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I stare piteously at my grandkid- kid jumping with aggressive joy at each completed level of a mindless game displayed on the computer screen, played by hitting a key repeatedly, with hands trembling will-less I crane my neck to look upwards through rows of buildings, all I see is A handful of stars in a hazy, un-naturally lit-up bright night sky less cared by many bumbling lives Each innocent night, every night as a child, I used to sit by my father who made up stories divine on group of stars a line, a mat, a dog so like animated with my awesome nods I used to hear his voice till I drooped like a feather sound asleep, sleep so pure, so restful even angels smiled and twirled then in my dreams with colorful streams That serene childhood filled with fun, with love rich with truth, with honesty that angel sleep,that angel dream can never be passed on can never be re-lived through our children, ever again

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Date: 9/18/2024 3:11:00 PM
Very beautiful, even sad- memories are cherished so much because they can never be relived again
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Date: 9/18/2024 8:53:00 PM
I agree with your words, 'cannot be relived'. Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. Your thoughts on the poem means so much to me. Blessings & cheers.
Date: 9/17/2024 3:59:00 PM
Nice poem Thriveni - a little sad. I think it's not the first one where you mention your father's stories. He must've been a pretty good storyteller!
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Date: 9/17/2024 9:35:00 PM
Yes dear poet friend, My dad influenced my childhood. I lost him when I was just a 10 year old kid. All I have is to treasure the memories of those 10 years. Parents play a very important role in building character of children. Next comes the teacher. Now that I am slow, just loosing grip on changing times. Thank you for your pleasant words dear poet. Blessings & cheers.
Date: 9/17/2024 3:51:00 PM
Wow. Three minutes? You did amazing!
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Date: 9/17/2024 9:29:00 PM
Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. I am glad I could finish my lines in three minutes. Thank you for your words, means so much to me. Blessings & cheers.
Date: 9/17/2024 12:54:00 PM
What a wonderful three minute write/story. I enjoyed reading this one. "Good Luck" Have a fun day writing away.................
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Date: 9/17/2024 9:27:00 PM
A joy to see your kind visit dear poet friend. I am glad you liked this. We are helpless with the spin speed of times. I am grateful to you for the blessings and good wishes. Thank you. Cheers.
Date: 9/17/2024 11:59:00 AM
WOW Thriveni, you did all that in 3 minutes. There is a profoundness in your words, a sadness and a playfulness. Indeed, grandchildren bring joy but, like you said, they cannot live our joy! They will create their own childhood memories hopefully with fondness. Blessings dear poet. Best wishes for the contest.
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Date: 9/17/2024 9:24:00 PM
thank you for your kind visit dear poet. If not tied to the rhyme peg I saunter down the road freely. I am so glad to read the way you put ' they cannot live our joy'. I am grateful to you for the Blessings and Wishes. Thank you. Cheers.
Date: 9/11/2024 12:49:00 PM
Wow Thriveni.' I wish that although there is Truth in your lines..That God will supply your Grandchildren with grace and protection despite The worlds pressures.!
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 9/12/2024 8:37:00 AM
I am grateful for your pleasant visit dear poet. your kind words brings cheer. thank you, means so much to me. Blessings & cheers.
Date: 9/11/2024 8:52:00 AM
A beautiful 3 minute write! Have a great day writing.
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Date: 9/12/2024 8:36:00 AM
I am glad you liked it. thank you for your kind visit dear poet. Blessings & cheers.

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