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Show and Tell - A Little Boy's Love
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Show and Tell - A Little Boy's Love |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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Show and Tell - A Little Boy's Love A little boy, just eight years old, was playing with his food, His Captain Crunch was getting soggy, wilted by his mood; He stirred and shuffled bits around, just staring into space, A little tear began to fall quite slowly down his face. His mom was busy doing dishes not too far away, She heard the silence as it grew, and paused to glance his way; Normally a chatty boy, his silence filled the air, His sullen mood was out of place, his little heart despaired. She saw him slowly stirring, as a tiny teardrop fell, His little lip began to quiver, saddened there, he dwelled; A million thoughts ran through her mind in such a brilliant flash, I must have been too hard on him, last night before his bath. I know I lost my temper, but he has to understand, I cannot buy the kinds of toys that other people have; Why can't I make the kind of money that could bring him joy? I simply can't afford to buy him all those fancy toys. Her mind was spinning 'bout the things she thought had made him sad, 'Twas just her and this little boy, her sweet and charming lad; She tried to do the best by him as any mother would, She worked two jobs to make ends meet, she tried the best she could. She hoped that he would understand the sacrifices made, And tried to make up for these things with loving caring ways; And here with Christmas coming, she'd exhausted all her funds, She'd saved and scrimped in hopes to buy him something that he'd love. She heard a sigh, a quiet sob, to break her reverie, And walked toward her little son, embraced him tenderly; "Oh honey, what's the matter? I'm so sorry for last night," "You know I wish I could do more ... but money's just so tight." The little boy looked through his tears, eyelashes long and wet, And looked into his mothers eyes, perplexed by what she'd said; "It's not that mom, I understand ... that's not why I'm so sad." "I know you have to work so hard for everything we have." She looked at him, and wondered at these words beyond his years, And smiled a gentle mother's smile, relieved of all her fears; "Then what's the matter honey? Tell me why you seem so glum." She brushed the hair from back his face, awaiting words to come. He mustered up a heavy sigh, another teardrop fell, "It's just that at our school today, we have a Show and Tell." "The teacher said we have to bring a little something in," "And all the kids are talking 'bout the things they're gonna bring." "Kenny's taking Snoopy, and Rebecca's got her doll," "Johnny's bringing X-Men," he recanted and recalled; "Becky's got her Barbie's, then there's Mark, a baseball glove," "Everyone is taking something favorite that they love." "Then why so sad?" she asked him, "There must be something you can bring," "Something that you cherish too ... let's try to think of things!" "Just tell me what you love the most, what makes you happy too?" "What brings a smile upon your face when you are feeling blue?" "What warms your heart each time you play? There must be many things!" "We'll pick one out and go to school, the choice is yours to bring." And so he pondered all she said, it didn't take him long, And when he went to school that day ... his favorite tagged along. And there he sat and listened, as his friends all showed their toys, A huge assortment, they did bring, these little girls and boys; He waited patiently his turn, until they called his name, And stood up proudly, took his place, in front of all ... proclaimed ... "I brought my favorite thing ..." he said, his voice sincere and calm, And pointed to a lady at the back ... "Come up here, mom!" /Kit McCallum |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Kit- this was so wonderful!! it was sweet and adorable...i just absolutely loved it. I felt like I was actually watching this happen...you have a true gift! This is definitely going into my favorites. Take care. ~amy~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Kit Kit Kit...this is simply precious ...absolutely wonderful...I just loved every line...gee....great!!! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kit this is wonderful, you are so good at this, one of your brilliant ones. I know all yours are really good, bu this is extra specially so. Excetpionally well written, I love this one it's going into my library, Great work. Take care Mushy Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
This was so touching..loved it...  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Kit, this is such a charming piece. Its the perfect time to remind us of what is really important. Thanks for sharing! "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Kit~ Little goosey-bumps are dancing all over my skin. Quick blinky-blinks are trying to stop the tears. Sometimes I think there is a part of you and I - that has touched long before this time. Gonna e-mail you a story. Thanks for sharing this little jewel. Love n' hugs ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Oh, so sweet. I remember when I was the most important one in my sons lives. Thanks for tugging on my heart strings. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
