Open Poetry #17 |
Retrospect (repost for Strbbux) |
Elizabeth
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I wrote this in March, and as I said it is not autobiographical (I don't have any children), but I was thinking about someone and was inspired to write this. I remember, I remember When I held you in my arms. Nine months you lived inside me, Then I finally saw your charms. And in that very moment- Your first upon this earth- You did help me to understand The miracle of birth. Each day, I watched you grow and learn The lessons taught by Life- The joy of love and laughter And the pain of grief and strife. Then, suddenly, you were a man, Grown up in every way. I wondered where your childhood went It felt just yesterday. But then, you seemed to change in ways That I could not explain- The sun that once shone on you left, Replaced by falling rain. And you became unreachable, Far away you went Your pain had taken toll on you Your very soul was spent. I didn't want to let you go But God knew what was best He took you to a better place And there, you found your rest. I know you have not really gone- You've only been set free. Someday, I will join you And once again, with you I'll be. 3-25-01 God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Elizabeth
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*keeping it in the library* God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Kit McCallum
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Oh my .... this is a treasure Elizabeth, just lovely. The rhythm and rhyme was beautifully flowing, and the sentiments so tender. Very much enjoyed this! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ A lovely re-share~ Thank you, hon~ Happy Holidays to you, my friend~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Elizabeth
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I'm a bit late, but thank you both very much, Marge and Kit! God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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