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Our Baby

The fabric of our world was consumed by You. With each month our anticipation grew. Before you were born you kept your mom up. Held there in my arms you smiled and looked up. Could there be a baby cuter than You? Moments became years we watched as you grew. You became so amazing as you grew Part of us didn't want you to grow up Yet we knew we couldn't hold onto you. In but a blink of an eye, you grew up. For Craig Cornish's Baby contest My first attempt at a Trinatina. Harder than I thought, thanks for the challange Craig.

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Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/4/2014 10:25:00 PM

Richard; What a nice poem about a baby. it is always a blessing when a baby is born, but they grow up too fast. Good luck in the contest....Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2014 8:27:00 AM

Thanks Lucilla

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/4/2014 4:42:00 PM

Oh how quickly they grow up, wonderful Richard. congrats on your win sweetie. hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:28:00 PM

Tresure every moment Casarah, it really does go by quickly. Mary and I are so proud of the young man we have raised.

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 8/4/2014 3:33:00 PM

yes, they grow up all too fast, don't they? tritinas aren't easy, I agree, but you did a good job with this one; I like the personal touch in it - congrats on your win :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:29:00 PM

Thanks for the thoughtful comment Charlotte.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/4/2014 11:42:00 AM

dropping back with my congratulations Richard:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:31:00 PM

A big hug back Jan.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/4/2014 8:20:00 AM

Brilliant write Richard ! Congrats on big win !

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:32:00 PM

Thanks Dr. Upma.

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 8/3/2014 8:35:00 PM

Life moves fast Rick. Beautiful... Verlena

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:34:00 PM

Yes but ain't it grand!

Justin Bordner

Date: 8/3/2014 7:15:00 PM

A truly custum made gift, on loan I suppose. This is very paternally tender Richard...J.A.B.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:36:00 PM

You make an excellent point, on loan and a truly special gift of time.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/3/2014 10:34:00 AM

Sooo lovely! What a beautiful write! The years go by so swiftly! Excellent write for a well-deserved win! Congratulations, my friend!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:37:00 PM

Thanks Pandita.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 8/3/2014 7:45:00 AM

Congrats on your win. Love the last line. We look at our grown children and think, wasn't it just yesterday we held your hands to help you cross a street safely, and now you are crossing lines of time in leaps and bounds.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:40:00 PM

I wrote a poem called time traveler that depicts this experience. Thanks for your visit Monterey. Hugs Rick.

Mohan Chutani

Date: 8/3/2014 5:02:00 AM

we all agree with you Richard, a fine win. Mohan

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:41:00 PM

Thanks Mohan.

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/2/2014 11:35:00 PM

A fine write Richard, big congrats on your win!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:42:00 PM

Thanks my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/2/2014 8:51:00 PM

yes, It IS harder than it looks, you are so right, Richard. And you did GREAT. I loved reading your entry and glad it got on the list. Congrats.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:44:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I don't know if I got it right but I'm glad it made the list.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/2/2014 3:53:00 PM

That's the most amazing part of it all...how fast children grow up; but if we are there for them, it is great to participate in successive stages of their growth. Congrats on your win, Richard. // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:47:00 PM

Yes, I'm glad I was around to participate.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/2/2014 1:54:00 PM

And they grow so fast.! Congrats...this was a fun contest. BG

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:48:00 PM

Thanks Barbara.

Faye Gibson

Date: 8/2/2014 1:06:00 PM

Back to say, congratulations!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:45:00 PM

Thanks Faye.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/2/2014 11:37:00 AM

Lovely write Richard I too have had a go at this contest - it sure is a challenge! Good luck with your poem:-) Hugs Jan xxxx

Faye Gibson

Date: 8/2/2014 10:30:00 AM

It happens so fast, Richard. I wish I had written down more things...memory doesn't hold all that I know I would love to rehearse.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/2/2014 9:43:00 AM

Good one, Richard. I like what you've done with this form.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:53:00 PM

This site is getting so frustrating to work on, every time I try to comment the box keeps jumping all over the place. As you can see my last attempt didn't work. Thanks for commenting and visiting Eileen. Hugs Rick.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2014 6:49:00 PM

Tim Smith

Date: 8/2/2014 8:49:00 AM

One of the toughest challenges of being a parent is seeing them growing up too fast.. I have always told mine to grow little...Nice job Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/2/2014 8:54:00 AM

Thanks for being the first to comment Tim.