21. A Young Woman
There comes a time in a young girl's life,
When she begins to start growing up.
It's a time when you need to let her go
And trust that she'll take the right path.
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22. Who Are We?
My mother was adopted.
All the records tightly sealed.
Now all she has are questions,
Like wounds that never healed.Featured Shared StoryFor some of us, meeting our parents saved our lives. I'm sorry things got hard. It is definitely hard to look at yourself and wonder where your nose, eyes, etc. came from. It's difficult to...
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23. A Day In June
Alone in my new garden where the swing set used to be,
I sat and tilled the fertile ground, preparing it for seed.
The patchy grass that used to grow between young feet at play,
Alas, to my new pastime in the dirt had given way.Featured Shared StoryThis is sooo heartfelt. It takes me back to my days of raising my children. It's a good thing we have the memories, as that's the only way we can capture all the good days we had with our...
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24. My Teenager Daughter
My bond grows stronger each passing year,
My love will never disappear.
From the moment you were born,
My heart is filled with joy, and you I adore. -
25. What Happened To The Happy Days?
What happened to the good old days?
Back when my life was full of joy and happiness?
Back when my world was a beautiful place to live?
Back when people loved one another and everyone smiled?Featured Shared StoryThe Good old days were the Best of all which it is just too bad that they're all gone today.
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26. The Box
As I look back to when I was but a boy,
I'd have to say a cardboard box was my favorite toy.
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27. My Little Shadow
My little shadow, my little shadow, my little shadow and me
My little shadow was always one step behind, you see
My little shadow with her long blonde flowing hair
No matter how many times I looked, my little shadow was thereFeatured Shared StoryHow True, Enjoy that little shadow that is sure to leave you one day!!!!
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28. A Mother's Question
How do I close the door to this space?
With my eyes filled with tears, my arms haven't the strength.
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29. My Little Man
My little boy is growing
Getting bigger every day
I fear it won't be long enough
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30. The Mother
Famous Poem
The mother soothes her mantled child
With incantation sad and wild;
A deep compassion brims her eye
And stills upon her lips, the sigh. -
31. Ebony Curls
I watch as she flaps her arms,
Pretends to fly.
With her optimistic charms,
Always asking why.
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