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While you were sleeping |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA 
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While you were sleeping While you were sleeping, I sat by your bed. I watched you as you smiled through your dreams. I traced your perfect shell ear, Touched every curl On your little head. I tried to sleep But the sound of your breathing Drew me back to your room. I couldn’t resist The magic which tugged At my heartstrings And brought me to your side. I settled on the floor Once again. Back against the wall, Holding your tiny hand in mine. While you were sleeping I fell in love with you all over again.  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 01-11-2000).] |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Tugging at heartstrings seems to be a passtime for your writing. Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© ------------------------------------------------------- "Either kill me or take me as I am, because I'll be damned if I ever change..." Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade (Marquis de Sade) |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
Well said! I have three little girls and have spent many moments checking in on them while they sleep, I just look at them and smile they are so precious to me. Paul |
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Julie Jordan Scott Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 146Bakersfield, CA USA |
ahhhhh.....Tara, the love for our babies is the best, isn't it? great work! I am a Life Purpose Coach who specializes in assisting men and women to clarify their Life Purpose and then in turn live true to their purpose. After 5 years working with the Severely Mentally Ill in County Mental Health, I gave up the bureaucracy (and safe, secure blanket) of this environment to pursue my own purpose and passion. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh man....I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. Oh, how I remember those days when my children were little and I'd go into their room just to watch them sleep, to touch their hair, to pull the balnkets up around them...this poem brought back so many emotions. Nicely written Tara!! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
It's an almost undescribable feeling I get watching my children in peaceful sleep. It truly is magic. Captured well, Tara. Michael |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Aren't they just angelic when they're asleep? Nice job, Tara.....  |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Thank you everybody. It is magic, the way they enrapture us. And I love every minute of it! It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Beautiful poem. It's a true testament to your love for your baby. Nathan |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
so glad I didn't miss this one Tara. What would we do without our angels? Can't imagine what life would be like without the 'shimmering radiance' that I call my daughter.. Here's to our cherubs who sculpt our lives..CHEERS To the top girlfriend..!! |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Oh how wonderful....I have not children  and this has brought that to mind again in the wanting of a family. Thank you TaraBeing in love with someone is more than just saying "I love you" |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
moonmoon, cheers! First_Knight, I hope that someday you will know the joy that children can bring into a person's life. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Just lovely - and a feeling many parents share I imagine. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I agree, Tara, this is lovely and magical! Denise |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
A very special poem, one that I hope you will be able to share with your daughter when she grows up. |
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SnglDad Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 115Seattle area |
It`s a shame that they grow up as fast as they do.The picture as well as your writing has brought back many happy memories of when my kids were that young. I really enjoyed this,very heart warming. Thank you for sharing.< !signature--> God Bless [This message has been edited by SnglDad (edited 01-16-2000).] |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Thank you for your comments. I wrote this for my two sons. I have emailed a picture of my sleeping boys to Nan, who will be attaching the picture to this poem. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Attached..... and they are truly adorable!!! |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Tara, isn't it nice to see what little angels they can be WHILE they're sleeping???LOL Good poem hun, and your two boys are ADORABLE!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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~ViXeN~ Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 93Guelph, Ont. Canada |
wow i really liked this poem, and the pictures were a cute added touch! very nice! |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Nan, thanks for posting the picture of my babies. They are beautiful and angelic! Vixen, welcome to Passions. Thanks for the comments. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
What a wonderful poem, and a mightly adorable picture. I don't have children, but one day (in about 10 years)  when I have them I am sure I'll be just as happy. |
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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA |
Beautiful....I have three boys (who also lay all over each other when they sleep lol)..your words describe those precious feelings of parenthood so well..watching my children sleep is pure bliss..thanks for putting it to words. and the picture was a wonderful touch. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Oh! This is precious, a poem that tugs at the heartstrings of every parent. Very well written LIz |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Jeff, Temptress and Elizabeth, thank you for your comments! They are appreciated. I know most if not all parents probably feel the same way I do, but you know how it is. It feels like I'm the only one who experiences the magic at watching my kids sleep. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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