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A SON MEMORY

He flew through my bedroom door each morn with his smile aglow so I’d sew his shadow on. I’d say, “I fear this may hurt.” Dimples and eyes would twinkle, “That’s alright, I never cry.” My four-year-old Peter Pan.
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Loving Iii Avatar
January 27, 2026 at 12:32 PM
what is it they say ' Never grow up."
Kauffman Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Absolutely enchanting CayCay! Peter Pan was one of my favorite movies as a child. Saw it six times. Love the way you use the metaphor of Peter Pan with your son! Really perfect integration with so many wonderful poetic layers! Memories of our children are true treasures! Blessings and hugs!
Dietrich Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 12:24 AM
This is adorable. Did you actually pretend this with him? My beach story is true. The really sad version is longer. It's the one I told you about , my second childhood memory. If I remember its title, I will send you the link.
Cunningham Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Beautiful memories CayCay, it's a shame they have to grow up. Tom
Wolf Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Aw. Your brave lad! Adorable, CayCay.
Kitchin Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Caycay, a sweet poem, well done.
Jones Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 1:35 PM
How sweeet! Enjoyed the magic of this!
Jones Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 7:37 PM
What a beautiful memory to cherish always CayCay! Thanks for sharing.
Godwin Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Thank you, Karen. It really did feel like magic filled the air each morn Kyle came for help with his shadow. It would end with him sprinkling me with fairy dust so I could fly with him. OH, SWEET MEMORIES can hurt so GOOD (he's grown, what nerve.) CayCay
Hind Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 1:33 PM
AMAZING WORK, CayCay!! I love this. Nothing you could do would make it any better, no pun intended :) <3
Godwin Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 1:50 PM
My precious son did this every morning for at least a month. How blessed I am that Nette's contest led to a write I'll long cherish, and my now grown son will relish its existence always. Thanks, Paige ... CayCay
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