ya just need to be kissed for this one dear poet ... lessons learned and wrapped up in a bow of wisdom... superb poetry Kit... later-show and tell-gator jm |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
Brought tears to my eyes! Just beautiful. The flow and descriptiveness in this is excellent. I applaud! To capture and live a moment is truly living |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Kit~ This is so tender and beautiful it brought tears to my eyes...thanks very much for sharing this devine piece of poetry of yours with us ~HUG~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Kit, This is so precious!!! Excellent writing here my friend. Really makes you stop and think about all you have to be thankful for. Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Instant Beaming smiles Kit...this is amazing and heart warming...makes me think of my own little guy...his dad says he's a mama's boy...I enjoy every sweet moment of it You cannot dance in the sun until you have cried in the rain~ |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Awww Kit ~ What a beautiful piece this is... Misty eyed and all, I could see the whole scene as it unfolded... Love it! Bonnie |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Amy: Thank you soooo much for this wonderful response, you are so sweet. I'm glad I could place you there with my thoughts! ~Ethome: I'm so glad you enjoyed Ethome ... and I enjoyed writing each of these lines, it was a fun one! Thank you! ~Marsha: Ahhh, I'm gonna blush here, that was so lovely Marsha, thank you so much! ~Victoria: I'm happy I was able to touch your heart Victoria, thank you! ~Erica: I guess the timing of Christmas snuck into my thoughts a little Erica ... I'm so glad you enjoyed, thank you! ~Marge: Sweet Marge, thank you so much for sharing that beautiful story with me. Our spirits are definately well-travelled, and they seem to have a well-worn path to each other's doors. I do think you snuck in to give me this idea somehow, because I honestly don't know where it came from, lol. Hugs to you my friend, and thank you! ~Inot2b: I'm so glad I was able to tug a little on your heart strings Inot2b ... they are certainly precious little beings, thank you! ~JanetMarie: Smiling here ... thank you for these sweet words JM ... you bundled them up and packaged them so endearingly, thank you! ~DreamKeeper: Thank you so much for enjoying, and I'm thrilled that you commented on the flow DreamKeeper, that aspect means a lot to me, thank you! ~Tracie: You're so welcome, I'm just happy you were touched by this Tracie, many, many thanks for reading! ~LoneWolf: I was thinking about this as I was writing LoneWolf ... just being thankful for the little things in life, thanks so much for noticing! ~Butterflies: He's a lucky little boy indeed, to have such a wonderful mom Butterflies ... I so appreciate your heartwarming words, thank you! ~Bonnie: Thank you so much for saying you could visualize it Bonnie ... I was hoping it would come across well, I really appreciate your thoughts so much, thanks! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Shows indeed what is most precious. . . Wonderful Kit. . . ---------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This warmed my heart so much I feel I could leave my coat behind when I go to lunch. *S* It's absolutely beautiful, Kit! *S* |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
my gramma used to make me take educational stuff for show n tell hehe never thought o draggin her up there by the ear...really cool poem kit yuh |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Sven: I'm so glad you enjoy my little tales Sven, thank you ... and thank you again for the lovely poem in your Gallery! I'm so very appreciative. ~Suthern: Oh, what a beautiful comment Suthern ... that was so sweet, I'm just a smilin' here, thank you! ~Walt: You know Walt, I can somehow just picture you doing that if you'd thought of it then, I know she was special ... thanks so much! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Kit, this is so special! What a beautiful thought to create a poem from! What a beautiful heart you have.... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Balladeer: I think it was Marge's spirit out playing again, sending me little thoughts, lol. And thank you for these sweet words Michael ... your are my "ballad idol" and it just doesn't feel complete till I hear from you ... you know I appreciate you!  Much appreciation, /Kit |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well now you've got me blubbering all over my keyboard!! This is sooooooo precious, Kit!! I'm going to share it with my girls. I know they will love it too!! Denise |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Denise: Ahhhh, thank you so much ... I hope they like it too, I appreciate it (sorry to make you blubber, lol), Much appreciation, /Kit |
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