Portrait of a Child (Repost)

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Nan

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0 posted 1999-09-16 08:32 AM

A precious child is born,
Life's first breath vivified.
From womb his essence shorn
With mortals to abide.

Those eyes of innocence,
A cherubim at rest,
Observe with hesitance
The world his entry's blessed.

His untouched canvas waits
To host a masterpiece
Of hues time's brush creates
From life-long verities.

Are infant's palettes clear?
An age none can recall.
What does he see and hear?
It seems he now knows ALL.

My artistry's his gain
I'll sketch as I know best,
Add colors from life's main,
Yet he must paint the rest.

With years of strokes in blend,
His portrait gathers form ~
Base tinctures of my tend
With shadows of life's storm.

To paint his future bright
Would be my fondest dream
To lend his shadows light
Engraving Sunshine's scene.

[This message has been edited by Nan (edited 09-16-99).]

Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 1999-09-16 08:47 AM

Nan,
A delightful poem Wonderfully done *L*

Michael

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2 posted 1999-09-16 09:00 AM

Nan,
This is a wonderful work - truly one of me favorites.

Michael

Artur Hawkwing
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3 posted 1999-09-16 11:36 AM

Nice, Nan !! Takes intense reading to understand but it's worthwhile.

Pepper
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Southern Florida

4 posted 1999-09-16 11:42 AM

enchanting.....

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RainbowGirl
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5 posted 1999-09-16 01:52 PM

You brought a huge smile to my face...

HUGS

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Nan

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6 posted 1999-09-16 06:45 PM

Many thanks, guys - This is one of my favorites as well.... He's one special little guy - and about to have his first birthday, too...

caroline
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7 posted 1999-09-16 07:30 PM

Wow...how did I miss this?? It's beautifully done, Nan...but then all of your poems are!

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johnt300
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8 posted 1999-09-16 07:34 PM

Nan,
Excellent poem. I love your style.
Tyson

WhtDove
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9 posted 1999-09-16 08:24 PM

Great poem Nan! Tell the little guy HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Isis
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10 posted 1999-09-16 10:10 PM

Superb, I realise I AM only an amateur among truly talented poets...
SIGH

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~Isis~

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11 posted 2004-04-23 01:30 PM

awesome write!

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