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Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27
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Florida

0 posted 2004-02-23 11:13 AM



Shhhh..my darling.
Weep not.
Imperfection is a hard lesson
to learn.

It doesn’t make you less a person.
In fact,
more so.

Life will deal you
so many hard knocks.
Knowing you don’t have all the answers
is half the battle.
The other half is
Finding the one that fits

So dry your tears.
I am right here
and always will be.
For the days when your search
is overwhelming
and you just need a break.


© Copyright 2004 Susan Caldwell - All Rights Reserved
choshi
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1 posted 2004-02-23 11:42 AM


Sue, What a tender and loving response to a child's tears...~P
suthern
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2 posted 2004-02-23 11:45 AM


Don't you wish you could just tell her the answers instead of watching her learn the hard way? *S*

I like this very much! *S*

Richy
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since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050

3 posted 2004-02-23 03:30 PM



“Imperfection is a hard lesson
to learn.”

Really?  I actually found it pretty easy  

I’m teasing you know

“Knowing you don’t have all the answers
is half the battle.
The other half is
Finding the one that fits”

I couldn’t have said that better myself

Whatever that’s worth...


You’re doing a great job Susan
As a poet, but even more so, as a parent!

You should be proud




nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
4 posted 2004-02-23 03:42 PM


Life will deal you
so many hard knocks.
Knowing you don’t have all the answers
is half the battle.
The other half is
Finding the one that fits


so true...

Your daughter is lucky to have you so near her...

hugs
M

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392
Ohio
5 posted 2004-02-23 09:24 PM


sounds like some good old fashioned mom advice with a spoonful of sugar mixed in
jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
6 posted 2004-02-23 09:30 PM


Hmmm, think I'm still waiting for the break...enjoyed the read, my friend...she's lucky to have you...

jwesley

Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348
Florida
7 posted 2004-02-24 07:19 AM


Thank you everyone!


serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

8 posted 2004-02-24 07:56 PM


Raising my hand.

Rock me next, mom?

This is *touch-the-screen* lovely Susan, and wise indeed.


SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown
9 posted 2004-02-24 08:16 PM


Awww! What a beautiful poem for your daughter.
Gemini
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since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203
Wisconsin, USA
10 posted 2004-02-24 09:36 PM


Very lovely, thoughtful and tender.
Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
11 posted 2004-02-24 09:39 PM


Very loving Susan..much enjoyed this soft touch piece.
Your daughter is a lucky girl to have you for a mom.
Hugs~


~ Can I keep you? ~
            -Casper  
            

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989

12 posted 2004-02-25 07:50 AM


Your daughter is lucky to have you for a mother, this can be seen in your words. Lovely this...lovely you.
Brad Majors
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13 posted 2004-02-25 10:55 AM


vey well done susan
garysgirl
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14 posted 2004-02-25 02:18 PM


Susan, what a loving poem this is.
It is obvious that you are a great Mom.
I'll bet you and your daughter
are very close. That's so good!!
Hugs, sweet lady  
Ethel

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
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displaced
15 posted 2004-02-26 04:18 AM


aw Susan...how touching...

mine is 16...and she will love this poem

great write and much needed by this mom and her daughter

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