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Through Eight Year Old Eyes
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Through Eight Year Old Eyes |
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Ringo 
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes 
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I watched my daughter's eyes today The truth they held I noticed how old they had become Watching her world go past And the visions we have presented her We talked of things better she had not known The sadness of war Tears and pain Buried beneath tons of stone And as I heard her thoughts of life Her words became a beacon of hope Guiding her through the sea of fear And I had to agree and try not to laugh When she felt the need to observe Perhaps those to whom Evil has called Could use a hug from Mommy A glass of milk and a cookie And a Dream Catcher To chase their sadness away Someone once said, "out of the mouth of Babes..." ~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one... |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
Got my vote. If only to find in these lines of wisdom a way to look with child-like eyes for just a little while. Wonderful. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big huggggsssssss) Oh Bradly, it is so very heartaching when our children discover the sad truth in our world right now, it is so hard to either break it to them or they find out on their own and my heart prays they can hang on with innocence and embrace joy through difficult times! (sad sigh) This is very compassionately written, dearest friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Bradly, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Bradly I could relate to this so very well as I have a 10 year old daughter and although she doesn't say much about the current world events I often wonder what she is thinking. I find it difficult to hide my own fear but I know I must for her sake. Your words were very moving and very real. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Within their eyes lies hope for the future rather than a future of hopeless lies... Thank you for sharing. You have my vote and hope that her future will retain her hope... -MVS You CAN make a difference: |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Through the eyes of a child.... Excellent writing, sir..definitely bookworthy!  |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
I know. Good write. I mean that, because you brought back that harsh reallity I look and I listen, does not everyone? |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Oh yes, truly a wonderful write. Thank you for this.  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, Ringo. If only adults could see things as innocently as a child. this is really touching, and I vote for it to be in the book.  Hugs, Ethel |
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dreambuilder Member
since 2003-03-23
Posts 319caddyshack |
I loved this one the write was great what touched me at least as much was the intrest & time you spent with your daughter thank you for sharing [This message has been edited by dreambuilder (03-23-2003 02:22 AM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Her words became a beacon of hope Guiding her through the sea of fear... ..."Perhaps those to whom Evil has called Could use a hug from Mommy A glass of milk and a cookie And a Dream Catcher To chase their sadness away" ~*~ You are raising this child so well... Thank you. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful... This most certainly belongs in the book. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ringo...touching me through the eyes of a child...thank you. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Lovely write - certainly gets my vote. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Brad - I often look into the eyes of my three year old and feel the same - is this world rushing him along? Old eyes - perfect catch - yep a keeper . . . xxoo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
She is truly a "Child of the Light"... Blessings to you both. Peace & Love, EA |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Thank you all for your kind words... It's amazing how children can teach adults what life is all about... and they have no conscious idea at all... ~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one... |
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KoKo Senior Member
since 2003-02-15
Posts 995Inside the shadow's shadow |
Definitly has my vote. No hesitation. This is sadly beautiful  ~hugs~ I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man. |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
...voting ;-) |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Wonderful.... Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, please let the children play, and give each a dreamcatcher full of hope. |
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Alicethruglass Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 368 |
Yes..I have seen the look in another's eight year old eyes..and sometimes I think they are wiser than we. ~A~ |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
We can always learn from a child. Some grownups don't think about a thing like war affecting a child. Wonderful write. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Beautifully said indeed... |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
If only it was as simple as a hug.. wouldn't that be great? You have my vote for the book! Tara "in my field of paper flowers |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) |
 You are so right I love this poem Thomas |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
If only... *S* This is wonderful... *S* |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
So touchingly beautiful. Children are our teachers. My vote for this. Love, Margherita |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
"...Out of the mouths of babes" indeed. loved this.  Sunkissed. |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Ahhhh through the eyes of a child ~ seems the wisdom of the ages is often found in a wee ones eyes ~ Such a beautiful write ~ Bonnie |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
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Pascal Member
since 2003-03-30
Posts 54Ontario, Canada |
Incredible, beautiful write. I truly loved this poem. Seeing the world through a child's eyes sometimes brings home the reality of what adults are missing everyday of their lives. Pascal |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ringo...Very well done. Through innocent eyes there comes hope for today and all our tomorrows...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
ohh, how we have disappointed our younger generation and how incredibly forgiving they are |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 back to the top, for all those who need a good dream to hold onto, let it come from the mouth of a babe |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Still love this one - and am glad it is being brought back again and again - as I learn from my own every single day . . . |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
I cannot begin to thank everyone here indivisually for your kind words, so please accept a mass thank you, as inadequate as it is. You all have my gratitude. Imagine all the People living life in peace... |
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