In preparing to read this poem at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh {NC} this afternoon, I suffered second thoughts. 'Child' at the beginning didn't feel right, but neither did 'baby' 'infant,' or 'newborn.' Finally settled on this. As always, your comments are not only welcome, but treasured. Always, and Then, Glamma Pea
Each a Tiny Miracle Filled with Promise
We take our first look with dazzled eyes Silently lecturing our knees to steady. Just happy to hold and behold. Daze passes, think we see the child we think we could have been or the child we were all over again.
We see dimples, we see fingers, we see toes that feel finer than the finest velvet. Softer than the softest down. We see chance.
We are so tempted to think we can mold – that we should – a child into going our way. To become what we want. Wanted so badly to be.
Stand up! Put your shoulders back! Don’t touch that! Pick up! Don’t talk back! Go to the school I tell you to. This is dressing for success. Only think you want to play with that. Like my game better. This profession, not that. Age and Experience have decided. You are a child. Remember that.
We are the ones who need to remember. There is A Plan that has little to do with us. If we feed our children well, if we listen, if we show instead of tell, if we keep a hand free to stop falls – not failures -- if we are here, rewarding and growing along with, our children will soon lead us as they travel with awe through The Great Adventure.
Shhhhhh. Close the storybook for now. So sweet in sleep. Such treasures not to keep.
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Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on December 31, 2006
This is so precious; and well written, God Bless, Holly
I sit sometimes and question myself, especially trying to touch each soul God has entrusted me with...and in my questions, I realize that in itself, he answers...For if I didn't take the time to ask myself..."Am I doing right by you Lord?", that is when I will fall short!
I am so glad I came back to review the works that I have missed!
Especially this one! This is so very touching, not to mention...well written and precious to ME!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Good manners and education and to love them and protected
Our children it's our job but also let them be their Owen
Person and help them to accomplish their own dreams
Don't push your child in to persuading your dreams
You head your chance now is there time!!
Love And Peace To You..Morning Star
Children should always be educated to know good and bad and trained to chose good no matter what. They should however be allowed to develop their talents. I love this poem. You seem to have a good perception of what needs to be done. Victor
The worst that parents do to a child is not letting the child develop his/her own interest in life. Some parent mold their child to the dreams they once had and lost, without considering the child's own interest.
Children should be leading a life that they want to live the way they want, do the things that interests them the most.
Our oldest brother suffers from our family, molding him to become a doctor, which wasn't his idea of a profession, and as a result he has alienated himself from the family when he failed to become a doctor. Such is tragic events. I still think about that brother of mine a great deal.
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Being a great dad is challenging enough when you’re part of a two-person team. But now you’re raising your kids single-handedly. How can you provide the emotional, physical, and spiritual support your
When Kathy finds a small stray kitten some amazing things happen. Story's from a Mom's view of the love, caring and patience needed when a child wants to own a pet. Recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. Delightful illustrations!
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I am so glad I came back to review the works that I have missed!
Especially this one! This is so very touching, not to mention...well written and precious to ME!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Our children it's our job but also let them be their Owen
Person and help them to accomplish their own dreams
Don't push your child in to persuading your dreams
You head your chance now is there time!!
Love And Peace To You..Morning Star
This composition takes one to a wise trip to search for ontologic wonders to bring humanity into daily communication.
"Each a Tiny Miracle has complied with its poetic tasks adding value to Poetry.
I salute You, Poet.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
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Love Tinka
Fee
Children should be leading a life that they want to live the way they want, do the things that interests them the most.
Our oldest brother suffers from our family, molding him to become a doctor, which wasn't his idea of a profession, and as a result he has alienated himself from the family when he failed to become a doctor. Such is tragic events. I still think about that brother of mine a great deal.
Sandie May Angel :o)
to remember.
I truly believe we are - and a very captivating poem, Glamma Pea.