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Telling lies
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Telling lies |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA 
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Telling lies "And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." NIV Matthew 18:3 Boo ho! What a zoo To cover stew Grown ups, awry. Should children ask Of truth alas We just reply, why? My! Who told you that? That awful brat Why that's a lie. To silence small cries Tell them more lies Make believe, pie. Children are so smart Who breaks their heart? Steals trust and why? Is it just because We're Santa Claus One big sweet guy? Telling lies? Copyright: Newell Elsworth Usher Silver Streak of Silver Springs, Florida January 29,2002 Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Newell, children are so much wiser than we give them credit for. nice. floria Floria |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Newell,my grandson is a little over 2 and doesn`t forget anything.Children are very smart and listens more to what you`re saying than you think.  Juanita |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thanks floria, you are so right!  -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Dear Newell, Kids know the difference between lying and play-pretending. Santa is a big play-pretend, and I know that my kids enjoyed it. They also know when you tell a lie, and you should never lie to a kid, they don't let you get away with it. Ever. Nan |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Newell darling boy absolutely first class writing, and you’re so right there’s never any excuse for lies. Whatever color they are they are not acceptable. Yes you can tell people the truth and you should start when they are children. Fairy stories are all very well they are after all a part of growing up, but they should know the difference between lies and truth. Which is why I never lie, it’s difficult to do and you need a great memory, which I’ve not got. Utterly fabulous piece of writing You know I love it don’t you? It’s outstanding What can I say except this is utterly wonderful.    Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
I know what you mean, Juanita. And all they are trying to do is learn truth. They believe what we tell them and copy everything we do. We are given to them by God as guardian angels. Why do we then lie to them? -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, Nan for your kind thoughts. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Mushy, darling girl. I aways love for you to drop in. Thanks for your kind loving words. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
oh yes children are so very intelligent! My nephew questions everything...what does this mean..why did this happen..I heard that blah blah..they are smart cookies! nice write newell RP |
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Canuckster Member
since 2002-01-09
Posts 285New Mexico, USA |
Children early on understand trust as they are designed to trust the ones who care for them. God forgive us for the painful lessons that follow, that trust can be misplaced. You're poems captures this cvery well indeed and the child's voice just makes it more effective. never try to teach a pig to sing |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, RP. Yes,children are very smart. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Canuckster, I agree! Thanks for reading. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I have always felt that when a person lies to another, they cheat themselves out of more than they'll ever know. The joy of a sincere feeling between two people. Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Kay, I agree! Thanks for commenting. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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