Open Poetry #15 |
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Help Me Grow |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... ![]() |
~Help Me Grow~ ![]() mommy, why do birds fly high if birds can fly then why can't I and why must I be tucked in tight while raccoons get to play all night mommy, what makes stars shine bright the angels must have flashlights...right and what makes the moon run from the sun doesn't he think that the sun is much fun mommy, how can fish live there under the water without any air and how do bees make honey sweet and how do they give it to us to eat mommy, who makes the flowers grow there's so much that I want to know like who makes trees grow big and tall when I'm not big and tall at all mommy, where does Jesus stay that He can hear me when I pray He must be close...I feel him near each time I whisper in His ear mommy, tell me everything my questions may be tiring but you have much to teach, I know I'm glad you're here to help me grow ~vlraynes "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
This reads as sweet as the love of a mother should be and you share it well. The rhyme is excellent and the cadence is a hit. Well done for sure. |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Vicky, this reminds me of my own sweet daughters growing up. The eternal questions used to bug me but now sometimes I wish they were still that young and asking so much. There is nothing like the complete trust and love from a child. Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Reminded me too of when they would ask and ask and ask. Thank you, Vicky for this. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Vicky--The question is the beginning of knowledge. I loved this gentle write! |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahh, geez, Vicky, that was soo good. Remember those type questions well from my three as they were growing...very well done, my friend..very gentle smile |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Vicky~ ![]() You've touched the heart of this mother~ How precious the questions ... how tender the ears that wait for the answers~ 'mommy, what makes stars shine bright the angels must have flashlights...right and what makes the moon run from the sun doesn't he think that the sun is much fun' You are one heck of a poet ... and you shine your talent in this beautiful post~ LOVE YOU BUNCHES ~ ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Hey Vicky this is just adorable, great write and read. It flows so beautifully ![]() ~HUGS~ Tracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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Charisma![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
And this mother is smiling....your words spreads a warmth within....took me back to my children's youth. Thanks for sharing Charisma ~*TMP*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is so very charming...what every mother hears, and sometimes doesn't have time to jot down - the most interesting of all questions come from the lips of our children.... Thank you for this Vicky....now go out and water your child with happy tears.... |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Vicky, This really pulled on my heartstrings! I hope that I can be this kind of mother to my children! It made me cry happy tears! Love ya Cindi God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well Vicky I have done this through two generations and the questions have stayed exactly the same thus far, except for Pokemon and Winnie The Pooh questions, so I saved this for a little one who is going to really ejoy your words, well done~! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Vicky ... this is absolutely wonderful! I smiled and grinned the whole read ... what a delightful and flowing piece, much enjoyed! ![]() Best wishes, /Kit |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
You've touched my heart with this one Vicky. Cheldren come to us with open arms and minds and hearts. I didn't always have the answers but I always had there love. Throw your heart out in front of you |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Aw, Vicky, this is so sweet.....I'll bet you are, or would make, a wonderful mother. This is exceptionally touching.....I love it! ![]() |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
mommy, where does Jesus stay that He can hear me when I pray He must be close...I feel him near each time I whisper in His ear =========================================== one of my favorites..by far..! very well written..you been spyin' on my kid? lol love this tricks..really really i do!! of course, i wasted all my initial reaction on the initial reading...! jeez..well..you know about how it went.. lol hugs, g ~dgvarner/fallen rain~ |
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kaile![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
one of your best, viraynes and makes me long for the days when i wasn't afraid to ask questions.... ![]() |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
You've pulled on my heartstrings with this precious piece ![]() I'll share it with my mom ![]() Into my library this goes~ Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Mark- Makes me smile to see your name here, my friend. ![]() So glad you enjoyed this one. Hugs to you.. ![]() maeve- Glad this brought back memories for you. ![]() Nope...nothing sweeter than a child. Thanks for reading. ![]() Irish Rose- Thank you...glad you enjoyed. Martie- So true, my sweet friend. ![]() I'm happy you enjoyed this. Hugs to you.. ![]() Logan- Thank you, my friend. ![]() I don't have any children of my own, but I've often heard the questions. ![]() Marge- My heart is smiling here. ![]() That this would touch the heart of a mother...and particularly YOU...is the best compliment I could hope for. ![]() Thank you sooooo much, sister of my heart. Love you bunches back! ![]() Tracie- Thanks so much. ![]() Glad you enjoyed this. Charisma- So happy to know this brought back happy memories for you. ![]() Thank you, sweet friend. ![]() Sunshine- I love your wonderful reply...you've put a smile on my heart. ![]() Actually, I don't have any children of my own, but the fact that this write would lead you to believe that I do, is a true compliment in my book. ![]() Thank you so much! ![]() Now...I'm off to find a friend's child to 'water with happy tears'. ![]() Love and hugs to you. ![]() Cindi- You are.. ![]() Glad to know this one touched you, my friend. ![]() Love ya ![]() Mysteria- Very true...the faces change, but the questions remain the same. ![]() Glad you enjoyed this one, sweet friend. ![]() Love and hugs to you ![]() Kit- You've brought a big smile to my face with your sweet reply. I'm so happy to know this brought you a smile as well. ![]() Hugs to you. ![]() shadow974- Love IS the answer, my friend. ![]() So glad this touched your heart. Thanks for reading. ![]() Balladeer- Oh, sweet man...I always smile when I see your name on a reply. ![]() That this touched you means so much to me. I am not a mother, though I always wanted to be; but, I love ALL children as if they were my own. ![]() Thank you so much, sweet friend. Big hugs to you. ![]() dg- It means so much to me to know that this touched your heart. ![]() LOL @ spyin' on your kid!! ROFL! ![]() One of these days, I need to meet your kid! ![]() Thanks much for the enthusiastic reply. ![]() Love you a whole bunch! ![]() faterider- Never be afraid to ask...be afraid to stop asking and learning. ![]() Thanks so much for reading. ![]() Melissa- Thanks much...glad to know you'll be sharing this one with mom. ![]() Happy it touched you. ![]() hugs to all, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Kirksters Junior Member
since 2001-07-01
Posts 47 |
Beautiful poem, it really pulls at your heart |
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Chelsea~ Member
since 2001-02-09
Posts 260Ontario, CANADA |
vlraynes, awwwww!! what a sweet poem |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Kirksters- Thanks much, my friend. ![]() Happy to know this one touched you. Big hugs.. ![]() Chelsea- Thank you..glad you enjoyed. ![]() hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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