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From the Mouth of Babes

Just the other day So out of the blue My granddaughter says I have a secret to tell you With a pensive look She blurted out I have evil inside of me Said with a factual pout Why do you think that I question gently It's transferred from my doll She said intently Your brain can make you think Many things that are not true Show me your doll I will examine her for you I said, you are not evil Your imagination is very strong I should not have told you grandma I'm right and you are wrong With a little huff She scampered away Left me with a smile And some dismay November 19, 2019 For Contest ~ 2 to 12 Sponsor ~ Beth Evans

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/12/2020 5:58:00 AM

Oh, This resonates with me; reeks granddaughter! Love it.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/12/2020 7:40:00 AM

Happy you relate. Hugs

Arturo Michael

Date: 2/27/2020 12:34:00 PM

This good...is it true...It has vivid imagery...

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/27/2020 3:30:00 PM

Yes, this is a true story. Thanks for your comments. Hugs

Charles Messina

Date: 1/17/2020 9:22:00 PM

Young or old, I'll never understand the thoughts that go through a women's mind (lol) But I think what your granddaughter is conveying, is.. I love you grandma! Lovely poem, Cecilia. Hugs Charlie

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/4/2020 10:05:00 AM

Dropping by with ahi and a hug.

Fj Thomas

Date: 1/1/2020 1:56:00 AM

Lolol she and my grandson could get into trouble I'd bet! How's it going over there Cilia?

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 1/10/2020 7:46:00 PM

I bet they would, lol. All is good. Hugs

Muddasar Javad

Date: 1/1/2020 12:48:00 AM

Wow! This is great ?? love how this feels as I read ? so many good lines. :)

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 1/10/2020 7:40:00 PM

Thank you Muddasar. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/8/2019 2:41:00 PM

wow, that is freaky that she believes that. Kind of scary! I mean, these days anything is possible, but let's just hope it was her imagination only!!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/6/2019 8:57:00 PM

Freaky things can come from the mouths of babes.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 1/10/2020 7:40:00 PM

Yes they can. Hugs

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/5/2019 8:56:00 PM

Whoa! So much revealed in this seemingly simple story... The Tug of War b/t Good and Evil... You've taken a grandiose theme and brought it down to earth. Bravo, Cecelia! Happy Thursday evening, Gershon

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 1/10/2020 7:42:00 PM

Thank you Gershon. Happy weekend to you. Hugs

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/1/2019 9:04:00 PM

Wow, this is different, a little scary, the poetry is excellent, and from the mouth of babe, can we but learn??

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 1/10/2020 7:43:00 PM

Thank you Harry. She keeps us on our toes. Always learning. Hugs

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/26/2019 9:16:00 AM

I agree w/Richard ... Very disturbingly good!! Such a valuable life lesson to really listen and observe our children. Ty for this startling fresh introspective write, Cecilia. Love and more love always.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/26/2019 8:10:00 AM

Oh my, this is disturbingly good. I see as well that it is a winner. Congrats and a hug Cecilia.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 1/10/2020 7:44:00 PM

Thank you Richard. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/26/2019 3:48:00 AM

A charming poem and an amazing win. Congratulations dearest, Cecilia!

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 1/10/2020 7:44:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios. Hugs

Silent One

Date: 11/21/2019 4:20:00 PM

Oh the joys of children...Ive and many similar experiences with children..

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/21/2019 4:48:00 PM

She is a joy and quite entertaining. Hugs

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/21/2019 4:00:00 PM

We live in a world that is becoming more crazy by the minute. All we can give is love and encouragement. You did the best you could under the circumstances and will have many chances to explore what this was about.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/21/2019 4:50:00 PM

Probably has forgotten already and moved on to another imaginary topic. Hugs