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Growing Up |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert 
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Growing Up At 5 years old the greatest joy I knew Was to receive a bit of praise from you And maybe a token toy from the store Which for that moment I would adore At seven years my wants did change My priorities I did rearrange Friends came first, the teacher knew best But still I loved you above all the rest At ten my best friend discovered boys We traded secrets while playing with toys I’d blush at just the thought of you knowing My secrets from you began growing At thirteen you were suddenly so unfair You wouldn’t let me go anywhere My friend’s parents were all so cool I’d hide when you’d pick me up from school At sixteen you let me have my first date I broke your rules and stayed out late The look of relief when I came home I wanted you to know I was already grown At eighteen I graduated and moved The adult in me ready to prove I didn’t need you standing by (But how many times I called you to cry) At twenty one I was married with child You pointed out I was still a bit wild Lectured on what a settled woman should do So I left him and moved in with you Six years since then have come and went So many things passed in that time spent And now I finally have come to see You are who I want to be. This poem is dedicated to my Grandmother, the one who raised me, mended my broken heart, and taught me what it is to be a self reliant woman. I love you Grandma. ------------------ For sometimes when the Darkness falls, we must surrender, take what is ours, and give what we can, and always remember love is somewhere waiting... |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Profoundly touching piece. It seems that family is on every ones mind.  ------------------ I am not responsible for how you choose to interpret what I say. DreamEvil© |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
oh this is a fine work so true learning as we grow older from our wise elders |
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Genea Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 321USA |
very nice tribute! |
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