes me cry when I read this poem as well! I miss my babies!---but now they fill my life with a different kind of joy. They have become fine and loving young women of whom any mother would be proud. Talk to you soon! Linda |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How old is that baby now, Linda? It does bring back the memories... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Tammy~~~ Thank you for the letter! hehe And thank you for sharing with us about your children Rebecca and Charles. My daughters, Shannon and Erin were born fairly close together (21 months) and they have always been very close. It warms my heart that they are like best friends. ~ May your home always be filled with love and laughter ~ Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Magnus~~~ Sounds like you had your hands full---and enjoyed every minute of it! ~ May they continue to keep your life interesting into "their" old age! hehe ~ Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Auguste~~~ That was one big baby you had! I can just picture you holding him. The only difference between your big, beautiful smiles, is that your's has teeth! hehe ~ May you forever be close! ~ EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Charisma~~~ It pleases me that this poem pleases you! Thanks for dropping by and have a great weekend! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti-- It seems, dear friend, that you have been in a nostalgic mood of late---quiet and reflective. I can feel another masterpiece in the works! ~ Enjoy making memories today for your tomorrows! ~ Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SmartChick~~~ I love it when readers can identify with what I'm saying! Thank you, sweet Sue! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
WhiteRose~~~ "Soft and lovely" applies to your words as well! ~ May all your days be as soft and lovely as a rose ~ EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshine~~~ Both she and her sister are now beautiful(inside and out!), accomplished young women and the three of us are the best of friends. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! As the singer Pink sings, "Get the party started! It's a Saturday night!" EA |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - this is so very heartwarming. You are indeed an angel... BC |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC~~~ I found your gentle and loving reply, "heartwarming" as well. Thank you, dear troubador! EA |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This is lovely. Life comes full circle when your "baby" comes to visit with her own "babies" as mine did to-day. What a blessing! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Chris~~~ Did you and your baby, have babies when you were thirteen?!? You look soooo young in your photo! Linda |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I have to ditto Chris, this was beautiful and I had to print it again. Gee, I wish you would just get yourself published and save me some paper here  , you do have a "way with words" that I simply adore. When my "baby" brings his babies over I will show this to him. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysteria ~ May I say, that "you have a way with words" yourself!!!---not only with your poetry but with replies such as this one!---and one that is highly appreciated! Thank you! Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, I love this poem. It's so sweet. Even though my only child is grown whith her own family (I won't mention her age), she will be my BABY as long as I live. I used to embarrass her in her teenage years when I would introduce her to people at work as "my little girl". She's always hated for me to brag on her, too. But, now that her kids are getting older, I've noticed that she's just like me about them. Thanks for sharing this, sweet lady. Love To All, Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel ~ ...and thank you for sharing that about your BABY. They grow so fast and now you are seeing history repeating itself as you watch your daughter's caring ways with her children. She learned from the best! ~ Love to you and yours ~ Linda |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Enjoy and cherish this time, I'm sure you will. We had four in 44 months. 3 in diapers at one time and I'd give anything to go back there. Enjoyed |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Linda, this is so, so, so, precious and sweet; you must be a wonderful mother to have been able to write such a fabulous poem. I'm telling my daughter to check this one out for sure, as she has a little one now. She is just going to love it! Thank you ever so much, Hugs To You, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda A very special time...I know you savor...it is gone so quickly. Tenderness in poetry. |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Earth Angel...What a loving and precious piece of your heart you have shared with us. I'm so happy that God has blessed you with so much to love and be loved by. ***Ivy Rose |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Earth Angel~ Lovely. Treasure each and every moment because the grow up so quick. Like a local D.J says " Give them babies a hug every day"...Paul |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I remember those days...hold them close while you have them, soon babies grow up and get too big to bathe and put on your knee...*sigh* |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
What a lovely poem! Simply adorable. Deb |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You are truly blessed and so is your child. This poem will be a wonderful keepsake of love Liz |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is so sweet and tender, Linda... I agree with you about babyhood... There is nothing as loveable as a tiny baby  ~ hugs from a chipmunk mamaLyra |
