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To A Strong Spirit...
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To A Strong Spirit... |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
For Dina You want to be just like them Sticking close like a daughter In charge like a big sister Trying so hard to fit in, Find your own place In this square peg & Loving it home... You want to be the same Tho the teens won't let you But on you go Undaunted, undefeated, Unwilling to give up Planting daisy smiles next To total warfare frowns Their angsty efforts often Fly over your ever ready smile Sometimes, they admire that... And when a burning missle Does hit & make you cry You look to me for comfort I feel so unworthy, little namesake... You're growing so fast I'm afraid of missing a moment, Minute or second explaining, Training, but especially Loving, protecting, & enjoying Who you are today Because Sooner or later, she'll go away in search of a greater self... Pre & teen aunts, Could it be jealousy? I reflect & worriedly ponder Neglect As high pitched accusations Lash at my heart, "You treat her better than me!" Gee... I've so much love in plain sight In excess bottled up, stored away For those inevitable rainny days When once again I know it all A willing cushion to break the fall One day, they'll all see... Still, I've been blessed with good little you, Your sister too & tho sometimes A sentence is hard for you To comprehend You've helped me understand It's not what you know, But who... Sunkissed. 12/27/02 [This message has been edited by Sunkissed (12-27-2002 09:55 PM).] |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
This is a really sweet and gentle poem, to me. I really like it....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*smiling at this one* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Love and compassion flow gently in this. Guardianship (?) with unconditional love and understanding. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Just plain sweet and nice, must be written by a gentle heart. |
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visitvenus Member
since 2002-12-30
Posts 101PA, USA |
As a mom, this one touched my soul. Beautiful! -Venus |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
This is truely beautiful. Written sweetly, gently, and with an honesty too, that I see. Still being a 'child' its quite a thinker for me  Wonderful, keep it up A Happy and blessed new year to you and yours. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm going to go call my Aunt now... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunkissed A pleasue to read, enjoyed. |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
Thank you, everyone for such warm and and heartfelt comments. *hugs to you all* Sunkissed. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I love the phrase "little namesake." I might have to steal that for personal use someday. Thank you. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
This was a wonderful and very personal read for me. You did a beautiful job expressing the pinnacle point. ThisDiamond |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
teen-aged girls...I know... |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
Thanks everyone for your kind and thoughtful comments. I am Dina's guardian until her mother is able to get back on her feet. Mikey, I'm glad that you liked that line. In my case, it is literal. "Dina" is a nick name I'd given her. She really is named after me. It gets a little confusing around the house sometimes on account of that. Sunkissed. |
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