Awakenings

a life not yet focused only the hunger for sweets and new experience are clear yet every waking morning this little nose sniffs out all that is good in the world a world that wants nothing more than the sweet for this child who rests their heart at the steps of a neighbor with the family pet the ride to school, the father a thirst for imagination answers, and books lie dormant inside waiting for that spark of awakening to be thrust upon them by hands that have sifted through the same mire

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Fj Thomas

Date: 3/30/2018 6:15:00 PM

Very true. Enjoyed this Richard :)

Ricky Muse
Date: 4/5/2018 6:32:00 PM

Thank you my friend.

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 10/30/2017 12:37:00 PM

That is what it is like with a new bairn, all potential and the excitement of watching it develop. So well described.

Ricky Muse
Date: 10/30/2017 9:25:00 PM

How precious the child? Thanks for your support Pat. All the best............peace!

Paul Callus

Date: 10/29/2017 2:13:00 PM

Once the lids are lifted, one is presented with options and opportunities which will leave their mark throughout the years. In many cases, a bit of encouragement is all that's needed. Regards // paul

Ricky Muse
Date: 10/29/2017 5:04:00 PM

Amen Paul. Thanks for stopping bye..............peace!

Kristina Whitmore

Date: 10/29/2017 1:17:00 AM

This poem speaks much volume into how I have been feeling daily. Thank you.

Ricky Muse
Date: 10/29/2017 10:50:00 AM

Thanks Kris. The opening line of this poem sat in my notebook for months. When I came back to it words just flowed. Thanks again................peace!