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A Child's Life Is....
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A Child's Life Is.... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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A child’s life is full of so many things during all of the years while they grow. With a voice like when an angel sings, the notes always high and seldom low. They worry about the least of what would normally be a part of our day. They remember of that we could not for that is the child’s very own way. They keep toys in little piles which are seldom where should be. They ride their bikes for miles and miles and oft times fall and skin an elbow or knee. They routinely are told to brush their hair or pick up the dirty clothes from the floor. They do mischievous things a child would dare and come up with at least one more. They talk and babble a mile a minute or two and sometimes make so little or no sense. Leaving us sitting, wondering what to do ‘cause by then we feel so terribly dense. Their faces always reflect their every mood whether when they are hungry, hurt or sad Sometimes sit, eating little bits of food ‘specially during times when they are not glad. They take a no soap bath and get things wet, seldom ever picking up or mopping the floor. While making us wonder what’s to come yet if we happen to look behind the bathroom door. They always 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 if front of a blank, meaningless TV screen. Still lying there when we 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. I wrote this about 18 months ago....one of the poet’s here “discovered me” with this poem.... And my life has been changed ever since....I wrote this for all of our children.... Thank you my poet friend....you know who you are... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I bless the poet who brought you here... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Once again an inspiration, innocence is not an age, but a state of heart...you know well. ThisDiamond |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I echo what Karilea said...thank you for writing this treasure  Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
For writing this and sharing it with us, I thank you! To the person who brought you here, I thank them! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ You caused some *gentle-smiles* with this write~ 'They take a no soap bath and get things wet' Tickled my gillyphunder with this one !  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Barry This was so beautiful and I could so easily relate to this as I have a 9 year old daughter named Elysa. She is often as you have described. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Well, to whoever it was that sent you here, I would like to propose a toast.. Barry, this makes me think of my little granddaughers. It is all so true. And they sustain me when all else fails, with their little darling ways, and sweet hugs. Sandra |
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mutington Member
since 2000-11-29
Posts 132New Jersey, USA |
This poem is a "TREASURE", and I can see why you were discovered. Joyce mutington/joyce |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling boy girl this is utterly utterly brilliant. I thank you for your wonderful writing and thank whoever discovered you. Here’s to them and to you. I really do love this delightful and picturesque poem, it really painted the picture, something you excel at doing. As I’ve always said YOU are one talented writer. Absolutely fabulous writing   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 Luke 2:79 |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
This is very sweet..yes a child is all of those things...i miss being a mommy..now im just a mother loved it Barry~Vic |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
To all of you>>> Life is kinda tight on time right now... I want each of you to know that I deeply appreciate your responses...and I would comment to all of you...if my days were just a little longer and less full right now... Thank you each...very much.... |
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