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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
Her kids She opened the door with deep anticipation, For days she had trembled with shaky frustration. How on earth would she handle their first stressful meeting? “Hello”,”Hi”,” How are ya?”, What should be the greeting? She”d never known children or had the pleasure of their voices. She’d watched from afar as they squealed with rejoices. Would they be cute, joyful, sweet and kind? Or would they immediately drive her out of her mind? They stood there, hair ruffled from a fresh gust of air The boy, about 8, slightly timid, scant and fair. The young girl all wide eyed, dark skinned, not real slender. She knew, that moment, their hearts were wondrously tender. The day passed so quickly, her home filled with laughter and fun, For they were soon comfortable, “Knock it off, don’t run!” Their hearts they gave freely, a joy she’d never known She welcomed this treasure and marveled, not feeling alone. Once more she stood at the door trembling, anticipation abound Inside was their mother, would she welcome his new love he’d found? As the door opened they greeted in a befitting sort of way She knew why she’d felt comfortable with her kids that first day. For like them their Mom was kind, fun loving and sharing She knew they’d become friends, as this woman was caring. As time passed she wondered why they each held her so near He leaned over and kissed her, “Because they all love you my dear!” ------------------ O all ye powers that he implanted, Arise, keep silence no more; put forth the strength that he hath granted, your noblest work is to adore. |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
You my friend are my favorite new girlfriend. heheh.. and glad to know that I'm your favorite ex-wife... oh by the way.. the kids love you too!!!! |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
how true. sometimes parents are proud seeing their children picking up great ways, but they absorb the not so great things better and faster too. Nice verse. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I really enjoyed this piece Pufalove....I could feel your every emotion and to me that makes a great read....a wonderful poem...... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I agree. Your effervescence flows through this piece. Good work. |
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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
Thanks all of you for your read and replys. It is difficult, to say the least, to take on others children. Yet it happens to millions of people daily. Her children, his children, and often too many conflicts arise. Blessed is the individual who encounters an open loving hand from not only the children, but the parents. I enjoyed writing this piece and reading your comments. Thank you again!  ------------------ O all ye powers that he implanted, Arise, keep silence no more; put forth the strength that he hath granted, your noblest work is to adore. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Well done, Puf! |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I enjoyed it, Puf! Thanks! ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." "Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near..." |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
I'm sort of confused here, Puffie. Arew you the ex-wife of the man? Are you taking care of the children from his new wife? Shut up, Toe. Of course I'm slow. Geesh. This poem was very sweet, and made me wish.... well, that's a different story. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Puf, Agree with Balladeer, You did a good job enjoyed the read. |
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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
Ok LngJhn, you're not suppose to read sooooo much into it. hahahaha...to clear things up, I am the one opening the door....oh darn, there is two of us opening the door...isn't there! What a mess...I guess you will just have to figure it out. It turns out to well rounded and fluffy......oh surprise, that rhymes puffy. Wonder if I could do anything with that one? Anyway,I liked your comments and thanks for read. A big thank you to all the rest, too! This is too much fun. ------------------ O all ye powers that he implanted, Arise, keep silence no more; put forth the strength that he hath granted, your noblest work is to adore. |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Are you taking care of someone else's kids??? ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." "Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near..." |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Nicely spoken Puffalove |
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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
Elizabeth, in answer to you question, no......just happy to be accepted and loved by them and their mother. That should clear things up. Thanks for the read to all of you. ------------------ O all ye powers that he implanted, Arise, keep silence no more; put forth the strength that he hath granted, your noblest work is to adore. |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Thank you for explaining, Puf. I didn't see it till today so back up it goes!  ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." "Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near..." |
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