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My Budding Beauty
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My Budding Beauty |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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Oh, my budding beauty, You soon will be a teen, And then in but a moment, You'll be home-coming queen. It doesn't seem so long ago That you were in my arms, Giggling and a cooing With all your baby charms. For nine months, I did carry you, Beneath my beating heart, The joy I felt when you did stir, Fulfilled me from the start. You give me so much pleasure, In many countless ways, Your smile brightens up my world, You bring me sunny days. But as you grow before my eyes, The time will come, I know, For you to venture on your own And I must let you go. So for now, I'll listen to, All your hopes and dreams, Then guide you Dear the best I can, Through your coming teens. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Awesome writing Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
How DO YOU DO IT??!! I can be away for over a week and OF COURSE!! the first poem I read is yours and speaks directly to my heart!! Did you know my daughter will be 11 in a few months? This poem is EXACTLY how I feel as I watch her grow into a beautiful young woman. A soon-to-be teenager. SIGH... You are, as always, a delight to read and know. Peace,love,light and happiness, Tammy |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Julie---I think "awesome" is an awesome word. Thank you for that very nice compli- ment! Have a great day! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Tammy--You're back! It pleases me so much when people can identify with my poetry. Your sweet and enthusiastic reply warmed my heart. Have a super duper day! Linda |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Linda, I have a teenage son, so I know where you're coming from. This is very heartfelt and I hope you read it to your daughter.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Auguste---I wrote this poem for my daughter on her twelfth birthday. Tears filled in her eyes, and she said, "I love you so much, Mom!" I then started to cry and we just held each other sobbing like a couple of incurable mushpots. Thank you for your reply. ~ smiles through the teen years ~ EA |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Mushpots? Now that is a new one for my growing vocab. Gosh, Linda... I know the feeling....my son is 12 and getting closer to that year each day....growing like you wouldn't believe, in mind, body and spirit...as well as stubborness.. But he gets that from his mother, not me, of course!!! I like this poem, and I can see very easily that your daughter did as well... Hugs to ya...MOM..... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This just grabs my heart, Linda... She sounds wonderful. Hold on to her for as long as you can... they grow so fast and then they go away...  ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Linda, this is so heartfelt and beautiful, sweet friend, yes, always cherish those special memories with her now and as she grows and in the future she will be on her own but her love for you will always shine as will the little girl in her heart live on, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, 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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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Been there, done this....very nicely done sweets |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is so touching... lovely and full of love. *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Magnus---you're a mushpot as well! You're kind, and sweet and oh, so sentimental! Hugs to ya...DAD... EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Madame Chipmunk---"Loving hugs" right back at you for your sweet reply! Have a wonderful evening! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah---Thank you for your warm and loving comments. You're such a sweetie pie! ~ smiles across the miles ~ Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Toe---Why thank you kind sir! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern---It certainly was written with a lot of love, and my daughter was really touched by this poem. Thank you for saying so. ~ smiling with you ~ Linda |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Ahhh Linda, as the mother of 3 who barely survived the torture's of hell with teens, trust me my dear -- enjoy every single second of pre-teen! Any advise you need, let me know, been there and guaranteed done that!!!  Marti |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Marti---thank you dear friend for offer- to lend a shoulder and some advice. This was written for my eldest daughter who is actually well-past 12 now. She is working on her master's degree in education and is one of the many lights in my life! ~ I'm with you in spirit Marti ~ luvyalots Linda |
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BlueEyes Member
since 2002-08-30
Posts 152TX, USA |
This was so beautiful... so heartwarming. In these days & time, it is very comforting to know that special relationships between mothers & daughters still exist. They seem to be a thing of the past... Mine is only 3 years old, but I do know the time passes too quickly, and I will soon be feeling the same thing... BlueEyes |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BlueEyes---That was a heart-warming reply. Yes, the years fly by. It's hard to believe that so many have. I wrote this for my eldest daughter and she is presently doing a master's degree in education. All the love, time, patience and listening has come back to me 10-fold! Enjoy your daughter! You are so right, the time does go by so quickly. ~ smiles ~ EA |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Earth Angel - they sure get there quickly don't they? BC |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC---Seems so! hehe ~ smiles across the miles ~ Linda |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Linda, You give new meaning to heart to heart. Mike |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a beautiful poem. They grow so fast. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mike---thank you, dear heart, for saying so! ~ may your heart beat forever ~ Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SmartChick---Thank you! And oh, my yes, they grow very, very fast! Thanks for dropping by! ~ smiles ~ EA |
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