Corner Pub #2 |
A Child's Gift |
Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Quiet moments of enraptured grace, A happy smile from woeful face. Erupted laugh which can't be stilled, All other thoughts completely filled. Fevered head in still of night, A mother's heart so full of fright. A tired smile come morning's dawn, Completely now all fear is gone. Frustrated moments, "Do you hear?" "Your grounded, though I love you dear." Proud moments of accomplishment, When finally he learned to pitch a tent. Each hair in place, she is a doll, She's dressed all up as for a ball. A gleaming smile, a fancy twirl, Then up a tree goes little girl. A bloody lip, a broken arm, A teary face so full of charm. A torn up knee, ten stitches counted, A second time that bike is mounted. Remember days of childhood bliss, For in my heart each day is stitched. In timeless love and memory, Each tear once wiped, each bloodied knee. The greatest gifts I've ever known, Are the little ones I call my own. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is a loving mother's tribute to her children. That was the greatest time of my life when my children were small.They grow up too fast. Love, Joyce |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
They are the bestest... indeed - This is a wonderful tribute to motherhood, Marilyn... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
A beautiful tribute indeed. Lovely to read you again Marilyn. Maree |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhMarilyn~ What a joy to see you in the Pub this morning !!! I've missed ya' gal~ This is one of those 'only a mother would know' pieces that just grabs the heart~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Thank you all for your replies. It is good to be back. Inspiration has been hiding for me lately. I am hoping reading here will help the situation. ((hugs)) to all Marilyn |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Welcome back, Marilyn! It's so good to see you again! Gotta love those kids...and those memories! Loved your poem! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just beautifully touching |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Hi, Marilyn; so glad to see you here! Lovely poem and I too so loved it when my 6 were little....I need years of rest though!! Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I don't know what's more wonderful... your poetry, or to see your name on the blue pages again. Welcome back girl. You've been missed! |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Marilyn U've got a lovely heart and lovely trial of thoughts Love Michelle If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
this is lovely. i enjoyed reading such a touching poem. thank you. hugs from june x |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Thankyou all for your replies. I am glad this piece was able to touch you. Munda!! ((hug)) girl. It is good to see you again. I know it has been to long. I have stopped in from time to time to read a little but I have not left my name to be seen much. How are things? We need to catch up. |
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