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The Tender Years

When are the tender years, the young ones or the old?
It really must be both of them, from everything I’ve been told
Love and nurture the very young, so they can their dreams fulfil
Love and look after the older ones, they have their dreams still.

Tenderness is needed for every girl and boy
Tenderness for our older ones who can still give so much joy
Tenderness to a babe in arms, but what tenderness we can show
While sitting with our older ones, give them tenderness watch them glow.

Smooth a damp curl of sweet smelling hair on little child’s head
Smooth the wrinkle from a brow, of someone older ill in bed
Both will react with love and show tenderness back to you
The tender years are all our lives so lets be tender to each other too.

© ~GG~ 21/12/2102

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  1. Date: 1/6/2013 6:05:00 PM

    Just love how you concluded. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

  1. Date: 12/29/2012 2:29:00 PM

    Congratulations on your win,...enjoyed....

  1. Date: 12/29/2012 6:13:00 AM

    Such truthful words Mandy, we all need a touch of tenderness, whether young or old. Excellent write and big congrats to you!

  1. Date: 12/28/2012 4:45:00 PM

    Mandy.. a wonderful win in Gail Angel Doyle's "tender year" contest... have yourself a wonderful 2013... always! PD

  1. Date: 12/28/2012 11:24:00 AM

    This is extremely beautiful and lovely piece my dear friend Mandy! I'll take it as one of my favs. Thank you so much and my biggest hearty congratulations on your top win! love always, Leonora

  1. Date: 12/28/2012 12:19:00 AM

    Lovely and wonderful piece,my friend...Love this write..Congrats on your win...Good to see you at the top...

  1. Date: 12/28/2012 12:14:00 AM

    This is truly lovely, Mandy. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

  1. Date: 12/27/2012 11:23:00 PM

    congrats Mandy on a fabulous write emoting tenderness and a grand first place win.. thankxx for your many kind words and congrats as I recover from my health crisis luv .. wishes for a blessed HNY

  1. Date: 12/27/2012 7:23:00 PM

    this is so lovely , mandy. I am surprised I had not seen it yet. Congrats on your awesome win.

  1. Date: 12/27/2012 4:57:00 PM

    congrats on a super win Mandy...

  1. Date: 12/27/2012 4:52:00 PM

    Congratulations on an excellent Win!

  1. Date: 12/27/2012 3:17:00 PM

    congrats number 1, beautiful poem...

  1. Date: 12/27/2012 2:56:00 PM

    Congratulations! Tender thoughts being sent your way.

  1. Date: 12/27/2012 2:43:00 PM

    Loved it. Congrats... Seren

  1. Date: 12/27/2012 12:35:00 PM

    Such a sweet poem! Congrats! :)

  1. Date: 12/23/2012 2:07:00 AM

    a tribute to neglected ones in the world, love this ...love, Mehnaz

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/23/2012 5:31:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Mehnaz
  1. Date: 12/22/2012 5:23:00 AM

    THe Beauty of the young and old...told by one with the great capacity...for such warm... Sensitivity and Grace. Have a lovely Xmas!

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/22/2012 6:12:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks You Frank and the same to you my friend , have a wonderful time xx
  1. Date: 12/21/2012 10:47:00 AM

    love your philosophy Mandy, says volumes about you...have a lovely holiday..

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/21/2012 10:52:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks harry , you have the best my friend xx
  1. Date: 12/21/2012 7:24:00 AM

    Another beautiful poem full of love and tenderness, enjoyed reading this lovely write, love Elizabeth

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/21/2012 10:31:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Elizabeth love xx
  1. Date: 12/21/2012 7:18:00 AM

    This is a beautiful write Mandy, a gorgeous write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this delightful and tender poem this morning! What an enlightening and amazing piece, Great Work!!

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/21/2012 10:31:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Russell xx
  1. Date: 12/21/2012 6:58:00 AM

    I love it, Mandy. I like "the tender years are all our lives". We are always tender no matter what our ages are. So good.

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/21/2012 10:31:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Torquyen I think we are tender deep down xx