Tag Archives: childhood

Remember the Magic

There was magic In every book and game The brightness of cartoons As heroes and villains fought Words flowing to my mind Until I slept upon the pages Music dragging me back To go on the adventure again Pushing the … Continue reading

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Shoot/Deny Dreams

We tell them all Fight for dreams Aim for what you really want It is within your power For you know your own strength And the path You were born to walk Yet we force them to deny If they … Continue reading

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Old Toys

A favorite of childhood Brought on every trip Stitched whenever harmed Sharing in ice cream And gum that remains today Precious toy held in the night Until age takes the child away A token of youth Carried through the years … Continue reading

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From the Mouth of the Toddler

I was thinking of doing some poems about children and the different types you can find at the toddler stage.  Then, my son started saying silly things and I opted to make this list of his more amusing quotes: “I’m … Continue reading

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Childhood Friends

They met those years ago No memory of the how Just stories to be told Matching knees Bleeding and grass stained Shared excuses To escape trouble Though they never work Time carries on Different colleges Then email and the phone … Continue reading

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Women of Windemere: Kira Grasdon Poems

I Am Kira I am me Hidden behind The me you expect Mask firmly in place Lines rehearsed I am ready To play the game You underestimate me Thinking me a prize To woo and praise My eyes on your … Continue reading

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Women of Windemere: Kellia Poetry

I Am Kellia I am strength Show no weakness Shed no tears I must be the pillar That others need I will never play the fool Or call such one a friend My allies shall be true Serious and strong … Continue reading

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Women of Windemere: Selenia Hamilton Poetry

I Am Selenia Hamilton I have earned this By my own hand Respect Reputation Influence All mine by right Not by gift I walk anew No longer warrior But teacher and mentor My honor is law My charges my children … Continue reading

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New Type of Ball

Joyous prize from park A new ball to roll around Not allowed to throw

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I Taught I Taw

From yesterday’s prompt on The Community Storyboard.   I taught I taw A puddy tat While hunting wabbits During duck season But it was just . . . I say It was just a skunk Kissing a painted stray Before … Continue reading

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