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Being Human

Boys, being mischievous, showing off on a skateboard and Engaging in sports of all kinds, swimming and fishing In all kinds of weather, coming home tracking in mud, then presenting Nice flowers for mom from the neighbor's flower garden, while grinning. Girls, making mud pies, playing with dollies and inviting mommy to Her pretend tea party while dressing up in her mommy's clothes, sitting Under the old Elm both she and her brother love to climb and play on. Manhood and womanhood arrive too quickly, and both emulate parents, Aware that their children learn from their failures as well as their successes, Nurtured by love or the lack there of, it is all part of just beinig human! July 8, 2016 I decided to remove this from the contest Because I felt it is not what John is looking for. I have written another I hope will do better. This is not for John Hanilton's Being Human Acrostic Contest

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Paul Callus

Date: 7/17/2016 9:08:00 AM

You describe these children so well that it is easy to relate to them, Connie! We were 4 boys and 3 girls in all and we got up to so many things:) A lovely and enjoyable poem that flows smoothly; in fact at first I did not realize it was an acrostic! It merits full marks. Now I'll go read your other 'Being Human' one. ~ Regards // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/11/2016 6:20:00 PM

The title says it all, what a beautiful sentiment expressed in a poem. Off to read Ver 2 :)

Judy Ball

Date: 7/10/2016 9:30:00 AM

Well I think it's a great Acrostic for the contest. Being a kid is the beginning of life and enjoying the human experience. And as we grow up we try hard not to make the mistakes our parents made with us and in so doing we make our own mistakes. "Ain't Nobody Perfect." And we learn that too. Great job. Loved it and wish I could give more than a seven, God Bless, JB

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/9/2016 12:00:00 PM

Hi Connie, I enjoyed your take on the them"being human". I only have one son and he is the best part of me. I love him so. Although not for the contest it was very good and well written. A Big seven:-) Alexis

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2016 1:53:00 PM

Thank you Alexis. I considered what John was looking for and wrote another poem to enter. ; )

Eve Roper

Date: 7/8/2016 6:48:00 PM

Connie, love your poem raising 3 boys and having fun with my 10 year old granddaughter is so much fun. I didn't think that at the time of my young age , but I did laugh a lot a 7 and good luck in the contest. Thank you for reading “Mystery and Seclusion” and your very kind and very inspiriting words food for my soul. Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2016 6:05:00 PM

How nice, Connie. you took it to a more playful side but our theme is the same, love! How are you today?I have to go pick up my mom in three hours. Wish me luck I can finish here and clean my kitchen!!

Caycay Jennings

Date: 7/8/2016 5:33:00 PM

I had a nostalgic grin on my face for the entire read. The essence of your poem transported me to childhood, but the overall theme reminded me of how important the role of 'adult' is when it comes to nurturing the wee humans. Overall, a delight, Connie, a delight I feel should do well. Here, I hesitate, not wanting to leave the warmth I found in your write!!! Do I have to go? ... CayCay

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/8/2016 2:27:00 PM

A great way to address the theme, Connie. Yes, you painted the growing up stage of 'being human' and learning from parents, very well in your well-written Acrostic. Best wishes for the contest. 7 Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/8/2016 11:58:00 AM

- Our children are earth fresh flowers - A lovely poem, Connie :) - Good luck in the contest - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)