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Flowered Boots |
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rainyday Member Posts 304 Heartland USA 
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 Flowered Boots~ Off to Grandma's For a three month, or forever-stay, Mama's lost On the far side of the moon, Daddy's gone away.. Little girl dreams fit just fine In a small suitcase, Fears are tucked in coat-pocket Along with cookie-crumbs. Beautiful red haired princess Waits in flowered boots, Wistful at her tender age, What will tomorrow bring... 'Will Mama ever act like Mama used to'.. 'Will Santa know where to find me'.. Tiny piece of precious heart Bows and curls in self-protection. Morning grows older As she waits.. In flowered boots. © Jan~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Awww . . . This is just beautiful, your words do justice to the wonderful picture you have presented to us. Children are at the mercy of cold, calculating adults far, far too many times. I, myself, fall into that category unfortunately. This picture. This poem. Perfect match, rainy. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
very nice...james |
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DaysofView Member
since 2014-04-01
Posts 433Just A Slice Of The Pie |
Thats awful sad that poor little girl. It was just a thought which made them run. It was just an act that killed them. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Excellent picture, and poem. Hope this wasn't a personal experience, but an inspriration from the photograph.. enjoyed "Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
simply superb (poem and photo imagery)! |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Picture and Poem a perfect fit! Poem plays hard on the heartstrings! ~L |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
The words bounce right off her sweet little face.You can read her easily saying those things in her mind. Love this photo and thew words so smartly fitting. Jo |
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Cari Member Posts 411 Englnand |
A fine moving poem that connects sadly to the present day. There are so many broken homes from failed relationships and marriages. Children are not an unwanted product of a dead love affair; they deserve much better and need both a Mother and a Father for stability and a loving home. Thank you for sharing. Cari. |
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rainyday Member Posts 304 Heartland USA |
Thank you one & all for the nice replies. Yes, this was an inspirational write from the image I couldn't get out of my mind. Appreciate.. rainy |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Oh this tugs at the heart. An unshakable image for sure. Michael |
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