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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom 
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The big oak door stands before me neither open nor closed but ajar enter or not be friendly or caring or be a stranger Multitude of faces some smiling some crying some needing some not even trusting anymore I walk through the door pushing it open never knowing who will still be there children in care Dormitories devoid of possessions mostly bare but eyes that smile still alive with hope eyes that stare will 'I' be the one to give them love and care? ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And you will... again and again!  |
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jewl New Member
since 1999-09-20
Posts 4 |
I really loved this..it was beautifuly written. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Suthern: Yep, that I will... HUSG jewl:..Thank you...I can tell you, there is nothing quite like the experience of dressing for a date with a 5 year old boy.. HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
wow, dressing for a date with a 5 year old boy, that statement packs almost as much wallop as the poem does, love them both, love you too! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Iloveit But I left the best bit out....the kiss!..Ever had a pair of arms that can't quite span your waist or when you have to bend so little arms can go round your neck but I do know that most will have heard the words.."I love you", but maybe not quite like these were heard...made me cry...so innocently said but with such total love....yep, I'm in love... Love you too... HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 09-21-1999).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Rainbow....Yes, I definately think you will be ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
of course you will sweetheart ... and imagine what's going through the heart of this little boy ... expecting the date with his good fairy ... you're his only ray of sunshine .. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Hoot: Thank you, I do love children, always have done, they're such wonderful little people.. Hugs JTF: Well, what went through his mind was "can I have another burger?"..Does your car really play cd's? and finally, "can I have another icecream?" (that was his 2nd)..bless him.. Husg ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I've dated the most wonderful gal in the world....many times....All the hugs, the kisses, (some with Ice Cream attached), taken her out for dinner, to the show, (never the Spice Girls again though), and I'll have to admit....the best dates I've ever had were with my little girl. The "I love you's" are so genuine, the hugs are so warm, the looks received from eyes so blue give chills...And, there's one thing that will cure one of them morning erections quicker than "the act"....and that's to roll over in bed to play with the wife, and two big blue eyes meet ya and say; "Da-Da"........and that too is a wonderful experience!!! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I have used the phrase of wanting to be "half the man my dog thinks I am" before but it pales in comparison to being "half the man my small child thinks I am". Wonderful writing, Rainbow. |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
Yes Rainbow, well written...Nothing can beat the angelic company of a child... Thanks for the read.. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
RainbowGirl, a beautiful tribute for the children. I was in an orphanage myself for four months, though I don't remember only being a baby. I'm glad those children have someone as special as you in their lives..they need all the loving they can get! ------------------ A hero is a man who does what he can. ~Isis~ (The Fragile Rose) |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Toe: Can't say I have experience of the latter part of your post, you know the bit that goes up and then deflates..*g* but I can associate with the icecream...LOL Hugs darling, thanks for sharing another part of you, makes you all the more special.. HUSG Balladeer Half a man??, not in my book sunshine...my thoughts will be with you.. HUSG moonmoon Thanks, did I say angelic??..*g*..of course they are, even when they're not... HUGS Isis Well, sweetheart, I really don't know what to say here...I hope you found love, happiness and security, and no matter your current circumstances, remember that if you reach out, there are always arms to hold you, although they may not be tangible... HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
See, RainbowGirl - Two hearts reach out and touch ... knowing full well ... the other needs our hugs. You are just wonderful ! Love from your friend, ~Marge~ ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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