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BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

0 posted 2004-01-01 04:32 PM

~*~

I sat quietly beside my daughter and pushed play
quickly the years came rushing back
those first steps so long ago
the wide eyed wonder of childhood
spinning wheels around the cul de sac
before the fall.

Loose teeth, scraped knees
broken arms, a thousand tears later
hula dancing on the pool steps
my pride and joy
gracing the wind in her way.

My very own ninja turtle for so many years
jumping off the landing (any landing)
performing his donatello dive
swimming across the deep end
up to my arms, and away.

A little brother
who brought out the best
hey batter batter
catch me if you can
this ones for you
if you only knew.

Push pause and play it again
for old times sake
watch Mom, I can do it
as I knew they would without a doubt
tracing my memories
forever and always, with love~

~*~

New Years Eve 2003...Remembering the time.

[This message has been edited by BluesSerenade (01-01-2004 05:56 PM).]

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

1 posted 2004-01-01 04:36 PM

Could see the wealth of the past play by in bubbles and laughter...repeat...an endless unstoppable hug.
Happy New Year.
TD

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

2 posted 2004-01-01 04:45 PM

I didn't know how deeply those videos would affect me.
But they did! An unstoppable hug? Yes, it is all that.

Thank you Kathleen, and a Happy New Year to you.

Michelle_loves_Mike

Senior Member

since 2003-12-20

Posts 1189
Pennsylvania

3 posted 2004-01-01 04:46 PM

those memories are forever recorded in the journal of a mothers heart,,,,
made many fond thoughts of my little man,,whom is 8, rumble forth
sweet read
Michelle

I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2004-01-01 04:49 PM

Lori...Very touching to look back on all the loving moments. Wishing you the best in 2004 and always!

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2004-01-01 05:11 PM

Lori, my family was an "old fashioned" sort of clan - when we would all get together, a song fest inevitably erupted. One year, one of our family members was not present, so Dad taped us all as the piano was played, we sung in our various voices, sometimes harmonizing, sometimes, not... Dad wished to make sure that member could be part of the "fun". That missing member was my husband, and I still have that tape today.

Sounds to me as if now is as good a reason as any to pull it out and give it a listen.

Thank you for the memories!

Terrina
Member

since 2003-12-31

Posts 166
California

6 posted 2004-01-01 05:21 PM

I loved that. It makes me stop for a minute and think about my own daughter and how much I miss even if I'm only out of the room for a minute.
Thank you for sharing.

DavePage
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since 2003-12-21

Posts 2917

7 posted 2004-01-01 05:41 PM

Beautiful

Memories

Loving is a beauty

can you write another poem

I have seen in my time enough nappies, not by my wife, I was just on hand.

Nice words, write the dark side of motherhood.

Dave

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

8 posted 2004-01-01 05:54 PM

Lovely Lori..the memories can fill the mind...make one forget the hardships in life

I am glad you shared the moment with us

hugs
M

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

9 posted 2004-01-01 06:14 PM

ah . . . you did well, my friend, with this easy stroll through the past . . . warm and tenderly remembered and told...

jwesley

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

10 posted 2004-01-01 06:39 PM

Lori, thank you for sharing your wonderful
memories with us. I could almost see them
giggling and playing. Thank you.

Hugs

Ethel

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

11 posted 2004-01-01 06:50 PM

Wow Lori...this left me with a huge lump in my throat.
Thank you for sharing the memories.
All the best to you in 2004!
Hugs~

In the midst of winter..
I found there lives within me,
an invincible summer.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

12 posted 2004-01-01 06:58 PM

*Just came back to say congratulations on 5000 sterling posts!*

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

13 posted 2004-01-01 07:22 PM

hey congrats, I didnt notice the 5000, you are sneaky

M

icebox
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

14 posted 2004-01-01 07:39 PM

Nice thoughts. Thank you for sharing them.

Saunni
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 1777
West Virginia

15 posted 2004-01-01 08:59 PM

This is SOOO beautiful, Girl! I am in the process of writing one about my kids as well. Just beautiful!

Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

16 posted 2004-01-02 03:26 AM

yep, I know what you mean

jaicie114
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since 2003-09-27

Posts 750
On the edge of forever

17 posted 2004-01-02 01:14 PM

Softly sweet, Blues...and, congrats on the 5000. Thank you.

Love and Light...jc

This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light.

Tim
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since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

18 posted 2004-01-02 01:18 PM

a splendid reflection...

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

19 posted 2004-01-02 05:38 PM

Thanks for sharing your memories with us Lori. Happy 2004 to you and yours.

Maree

"I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me"

Natalie Merchant

Patricia
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since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

20 posted 2004-01-02 07:45 PM

I love this! What treasured memories. My girls, 13 years and 4 years, just found a picture of their brother (who is 21 and away from home, studying for the ministry.) They couldn't believe it was big brother (he was 8 weeks old in the pic.) I remember a time when he was burying his Ninja turtles in the dirt outside...heaven knows why because he treasured those darn critters. Gosh, you brought back some good stuff...great memories.

I forgot...did I tell you, I love this poem!

Patricia

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

21 posted 2004-01-02 11:41 PM

Needless to say, I was having a moment with this,
but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Thanks to each one of you for sharing this with me.

Sincerely~

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

22 posted 2004-01-03 12:14 PM

Your serenade is so sweet -- thank you for sharing these lovely memories with us! lol

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

23 posted 2004-01-03 02:03 AM

Would it not be great if we could do just that Lori, push rewind and live it all again? Oh I think it would be exactly the same. I really enjoyed this one.

A Very Happy New Year To You and Yours!
Let there be peace on earth

Ratleader

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since 2003-01-23

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Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

24 posted 2004-01-03 02:36 AM

I want that magic. Need it....what a concept!

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James_A_Fraser
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since 2003-09-03

Posts 972
Out Making Anticlines

25 posted 2004-01-07 10:28 PM

Right you are, Bluesy! Mom's the center. Always.

~~J

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