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My Child
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My Child |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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Swinging from rafters, jumping off roofs, What will my child think of next? All I am sure of, is that it will be, Something I couldn't expect. Riding her horse through the Swinomish Slough, Water skiing with her leg in a cast, I send her out there, with my hands clasped in prayer. How long will these pre-teen years last? And then the real teens come upon us too soon. Am I really ready for this? Her first date, her first dance and now I suppose, There'll be that first sweet sixteen kiss. The years roll along, and with them my child, Where is that tomboy of the past? I admire the young woman my daughter's become, But why did she grow up so fast. And then ere too long, she's lovely young bride. In another few years she's a mother. All of the lessons I tried hard to teach, Have borne fruit, in some way or another. I thought she wasn't hearing the words as I spoke, When I wanted to show her the way; She was always so carefree, but somehow she did. She's a wonderful mother today. Joyce Johnson 03/07/2000 |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Joyce, this is wonderful!! I have 4 daughters and I went through all of these feelings many, many times. I talked until I was blue in the face and was sure they heard not a word! Well, they all have lovely daughters of their own, now. I am sure they are doing alot of talking and praying. I love this poem and your words. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, ME |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Joyce, Sweet precious memories here. Thank you for sharing them!  LW All writing comes |
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JamesBowie Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 252big old Bangor Maine up by the shack |
I love this- I have two girls, one 2 yrs the other 10 months- and I know what I have in store |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
I like this Joyce....this piece is full of love....a wonderful write! Nathan |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
"I thought she wasn't hearing the words as I spoke when I wanted to show her the way; she was always so carefree, but somehow she did she's a wonderful mother today" =================================== It must make it all worth while then Sweet sentimental write!~ Take care, Melissa~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh do I remember this well...that is how grey hair was invented! Great job, and thank you for sharing! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thanks everyone for reading and commenting on "My Child". She was such a joy but so daring. She has three daughters of her own now and has raised them with love and understanding. Joyce |
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