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Magnus
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0 posted 2001-10-24 09:55 PM


Two poems about adopted children this evening (10/24)
prompted me to post this poem about children.

Please enjoy this.

It is for all children....and us grown ones too.

A Child’s Life

A child’s life is full of so many things
during all the years while they grow.
With a voice like when an angel sings
the notes always high and never ever low.

They worry about the least of what
would normally just be a part of our day.
They remember all that we could not
for that is the child’s very own way.

They keep their toys in little piles
which are seldom where they should be.
They ride their bikes for miles and miles
and occasionally  fall and skin an elbow or knee.

They routinely are told to brush their teeth or hair
pick up the dirty clothes from the floor.
They do mischievous things only a child would dare
then always come up with at least one more.

They talk and babble a mile a minute or two
sometimes making so little or no sense.
Leaving me sitting , wondering what to say or do
‘cause by then I feel so very terribly dense.

Their faces  reflect their every mood
whether when they are happy, hurt or sad.
Sometimes sit, eating only little bits of food,
particularly during times when they are not glad.

They take a no soap bath and get things wet,
rarely ever picking up or mopping the floor.
While making us wonder what’s to come yet
if we have to look behind the bathroom door.

They  love us no matter how much
we’ve said they are wrong or been bad.
Giving us a great big hug or wet kiss
when their own day has been long or sad.

They often fall asleep on the den  floor
in front of a blank, meaningless TV screen.
Still lying there when I come in the door,
looking so innocent, peaceful and serene.

They are children born innocent and pure
trusting in us for all that they will need.
Hoping that our love will forever endure
and  forgive them for every wrong deed.


© Copyright 2001 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-10-24 10:25 PM


children are the MOST precious thing in the world......the most precious!

-befriend yourself and you will never be alone-

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2 posted 2001-10-24 11:21 PM


Magnus,
Dang that vasectomy!

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3 posted 2001-10-25 08:57 AM


Absolutely wonder to wake up to a poem with so much love in it. BRAVO!!!!This is a beautiful and very touching poem, Magnus. Well done.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Seymour Tabin
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4 posted 2001-10-25 09:14 AM


Magnus,
That doesn't quite cover it but it's enough.
Enjoyed the read.

Wanda
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5 posted 2001-10-25 09:58 AM


Magnus; I had to reply to this one.  This writing is what I have been missing.  I love your poems about the family.  We had a long week end with our grands and every word you shared is certainly true.  Children are such a precious gift.  They can drive us to total distraction, but what a wonder they are.  Wanda
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6 posted 2001-10-25 05:15 PM


Wanda,  I too enjoy mine as well.  They are
special and so unique.  Thank you.

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7 posted 2001-10-25 05:15 PM


Lady of S.  OH YES.  they certainly are the
most precious.  Mine and all of them...

Magnus
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8 posted 2001-10-25 05:16 PM


Larry....yes,  I agree.  Dang IT....

P.S.  Thanx..

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9 posted 2001-10-25 05:18 PM


Seymour....None of us can write enough to
express the joy of our children....Maybe we
need to do it more....so that they know
we truly care for them.  That they are so
special to us.

Magnus
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10 posted 2001-10-25 05:19 PM


Good Morning Karen,  glad to put a smile on
your Star's face this morn.  Thanx.

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11 posted 2001-10-25 06:16 PM


Magnus
This was such a wonderful piece of writing and I loved every word.  How easily I could relate to the things you said.  I have a 9 year old daughter named Elysa and she means the world to me.  Take care......Sue

Suetang

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12 posted 2001-10-25 06:22 PM


Magnus, Oh, and forgive them and care for them and love them unconditionally we do. Children our our connection with the past and our bright hope for the future. Well done. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

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13 posted 2001-10-25 06:31 PM


Thanx Sue....I wrote this about a year ago.
Meant a lot then....just as much now.  My
two are very special to me. Tim and Ashley,
(11) and (8).  We adopted them when they
were little.  

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14 posted 2001-10-25 06:32 PM


Love, understanding, consideration of their
needs...Knowing they are just a child.  That
they have so much to learn in life.  Knowing
they need us to be there for them.  Yes.
they are precious.  Thank you Chris.

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