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aching to be twelve
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aching to be twelve |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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mother tell me what is this? words are crafted twine of doll all the things they say that is never was a thing too tall Mom, they told me things that change the way that I think things, again, and nothing here remains the same-- did they think they could tell me? Did they think me blind? Mom, I'll keep you safe smack-down I'll buy you olives in the jar Mom, I'll keep you safe, always Look at me. I can go far. Pushing hair behind his ears, worrying too much. "love you mom" a kiss on head and yes it's true I worry much tiny motioning of hairs held in place by flapping ear aching for the want of say that I love you too... thirteen... aching...to be twelve. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
That 'tween time... soft, and lovable and reaching...  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
aching for the want of say that I love you too... thirteen... aching...to be twelve. ====================    I can remember Forever December, |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Simply a great write. Eric |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
""love you mom" a kiss on head and yes it's true I worry much tiny motioning of hairs held in place by flapping ear aching for the want of say that I love you too... thirteen... aching...to be twelve." Karen?...you already know...smile Love you, lady...   When the power of love overcomes the |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
serenity, Enjoyed the read. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
serenity I remember 12, aching to be 13, and now that you have said it, I see it the other way too. Love the way you did this, with love and intelligence. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This reminds me of my 14-year-old son when he was that age. It's so true. Very expressive and made me the sort-of bitter/sweet elements of loss of innocence. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
This puts me in mind of the youngest here, and when he became a teen. But you know what I'm really aching for? Him to be eighteen! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This was inspired by my kids of course. I think as young teens, they are kind of at that awkward stage for the holidays--and I smile now, knowing they are nostalgic for their "younger" days. And no, they don't want "Hungry Hungry Hippo" anymore, but I believe they miss wanting that. Peace, people. I hope to be here reading tomorrow--I should have a little more "quiet on the set" when they stomp off to school in the morning. All in all it's been a damned noisy weekend. *weary smile*? Thanks for reading and understanding. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
K---seems like everything you say/write lately, reminds me of something. But I've already hijacked one of your threads, so, I'll spare ya the story...  What are you getting the puppy formerly known as Duncan for Christmas? |
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Masked Intruder
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Senior Member
since 1999-05-23
Posts 1231Near golden sunsets |
...and I don't even feel old, but I feel something oddly like that. And I can't imagine life when I wasn't thirteen, but more like nine or ten. Hay in my hair, a smile on my face. I miss the hay, it's so much better. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Applause! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Karen, So much I could say about this..but I won't hijack your thread either... Let's just say it envoked some memories and feelings... but then, you always do..."if you won't let me fall for you |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
OMG! This brought a mountain of memories flooding back. Excellent...love it! Hugs~ ~Let peace begin with me... |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
My oldest was always grown up, until he really was and then he chose to revert to Peter Pan/adolesence; it is good for now that he married a Wendy. My youngest wanted to stay "little" forever, and now I find he is too serious and worries too much. I have no defense for my parenting skills or lack thereof since I had no real role models, neither good nor bad, but I can't help thinking that almost all parents at times wish they had done some things better. Sometimes, I have to work at remembering that they chose me and certainly knew enough about me before they were born to have made reasoned decisions. You are a pearl of great prize as a human and that will in time be your greatest gift to them. May the new sun rise strongly on your face and may your new year blessed be. |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Yup...what my sister Enchantress said !! luv ya Karen! Chris  "At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." |
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thinktwice Member
since 2003-12-23
Posts 125United States |
a great read. very thoughtful. -Adam "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" -Finger Eleven |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I think we all understand this'n. and sheesh, Susan. Ain't no such thing as hijacking a thread of MINE. *chuckle* Madness is my method. and icebox? You are just so groovy. Thanks for reading folks. |
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