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Back In the Day |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh yes, those days when the two of you ran, ran and ran and ran, barefoot through the grass, your carefree laughter filling the air. Those days when those little hands covered your mouths as you got close enough to touch a butterfly, Those days when your eyes lit up and you gave a breathless gasp, when you heard, what you thought was, Santa's sleigh. Or when the biggest hurt you had, was a brushburn, or a bruise. The hands of time turned quickly, too quickly. Achievements were applauded, defeats consoled, But...that was then, life was easy...that was childhood. Mom and Dad were, like the police, there to serve and to protect. We are still there guys, we just can't kiss away those hurts anymore. But we can tell you, that it's up to you now, Hearts get broken, but honest, they will heal. Life, will go on and it WILL get better. The hurts of today, will be fleeting memories soon, and...Mom and Dad will still be there. But oh, how we long to be, back in the day..... [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 08-02-2000).] |
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Jenova Junior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 16germany |
I think this reflects very well what parents feel when they had to let go their children... my, that's what I'm afraid of, too (if I had children someday)... I imagine it quite hard to be confronted with the fact that your children now are able to completely take care of themselves... well, in the middle part, this is not a sad poem, I like the mood you created there, promising and full of hope - it's just the last sentence that makes it all a little sad... anyway, great work! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Ah, Bonnie, you have expressed parental anxieties so well... Wonderful poem... regards, sudhir |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
Oh, Bonnie...it was so much easier when they were young. I know, though, that your boys will be just fine because of the love they were raised with. My daughter just moved back, and I guess we did something right, or they wouldn't turn to us when life hurts. Linda |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
i look to my son and want him to know that i certainly will always be there for him....this is a wonderful poem that truly conveys not only the magic and love in children...but also the magic and love in parents. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful Bonnie! Funny how no matter the age, parents are always our lifelines. Sigh ... think I'll give mom a call, thanks Bonnie!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Jenova, Thanks for your kind reply. Sudhir, Thank you for reading and your kind words. Linda, It sure was, thanks for your encouraging words. PoutPrincess- Yes, there is magic, and I thank you. Kit, Thanks and tell your Mom I said hi! Thank you all, I truly appreciate your kindness. Bonnie |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 nice |
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