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Coming of Age
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Coming of Age |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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Coming of Age My eldest brother, nine years old, Thought he could break a horse. Our mother strictly forbade it. A mother's right of course. Her young son mustered all his wiles, Hoping he could sway her. Unwilling to be defeated, Vowed to disobey her. He then gathered rope and bridle, Went to the big corral. He,there to break an ornery colt; His brothers there to yell. His youngest brother, four years old, Screamed, "I'll tell Ma on you, Unless you take me up there And let me ride him too." In eagerness to hush him up, The eldest son agreed And lifted him to the bare back Of that young, trembling steed. Their father came in nick of time, Salvaged little brother; Then watched as his son rode the colt. No one told their mother. By:Joyce 8/10/02 [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (08-14-2002 02:23 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ Your poetic tales are so rich in characterization~ Wonderfully delightful, as always~ Glad to see you in new Open~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Daddys know when it is time to let the youngsters grow... there are some things mothers should not learn about until the kids are too old to spank... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggsssssss) Oh Joyce, this is wonderful, I love it, yes, kids can do the darndest things yet it is important sometimes to keep them from a mother because while many mothers are very dear to their children sometimes overprotection could strain a child out! (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Joyce, 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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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you dear Marge, Sunshine and Mistletoe Angel. It is kind of you to read and comment. Joyce |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Joyce, *BUMP* I'd like to have seen that! Fun write. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I have enjoyed reading your poems in Spiritual Journeys and am pleased to see your work posted here in Open Poetry. You truly are a gifted poetess and I look forward to seeing more of your writing in this forum! This was a wonderfully heart-warming! Linda |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Joyce, A delightful write, enjoyed the read. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Joyce, I felt as though I was standing outside the corral leaning on the wooden fence watching this whole scene. Wonderfully vivid descriptions. Daddy's always know when to show up and save the day! Hugs, Marti Every now and then take a good look at something not made |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a wonderful story. I am glad the younger brother didn't get hurt. |
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