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This Little Light ... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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This Little Light ... ~*Marge Tindal*~  Today I needed a light to shine amid these troubled times I found it in the hearts of children deeply lit within hearts and minds A smile that came from a child who lost as much as I did, no doubt Found a light to touch my wick as I thought mine had gone out Jacob, Kellie, Sarah and Bradley were there with wings a'flapping Offering me a light for my candle when I felt my faith was lacking So I take the love they offer the prayers, the precious smiles I'll share my light with all in need across many a worldly mile *Today I felt the need to be with the children of my mentoring group ... They gave me more than enough joy to fill my bucket. Jacob said, 'Ms. Marge, next time bring a smile !' And I promised I would~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Oh marge! There ya did it again---I too found "hope" in the heart of a child! You are TOO GOOD!  |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Marge, You always know how to shine the light and hold it so that we can see it too...and as you know that light shines eternally in the heart and soul of children. Thank you for this uplifting poem...to shine a little light on us~ |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
We never shine brighter than when we shine for others. Thanks for reminding us that the healing will come as we lose ourselves in the needs of others around us. You're shining brighter than you think you are, Marge. (((HUGS))) |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Wonderful Marge. You found the right place to go for joy. Joyce |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- What better place to find comfort than in the innocence of a child. Thanks for sharing this, my friend. Love you,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Beautiful poem my friend Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Well I think ya know I'm smiling now Marge!  And I think you went searching in the right place too, just spending time with the Children is inspirational and refreshing. Take care!"Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Bless the children and their refreshing innocence. It was a wise way to spend the day. |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
Marge, I love the graphic. Keep smiling! ~Laura~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Well, before I get another 'growl' ... Jacob's dad let me know that Jacob was not thrilled that I used a GIRL angel~ So just for my Jacob ...   THERE JACOB~ I LOVE YOU~ Thanks to each of you ... Serenity~ ButterfliesDC~ Denise~ Joyce~ Vicky~ Titia~ RSWells~ ParisGrl~ And a special *Hug* to EagleOne .. you know why~ Thank you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A child does indeed shed light but true brilliance comes from a Marge |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am so glad their little love light brightened your soul, and now you have brightened ours! Oh, this was too, too special, bless them Marge for they truly are the light of this world aren't they? Loved this. ~* If you want a rainbow, sometimes you just have to put up with a little rain *~ |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Children are precious! Oh, and hi, Jacob, Kellie, Sarah, and Bradley!  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Marge, this was beautiful. For all of you that don't know this.......I am the manager of a daycare and I work with children everyday. I do it because I love it and because I have also found the love and light in children. Working with children is the most healing therapy for me. With all of my "problems" going on right now, No matter how down I am....when I go into work and I see the smile on a childs face and receive a hug from that one special child( yes I know....all children are special but there are a few that tug on your heartstrings a little more than others) anyway, no matter how depressed, angry, or hurt I am feeling...one look into a childs eyes makes all the pain go away. It really does. Children are amazing that way. They have nothing but love in their heart. We could all learn alot from children. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Marge, Thanks for sharing this.....just the little smile I think we all needed, I know I did... Lauren ~~~ I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. Anne Frank [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 09-18-2001).] |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
A lovely little story as usual Marge. What a wonderful way to spend a sad day but with children. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
~A smile that came from a child who lost as much as I did, no doubt Found a light to touch my wick as I thought mine had gone out~ Thank to these children, that always offer a smile to ignite light of love from within. You have beautiful children around you 'Ms. Marge. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
LOL - Marge, I hope you don't mind - I enjoyed Jacob's reaction every bit as much as I enjoyed your poem - which was LOTS, btw... I'm smiling here...  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Soaringeagle Member
since 2000-12-06
Posts 156CANADA |
BLESSINGS ON YOU FOR THIS ONE EVEN THIS GROUCH CAN BE MADE TO SMILE BY THIS POEM AND THE EYES OF A CHILD. HUGS AWAIT IN THE GLEN. LOVYA MAIDEN |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: So touching! Children save us from ourselves! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
You obviously shine very brightly. I loved this. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thank you all for your continued support of my waves of emotion~ And Jacob was a happy camper with his 'boy' angel~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Precious lights in HIS sight... so to us as well. Very nice Marge. Hugs, Deb |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BloomingRose~ Thank you so very much~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Jezziekaka Member
since 2001-08-21
Posts 58where the trees touch the sky |
Marge~ I loved this poem!! The picture is beautiful I can not wait to learn how to do that!!Da kaka be dangerous, unpredictable, and make a lot of noise! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JezzieKaKa~ Thank you, sweetie ! I am glad that you want to learn more and more~ I wish you angels to guard your sleep~ Love you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
A precious  for a precious little boy ... who has grown soooo much in these years~JACOB~ Here it is, sweetie~ STILL HERE INDEED ! I'm smiling for you my love~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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