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About This Poem

Prime - Pure Delight

Eyes
intent
small face scrunched
in concentration
little fingers working hard
"Look Mommy, I've tied my shoes all by myself!"





Inspired by Nigel Fawcetts PRIME-ary School contest

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    John Heck
    Date: 3/4/2009 11:31:00 AM
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    Dear Robin - Congratulations on your WIN in Nigel's contest! Peace always, John
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    John Weber
    Date: 3/2/2009 6:09:00 PM
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    A big step in development, right? These days velcro steals the thunder, but I still remember the process of learning to tie my own shoes. Congratulations on your win in Nigel's PRIME-ary contest. Warm regards, John.
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    Lawrence Ingle
    Date: 2/25/2009 10:03:00 PM
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    And for terroristic threathening. Don't even ask me how he ended up getting stabbed, I couldn't figure it out myself and didn't take time today to ask any questions. People have been calling all day but I haven't had time to answer to see what did happen during the stabbing. Tomorrow maybe. Also the dude just got out of prison just 4 months ago and just lives two streets over. I'm glad my maintenance man wasn't here. He's mean, but he's considerate. I've known him since he was 12. L in Lou. Ky.
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    Lawrence Ingle
    Date: 2/25/2009 9:55:00 PM
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    So now I have a court order so the dude can't even come within 200 feet of these 2 Mobile Home Parks, plus we'll find out tomorrow at 2:30 if the Grand Jury is going to allow another tenant here to take the same dude to trial for splitting his head wide open with a large metal antique knife sharpener. We met with the Grand on the 24th at 1:30 pm. Everyone here is fine on that stabbing deal. The dude threatening people with the knife ended up getting stabbed in the back. He's in jail for burglary
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    Lawrence Ingle
    Date: 2/25/2009 9:49:00 PM
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    Keep up the great writing. I can remember being in the same situation as a child. Yea, you wouldn't believe some of the things that happen around here. Last year we had one dude keep coming through here pulling a gun out and pointing it at several people, and around little children. He even pulled it on my maintenance man Mikie, and Mikie slapped him so hard he ran. I have the gun now. Then the same dude came back and pulled a knife on me, so I popped him up side his lid with a big rock. POW!
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    Lawrence Ingle
    Date: 2/25/2009 9:39:00 PM
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    Lol. It took me awhile, and by the end of the day I had them tied in knots. I love this one, it tickled me. lol Lady you sure are great with your words. I don't really like this job here at this TP, and I don't really need this job, I've been wanting to sing that one song to the owner: Take This Job and Shove It, but this place was getting ready to get closed down and a lot of people would have been without a place to live, so I got a good maintenance man and brought it back from the bottom. L
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    Donna Golden
    Date: 2/18/2009 3:58:00 PM
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    Awww...such a sweet memory! Nicely done, Robin! Donna

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    Michael Degenhardt
    Date: 2/18/2009 5:15:00 AM
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    This makes me remember my 4 when they learned to tie their shoes and the pride they so well wore on their faces. A lovely memory and a lovely read. Michael
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    Trudy Diane Rider
    Date: 2/17/2009 11:41:00 AM
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    Congratulations Robin! What a wonderful memory. Great poem! Trudy
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    john loving iii
    Date: 2/17/2009 9:11:00 AM
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    you sotle my heart with that last line. John H Loving III
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    Debbie Guzzi
    Date: 2/17/2009 8:53:00 AM
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    Taaaaaadaaaaaaaaaaa the winner and bestest poet ever! See that! You go girl! Light & Love Debbie
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    Brian Strand
    Date: 2/17/2009 3:02:00 AM
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    A magic moment indeed Robin.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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    Brian Strand
    Date: 2/17/2009 1:58:00 AM
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    Congrats on your success in Nigel's contest Robin.Rgds Brian
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    Abe Lopez
    Date: 2/16/2009 7:20:00 PM
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    I think it's great to remember these special times in a childs life. learning, living, and loving!
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    Carolyn Devonshire
    Date: 2/16/2009 4:51:00 PM
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    Dear Robin, I think we all remember this event in our lives and you describe it so masterfully! Thanks for being the first to read "She-Devil Expelled." You wouldn't believe the crimes, true crimes, this awful woman committed to try to bilk her now ex-husband. It took nearly three years to get the divorce because she ran from the police. They were together only 6 months. I appreciate your friendship! Carolyn
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    Michael Jordan
    Date: 2/16/2009 4:46:00 PM
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    Awh - Robin congratulations on placing in Nigel's contest - God Bless, MJ
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    Raul Moreno
    Date: 2/16/2009 3:47:00 PM
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    Nice work Robin this is a great poem...Raul

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    Carrie Richards
    Date: 2/16/2009 2:39:00 PM
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    Congratulations on placing in this fun contest, Robin. A winning poem! ~ love, Carrie
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    Debbie Guzzi
    Date: 2/16/2009 2:20:00 PM
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    awwww such a precious moment. Light & Love Debbie
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    Christie Moses
    Date: 2/16/2009 2:10:00 PM
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    Congrats on your place in Nigels contest, Robin. Love Christie
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    Carrie Richards
    Date: 2/16/2009 1:57:00 PM
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    Oh...that was a treasured moment with all my kids! They were so proud! ~ Loved this! ~ love, Carrie


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