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I remember the home where I was a child, The sweet little window in my bedroom; It had a lovely view of mothers garden, Where roses, violets and pansies grew. And over there in that shady corner, The swing beneath the old maple tree; In this child's eyes it was so beautiful, I thought it would last forever and ever. The flowers and garden have vanished now, How tender to this heart those scenes; I recollect the walks in deep tangled woods, And a tranquil pond where swans glided. Me and father walking hand in hand talking, And mother waiting on a picnic blanket; Oh, with a quivering breath and a throbbing, I must leave this scene for they are dead. I can only visit these far-off scenes of my life, When I am the child who dwells within; And through her eyes, the eyes of little child, Can I go where I was so happy. _______________________ August 30, 2015 Verse For the contest, Through the eyes of a child, sponsor, Silent One

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Date: 3/11/2021 1:57:00 AM
Another great poem with great imagery...though sad... with a cute picture... This must have been a wonderful contest by S1... "Through the eyes of a child".... enjoyed reading it Constance. Hugs.. ~ Ani
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Date: 3/11/2021 8:36:00 AM
Ani, you picked another treasured poem of mine from 2015 to read, thank you for taking me here again, yes Silent One always had contests that I could dig deep into my soul for the words, I miss his contests and his visits to my poetry _Constance
Date: 11/5/2016 12:30:00 PM
Very sentimental poem, BW. The feelings are universal however. You expressed those feelings in a very visual way. Excellent poem. Love you always. RW
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Date: 9/6/2015 2:51:00 PM
Wow! you are so blessed to have the ability to express a wonderful piece of mental jewelry that will last for most of your lifetime and now lives in your delicate imagery in verse...:), jill
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Date: 9/4/2015 6:07:00 PM
Congratulations on your win a 7 Hugs Eve
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Date: 9/3/2015 10:39:00 AM
Simply exquisite piece that fills me with nostalgia for my own childhood memories! Congratulations on a wonderful win, my friend! A-7! Pandita
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Date: 9/2/2015 10:45:00 PM
Congrats Broken for a deserved big win with this very emotive sweet write so packed with memories!
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Date: 9/2/2015 8:08:00 PM
Lovely remembrances of your lovely childhood days, Broken. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 9/2/2015 3:54:00 PM
A beautiful write Broken Wings many congrats:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/1/2015 3:16:00 PM
Sweet, lovely write, BW.
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Date: 8/31/2015 5:29:00 PM
This is so beautiful... it was like a fresh of breath air to read this innocent perceptions of a child's memories. Brilliant #7
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Date: 8/30/2015 4:49:00 PM
Deep and warm. Beautiful memories to remember and to hold on too.
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Date: 8/30/2015 4:16:00 PM
Very nice. Memories of our past are priceless.
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