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My Middle Child

Oh middle child, dear son of mine You've always let the others shine And through the years you stood aside ---I want to say I've noticed you Your sister charm, of course, we knew... your brother's gifts were bountiful But as a child, your words were few ---I want to say I've noticed you When people cheered, and guitars were played or siblings sang upon the stage You cheered them on and praised their way ---I want to say I've noticed you With wit and charm, your heart of gold You melted hearts, with kindness shown You've been there as a generous friend ---A brother/friend until the end I love you all, ..of course I do My children, all, each one of you My quiet child, you're still the same ---You let the others have the fame As parents now, all three of you Your families shine, just like you do You teach them well and love in ways ---So proud I am, my words can't say My middle child, I hope you know You've always been the one to sow Such love to all you've ever known ---I want to say I've noticed you........ ____________________________________________________________________

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 7/19/2014 9:15:00 PM
Wow, Carrie. This is such a well crafted poem that say so much about you and your children, especially the middle child that held the balance. What a beautiful tribute. this one goes in my Faves. Thank for sharing.... Robert.
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Date: 10/24/2011 11:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's contest Carrie. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/24/2011 9:26:00 AM
a beautiful poem - so heartfelt and touching. LOVE it! congratulations on your win :)
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Date: 10/21/2011 1:40:00 PM
Congrats Carrie on a second place win with this excellent entry of awesome poetry luv..oh so great to be back on PS.. hope u are feeling this way as well ... u are an integral part of this community my friend..luv..
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Date: 10/21/2011 11:44:00 AM
Wow Carrie. This one should come with a box of kleenex. I loved the emotion. I would be sooo proud if I were that middle child. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 2/8/2011 3:53:00 AM
Very true words you have penned here.I am too a middle child.
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Date: 11/15/2010 2:27:00 PM
This was just beautiful Carrie I to am a middle child and with this one you deserved a great win.Thanks for sharing.Teresa
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Date: 11/15/2010 9:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Carrie in Linda-Marie's contest "One in a Million". Love, Carol
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Date: 11/14/2010 8:25:00 AM
Maybe there is a common thread among "middle" children. My brother is the best of us and he was in the middle too. I hope you showed your son this poem; surely he knows his kind spirit has been noticed. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/11/2010 11:08:00 AM
Congrats, Carrie. Excellent entry. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 11/10/2010 11:24:00 PM
Carrie...congrats on well deserved win ......... Luv/best wishes.....Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 11/10/2010 9:02:00 PM
A beautiful dedication to your son Carrie. Many congratulations for this win.
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Date: 11/10/2010 5:23:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Carrie
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Date: 11/9/2010 7:25:00 PM
His gift is great even though he is not in the spotlight. This is lovely and heartfelt. Congratulations Carrie. Love, Joyce
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Date: 11/9/2010 5:31:00 PM
Beautiful job Carrie, beautiful son abasing himself to let other have the glory. Makes tears come to my eyes to see this unselfish love he had for is siblings. Congratulations on your success in the top ten sinner circle. Agape, Moses
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Date: 11/9/2010 4:56:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Linda's Contest, Carrie! Beautiful tribute to your middle child! Love, Audrey
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Date: 11/9/2010 3:54:00 PM
Congrats Carrie on your success in my One in a Million contest with this fabulous write on the middle child... amazing piece to read.. enjoy ..and appreciate your constant support of my contest endeavors.. with luv..
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Date: 1/17/2010 4:57:00 PM
well isn't this one just making the ole goose bumps ripple, Carrie! Very beautiful and loving.
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Date: 1/16/2010 4:17:00 PM
This is lovely and touching and very well worthy of winning. I like it lots. Love, Joyce
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Date: 1/14/2010 8:10:00 AM
Congratulations Carrie, on your success in Raul Moreno’s “Unspoken Words” contest with your poem about the middle child. It seems so often that they don't feel quite as loved as the others for some reason. It seems like yours was a quiet and caring child. It is great that you wrote this poem for your children. It's easy to see why you are in the winner's circle. Your poetic skills excel. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 1/13/2010 7:34:00 PM
Carrie, so sorry I didn't see this until now. I really like it. and it can be so true of a middle child. I have a sister in the middle who never gets noticed much and as the oldest, I so appreciate the way she is my biggest fan for poetry. This had great rhythm and a great sentiment. Congrats. Andrea
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Date: 1/10/2010 10:46:00 PM
This actually brought tears to my eyes. You have a way of reaching in and touching ones heart. Congratulations on your win , Carrie and congratulations on bringing such a beautiful child into this world. We need more like him. Love, lainie
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Date: 1/8/2010 2:52:00 PM
OMG terrific read.I to am a middle child I really enjoyed this one.Teresa
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Date: 9/28/2009 1:22:00 PM
This is a wonderful poem to your middle child, i had a lump in my throat with this one carrie, wonderfully written, thankyou so much for your comments on my poem, bless you. xx
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Date: 9/16/2009 8:20:00 PM
God bless you for paying tribute to your "middle child," who has been so supportive of his talented siblings. He has special gifts of his own and I'm so glad you recognized him in this beautiful poem! Love, Carolyn
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