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Crayons

When I was a little girl, no higher then your knee, I was given a box of crayons to enhance my creativity. I laid out all those crayons in a long, long line, you see. Mesmerized by what laid just at my fingertips for me. I've held a rainbow in my hands and a unicorn with blue eyes. I've sailed on the back of a fire breathing dragon to my surprise, Through a purple-black sky, twinkling stars and a golden moonrise. The most precious gift of all was my imagination that went sky-high. Today the smell of crayons will put a grin upon my old face, And then I'll color in my grand kids coloring books with grace.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/16/2013 9:20:00 PM

Congratulations...Linda

Donna Jones

Date: 10/16/2013 4:14:00 PM

Everyone can relate to this one...perfect...congratulations

Skat A

Date: 10/15/2013 10:11:00 PM

Connie.. :) Congratulations! --LOVE-- ~SKAT~

Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/29/2013 3:13:00 PM

Very beautiful picture you've colored here in these lines! Very nicely done! I really enjoyed reading this, thank you for suggesting it. I always had a box of Crayola crayons near me throughout my childhood. I loved to sort out the colors, and lay them out in a rainbow! Also, thank you for the kind comments on my poem "A Kid At Heart". It really means a lot to me!

Heather Secrest

Date: 8/12/2013 11:58:00 AM

Very cute!! I've always been a colored pencil person myself, but crayons have a certain charm.

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 8/12/2013 5:17:00 PM

Colored pencils are on the top of my list. Colors patiently layered and burnished; tedious, but results, unbelievably beautiful. Thank you for the visit and comment. Much appreciated Heather. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/11/2013 4:34:00 AM

Cute one..Glad that you had that experience in your life and now share that with your grandchildren..Thanks for the visit to my work..Sara

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 8/12/2013 5:18:00 PM

Sara thank you for your visit and delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

John Posey

Date: 6/17/2013 7:20:00 PM

Connie, this little gem tells a nice story... But, even more, it says a lot about you... I'm glad to have found it... Jake

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/18/2013 3:45:00 PM

Thank you John for your delightful comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Betty Bateson

Date: 5/30/2013 9:54:00 AM

I remember that wonderful feeling when you had a new box of crayons. Beautiful. Betty

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 5/30/2013 6:12:00 PM

Betty I noticed the Red Wing Hockey symbol. Are you from Michigan? Thank you for the congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

S.Jagathsimhan Nair

Date: 5/30/2013 6:24:00 AM

Congrats, Connie, nice one!!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 5/30/2013 6:13:00 PM

Thank you for the congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/29/2013 7:32:00 PM

I don't remember my first colors but I remember the first time one of my granddaughters got access to them. I had purchased them for her and she was at my house when she first got them. When it was time to go home she screamed when her mother tried to loosen her grip on the colors. I meant for her to take them with her but her mother didn't know. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 5/30/2013 6:19:00 PM

I've been drawing and painting since I could can remember. I put up my artist tools this past year and now I'm trying to create images with my words. Thank you for your congratulation on the win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joseph May

Date: 5/28/2013 9:13:00 PM

beautiful write Connie...I llike verse 8....congrats on a great win

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 5/29/2013 7:42:00 AM

Joseph thank you on the congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Conie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/28/2013 8:53:00 PM

Hello Connie, it was very nice. Congratulations, with your awesome poem. Goodnight~LINDA

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 5/29/2013 7:43:00 AM

Linda thank you on the congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Kim Merryman

Date: 5/27/2013 8:17:00 PM

Sweet memories! I enjoy coloring with my grandkids. Love, Kim

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 5/28/2013 1:42:00 PM

Kim thank you for your for visiting and leaving a delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey

Date: 5/27/2013 4:35:00 PM

You have put a huge smile on my face! A smile put there because you describe completely my niece and nephew! Their creativity explodes because of coloring, they are twins and are just 3 years old but create such masterpieces, especially my niece, she can color much better than me! I love the way you described each imaginary creatures, life occurrences, and your memories that you hold dearly from the past! I see you started early with you imagination, that's awesome, Great Work!!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 5/28/2013 3:05:00 PM

Russell thank for a delightful comment. Enjoy your niece and nephew. I have a thing for twins, because I'm one myself. Connie Irene and Bonnie Jean, identical twins, we are. Warm Smiles, Connie

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/27/2013 4:34:00 PM

So true Connie didn't we just love those crayons!! Light & Love

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 5/28/2013 3:06:00 PM

Debbie thanks visiting and leaving your delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie