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Temperament Difference

It came into my mind of long ago How the clothesline held diapers in a row When on those very cold days of winter Those diapers dried on folding wooden dryer Hanging over that ancient floor furnace While children scattered toys skillfully Experts were they at their fun time of play Now there is no very ancient furnace The children no longer play on the floor They have gone their very separate ways Different each in personality Temperament difference now plainly seen

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Date: 9/15/2010 4:31:00 PM
interesting. . and sounds like something worth looking back on. wonder if they will ever cross each others path. even children so long ago will recognize the essence of a special friend. ~Always&Forever
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Date: 9/12/2010 11:06:00 AM
What a nostalgic write! (Sara I suggest you look for a Chinese Medecine Docter, usually accupuncturist can get you or make you herbal mixtures if they can't they know who can. It would not hurt anything to try it! As you have said and as I too have been told by Higher Power ..the CUP IS FULL!!!! not half full or half empty FULL! and everything man needs is here on Earth or inside of man or accesable to man, if man would only BELIEVE IT! and act! )
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Date: 9/12/2010 7:58:00 AM
So true Sara.. nice piece from diapers to grown lives... I reflect well on this piece..though never hung diapers on a cloths line..but MOM did..haha.. and she told me about it often..luv.. enjoyed this happy Sunday ...special prayers for your family at Church early morning service..luv..
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Date: 9/12/2010 7:51:00 AM
ah such sweet memories. love this very well penned
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Date: 9/11/2010 10:54:00 AM
Yes, Sara, times change and kids grow up, but the past will be always on our minds!...Well written, enjoyed the read! ....All the best, Gert
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Date: 9/11/2010 8:41:00 AM
According to a study in Ohio State University, there are only 3 temperament types. All from diapers, now all different. It was a nice read, and made me reflect on my childhood some.
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Date: 9/10/2010 6:20:00 PM
Hey...very different
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Date: 9/10/2010 4:55:00 PM
Very very well said... Im sure all Mothers feel your perfect words expressed in this Gem. Love Michael
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Date: 9/10/2010 1:16:00 PM
Love the nostalgic quality here, Sara. We didn't have a furnace, so our clothes used to freeze on the line outside. Mom hated dryers -- said fresh air was better. Youngsters always seem so close when they are growing up, but as you say, they go their separate ways and develop their own personalities. Great poem! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/10/2010 11:56:00 AM
ahhh, the good ol' days....how long ago they seem...very nice write, thanks for commenting on mine..
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Date: 9/10/2010 10:01:00 AM
nice one Sara, much enjoyed
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Date: 9/10/2010 9:48:00 AM
I enjoyed the nostalgia in your write Sara, its amazing how things chance with time hey.. Love Wilma
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