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My aunt, who’s nearly 88 And grandson, not yet 3, Enjoyed a lovely afternoon With age an absentee. She watched him playing basketball And cheered his every shot, Then helped him catch the balls she tossed, Which he enjoyed a lot. His sister, at a crawling state, Indulged in all the fun, Despite the fact her walking days Have not, as yet, begun. Observing from the sidelines I was happy in my heart Seeing such a sweet connection Though they’re years and years apart.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 5/24/2016 8:02:00 PM
God is good. Well written ilene.
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Date: 5/22/2016 6:51:00 PM
Enjoyable - I hope you and yours are well. I watched Sabbath Services on The net from Central Synagogue last Friday night. No way to meet anyone but I did get my "fix" of spirituality for the week. B'Shalom Matthew Anish
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/22/2016 7:55:00 PM
thank you, matthew! must be interesting to watch services on the net.
Date: 5/22/2016 4:14:00 PM
Three generations having fun. Lovely Ilene.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/22/2016 7:54:00 PM
it should happen more often, jean! thank you for reading and commenting...
Date: 5/22/2016 5:40:00 AM
what a nice poem, i loved reading this
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/22/2016 7:54:00 PM
thank you, magan! i appreciate the comment...
Date: 5/21/2016 10:35:00 AM
Awwwww....it's simply magical when that happens. I'm glad you could see it take place before your eyes. Hugs, dear one.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/22/2016 7:53:00 PM
thank you, eileen! it was wonderful to witness...

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