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Suetang
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0 posted 2003-11-26 10:14 PM




The shadows are growing longer
At the end of this perfect day
In a world all his own
He's had so much fun at play

With his red pail and spade
Building castles in the sand
He gives chase to some seagulls
As they come in to land

Soon he'll hear his mother calling
For it will soon be time to go
As the sun starts sinking lower
And the waves lap to and fro

This gorgeous blond haired boy
Will dream of dolphins at sea
He'll fly high with the seabirds
And feel so alive and free

Tomorrow he'll return
With his spade and pail in hand
For another day of fun
Right here upon the sand

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

© Copyright 2003 Sue Tancheff - All Rights Reserved
steavenr
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1 posted 2003-11-26 11:20 PM


Isn't it quite the essence of childhood that pleasures should be so simple "right here in the sand"

Loved the poetry and the picture.  That blonde-haired little boy looks so much like my grandson.

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2003-11-26 11:24 PM


A perfectly charming post, Sue!

Warm hugs,
Linda

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3 posted 2003-11-27 05:43 AM


just a pleasure to read...makes me wanna go to the beach with my buckets
Blush
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4 posted 2003-11-27 05:53 AM


This is just precious
I wish I were building castles in the sand instead of worrying about soon to be snowflakes haven't posted in a long time but I did tonight
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving
Drop by and see me
Just been busy my moms not well and I have had surgery so much going on lately
Blessings
Susan~~~~

Ericc
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5 posted 2003-11-27 10:33 AM


Lovely!

Eric

Varuch Elohim
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6 posted 2003-11-27 05:00 PM


I really enjoyed this delightful and beautiful poem...beautiful like the poet.
I enjoy your work very much.

Thanks
Varuch Elohim

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7 posted 2003-11-28 11:49 PM




(smiles) Yay! Oh Sue, this is beautiful and adorable, sweet friend, I always love watching the children play and God Bless that little boy and all the children who play with all their hearts! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

pictureme
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8 posted 2003-11-29 12:22 PM


Hello Suetang
In reading this poem...I was so taken by the photograph. It reminded me of my son and how life is but sand in an hourglass, seemed like only yesterday yet seems like a lifetime away. So very touching and I really enjoyed the read!
pictureme!

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9 posted 2003-11-30 06:34 PM


Sue darling heart siter, now this playful piece is so very much you, and I can see you now watching the lad playing, and then writing it down capturing the moment like a snapshot of childhood. I love it, your writing is always great and when it is as playful and fun filled as this it is even more so.

Exquisite writing darling heart, absolutely exquisite.


Love and warm stuff
Aa always
Mushy

Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry

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10 posted 2003-11-30 08:16 PM


wonderful weaving of words Sue.  Enjoyed this.
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