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Ode To Ahna: On Turning Sixteen
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~~I was thinking of my friend Ahna today. I remembered this poem I wrote for her. It's amazing how time slips by.~~
Sixteen winters come and gone; Sixteen Springs to you belong; Has there been time to find a home For a heart that seeks perfection? Sixteen years to face the sun; Sixteen years when darkness comes; In sixteen years could anyone Own a soul that seeks direction? Sixteen candles can not tell; Sixteen wishes soon will fail; What lessons learned, myths dispelled In the mind that finds reflection! Listen closely, my precious dear; Learn to treasure each song and tear; Grow to cherish all those years That give you such complexion!

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Reviews of "Ode To Ahna: On Turning Sixteen"

Reviewed by Lynna Roller

Reviewed on February 2, 2007

This poem made me cry. Thank you.

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on February 16, 2005

Eddie,

Absolutely beautiful ode ... well-done; Bravo!!

Blessings,

Robert

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed

Reviewed on February 12, 2005

16 tends to make 30 something parents feel ten times older! (smiles)
Serene and reflective, nice work Bro. Eddie
cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by Mary Quire

Reviewed on February 6, 2005

This is beautiful. My daughter turns sixteen this November. If you don't mind, I'd love to print a copy of this poem out for her.

M.Rose

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 5, 2005

"Listen closely, my precious dear;
Learn to treasure each song and tear;
Grow to cherish all those years
that give you such complection!"
Wise advice indeed and lovingly expressed, Eddie.
Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 4, 2005

nice job, pastor! well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :)

(be praying for me; am sick with a cold, also threw my back out when i sneezed. OW! thanks!)

Reviewed by M. B. (Reader)

Reviewed on February 4, 2005

LOL This is sooo cute. *Ode* has lovely rhythm and rhyme. I'm sure Ahna (gorgeous name, btw) was tickled to pieces when she read this. I know I woulda been. :)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on February 3, 2005

Fantastic write.

Reviewed by Elaine Carey

Reviewed on February 3, 2005

Quite lyrical!

Reviewed by Karen Chalfant (Reader)

Reviewed on February 3, 2005

Beautiful poem, Eddie!

Reviewed by Dave Harm

Reviewed on February 3, 2005

Wise advice. I wish I could have cherished more of those years, instead of running or "knowing it all."

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on February 3, 2005

Very nice.

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on February 3, 2005

To be sweet sixteen again and when the world was at my feet. A beautiful post.

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