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I Miss The Days When My Little Girl Was Growing Up
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I Miss The Days When My Little Girl Was Growing Up |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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 Photo By Webshots ~~<>~~ When you were growing up oh how I miss those days You with your sweet disposition and all your winning ways We used to play together with all your dolls and toys Since you are my only child you were not around many girls and boys I taught you how to dance and how to twirl a baton To throw it way up in the air then catch most but sometimes miss one When you became a teenager you talked to me about most everything We joked around and laughed a lot and together we would sing We became so very close like two sisters we would talk We loved to go to the malls to just look around and walk Or we would go to the beach to swim and lay out in the sun You would get a real nice tan but I would get a sunburn Now you are gone far away from home with children of your own But you will always be my little girl no matter how much you have grown ~~<>~~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
awwwww Ethel, you brought tears to my eyes .... this is so lovely, sweetly melancholic .... and it touches me much as my daughter too lives far away right now and I do miss her. She always says to me that I think of her like a child and she reminds me that she is grown up, an adult. But for us Mothers it's different, we know, but in our hearts the tenderness is always the same. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah Ethel how sweet this is! And how I can relate! Although my daughter lives in town with children of her own.. she may be all grown up but she will forever be my little girl and I will worry about her. ~Soft smiles & hugs, Nancy~ ~If you haven't heard the sunset, |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Lucky daughter, lucky mom...  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this is precious....my daughter will read this |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
They grow up and go away so fast! We try to take it all in, and not miss a thing because we know one day that they will leave the nest and start a life all their own! Wonderful write! |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
ethel, yes i relate 2l and i see her as 5 most days this was a sweet look at how we moms feel as they grow and go |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I know the feeling well, I have one that is grown as well as one daughter that is 10...watching her grow is such a priceless treasure...and it is so touching being "Daddy".... |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
This is so sweet. Something to treasure with the memories. Eric |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Precious memories are keepsakes your poem excelently expressed your love Hope |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Bigs hugs for you Ethel~ Our darling daughters will always be our little girls, our pride and joy, a precious gift of love from God. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This is a poem that your beloved daughter will most assuredly, treasure forever...  Loving hugs, Linda |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
A wonderful touching poem, but are you telling me, that my girls are going to grow up? ACK! Jason |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
yeah -- they don't belong to us do they? this is sweet! |
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janeree New Member
since 2003-06-30
Posts 2 |
I find this writing to be very touching. Something all mothers feel. Our memories are all we have when we sit alone remembering when they were under our wing . But all must fly. We wouldn't want it any other way. Wonderful write! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awwww Ethel! This is sush a tender and heart felt poem. I can really relate to this. I have two daughters of my own. They are both grown and have children of their own. They will always be my little girls. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssssss) Oh Ethel, this brought many tears to my eyes, dearest friend, though I have yet to be a parent, I dream of being one when the time is right and getting to each day cherish all the special memories, as though I could choose not to have any kids and not have to feel this kind of sentimental feeling, I want to bring more love into my life and have more special memories to share! (wipes tears) God Bless You, sweet friend, I understand your sweet sorrow but know always your daughter will always be your little girl and will never forget you and will always love to spend time with you when she can, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, 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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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Those were the days... A lovely poem, Ethel... ... The good news is - Our daughters have their own - and they share...  |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
EEK! I don't want my daughter to go away... Beautiful write. Susan C. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I know the feeling...just a few weeks ago I had a bouncing baby boy...and now he's twenty four....the days are oh so long, the years are so very short. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Touching my heart...yes they grow up so fast...James |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Oh Ethel, I have tears in my eyes. I have two little girls at home with me, a 12 year old and a 4 year old. So, this one truly touched my heart. As soon as they come home (they are with their dad today) I am going to read this to them. Just lovely! Patricia |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I miss those days too, I know just what you mean. I am lucky o be able to relive some of them with my little granddaughters. Hugs Sandra |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ethel--The loving feeling between mother and daughter stays around forever, even if they're gone.  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Margherita, you're right....in our hearts the tenderness is always the same as when they were little babies.  . Nancy, I know...if my daughter lived here in town, I would still worry about her. . Duncan, thank you. . Dixie, good. That makes me feel good that you want her to read it. . . Heart hugs to you all Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
timothysangel, they sure do. Thanks. . Michele, I know...we never se them to be as old as they really are. . Barry, I'll bet you're a very good Daddy, too. . Eric, thank you. That's sweet. . . Hugs to you all, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hope, oh yes...what would we do without our treasures of memories? . Lori, yes, aren't our little girls precious gifts? Thanks. . Linda, thanks sweet Earthy Angel. . Jason, yep, they will....and leave home. . . Hugs to all of you Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Reb, sometimes it doesn't seem like it... after they're grown anyway. Thank you. . janaree, you're right. We do want them to fly on their own. . Sue, I know....they never get too old to be our little girl. . Noah, you'll be a good parent, too. . . Hugs to all of you, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Nan, oh yes...that's the good news. . Susan, I know. I always told her that she would probably marry someone from thousands of miles away...and she did. . Toerag, that's the truth...days are so long.. years are so short. . James, they sure do. . . Hugs to you all Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Patricia, I'm glad that you liked it enough to read it to your daughters. Makes me feel good. . Sandra, yeah, aren't grandchildren just precious? . Martie, yes, I know that you know this very well sweet Lady. . . Hugs Ethel |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
I wish you would send this to her. Oh this really makes me love you even more. what a mom you are! this is gorgeous.  |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
oh sweetie, I thought I replied earlier...but I didn't, but you are the most caring and loving person, and you have so many people who love you. I said I'm going to buy a gun and start a war, |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Ethel I too have only one child, though I planned to have another. Some things just don't work out but I am so grateful that I was able to have one, who I love dearly. Your words were so very moving and so very much enjoyed. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hi Gemma  Thank you so much for your sweet words. I really do appreciate you!! Hey, I missed you not being here for the last few days.I'm glad that you're back. See ya later, little lady. Hugs Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Liz, thank you Yes, I do have a lot of people who I love and who love me in return....and I feel very, very blessed because of it, too. Hugs Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sue, thank you. I know that sometimes things don't work out the way that we want. Yes, I'll bet you are a very good MOM to your little girl, too. Hugs Ethel |
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