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Red Member
since 2000-01-01
Posts 143Ca |
The only word that I can think of to describe this poem is precious. It was very sweet and touching and I loved it! It made my biological clock tick.lol |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RSWells ~ You had 4 babies in 44 months!!!! My goodness, you certainly were a busy man---in more ways than one! hehe I'm pleased that you enjoyed this poem. This poem is also special for me for reasons other than the obvious. It was the first poem Of mine that was ever published. I can still remember that thrill as if it were yesterday! EA |
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TradingSpaces19 Member
since 2002-08-31
Posts 134Arvada, Colorado |
thank you for sharing this poem, it is so heartfelt and sweet. I love babies and little kids, I can't wait until I'm a mom. Thank you again for sharing. Love, Andrea Kruckenberg |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pat ~ You are always so kind to me in your replies and I'd like to tell you just how much I have appreciated your support. You're a straight-shooter and you have gained a great deal of wisdom over the years. You're "authentic"--the real McCoy. Sending lots of love to you and your family. Linda |
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Miah Senior Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 1062Pennsylvania |
This was so sweet. I hope to one day have those same joys. Lovely poem. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie ~ Your words, "tendernous in poetry" was a very special reply, for to me, I consider your writing to be the epitomy of just that!--"tenderness in poetry". I genuinely appreciate your kind words. ~ May your life be filled with the tenderness and the beauty that you are ~ Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ivy Rose ~ Oh, thank you so much! Yes, I have been blessed with so much love---especially from my children and I suppose that the love I have received from them in return has been reflected back out into the world--and that is what you see! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Paul ~ Your local D.J. was so right when he said, "Give them babies a hug every day." I did just that and I now have two young ladies who are so full of love that they literally radiate everywhere they go. Thank you! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Passing Shadows ~ Oh, they did grow up so fast! They are now young women and the three of us are the best of friends. They fill my life with so much joy! It appears as though you enjoyed your babies as much as I did. I also miss those years but with them growing up, there have been other blessings. EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Deb ~ These loving responses have warmed my heart. This poem has been so well received. The tender replies are indicative of how warm and loving the members are here at Pip--and you dear Deb are one of them! Thank you! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Elizabeth ~ Thank you for saying that this would make a wonderful "keepsake of love". I actually did frame this poem and it hung in the nursery. My daughter still cherishes it to this day. In fact, several of the poems I had written for them they have since framed and have them hanging in their rooms. Thank you for dropping by! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mama Chipmunk ~ Yes, they were were sweet and tender times. I even enjoyed the smell of my babies (the good ones at least! hehe)---their sweet baby breath, baby powder, Johnson's baby soap--even the Ivory Snow fragrance of their clothes. Whenever I come across these smells now, I am flooded with wonderful memories of my babies. Thanks for dropping by sister Mama! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Red ~ Hi! Hope you're enjoying Passions! I am so happy here among kindred spirits. Ya, that "biological closk thing can be a bummer! I do, however, believe that things will happen when they are supposed to happen! ~ May the hands of time and your "expectations" coincide! ~ EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Miah ~ Thank you, Miah! --and I hope that one day , you too will experience these same joys. EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Andrea ~ Well, howdy stranger! I have been wondering where you were!--hope all has been well with you. Great to have you back! ~ May your dreams of becoming a Mom manifest when the timing is right for you ~ EA |
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luvlorn322 Junior Member
since 2002-10-28
Posts 43 |
i love the first few lines, so desciptive, we get a clear picture or her waking up and the sheer beauty of this routine, very sweet. |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
aww. Isn't that just the sweetest thing? Babies bring so much love to a person's life. Some people don't have children so they have less responseability, but it pays off, and i'm sure you agree. This is indeed a heartwarming poem. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Luvlorn322 ~ Hi there, Luv! Welcome to Passions! This is a wonderful, supportive family of kindred spirits!--your new home away from home! Thank you for your lovely reply and I look forward to reading your poetry! Earth Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Wind ~ Oh, yes indeed, children are an added responsibility, but the love received from them definitely does make having them worthwhile! Thanks for dropping by Wind! EA |
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