As This Nature Child Wades Clear Earthen Streams

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Old Note- I have written this sitting on the beach here in Florida, Kashaundra our daughter 4 years old, wades a nearby clear shallow stream flowing into beautiful white sand with golden sunshine gleaming off her gold-blonde hair.
Inspiring this, my dearest wish of her bright future and happiness.

New Note- Well, life has now brought her tremendous joy and happiness now with her husband and two young boys and her career. A blessing which covers both her and me..

As This Nature Child Wades Clear Earthen Streams On her island, precious paradise thrives Trees hang, laden with large delicious fruit Bees with no sting, fill up huge honey hives Nightly stars seen falling, romance they shoot There majestic songbirds sing her to sleep Cool breeze flowing across her soft silk bed Dreams visit with joy and peace truly deep Her guarding angels flying overhead. Every dawn perfect weather brings sunshine Gentle waves wash upon shore, sand and beach She strolling, finding her life well and fine All her treasures found within easy reach. Paradise, exists in her hopeful dreams. As this Nature child wades clear earthen streams. R. J. Lindley August 10th, 1992 ( From my private journal)

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Harshita Chaudhary

Date: 10/7/2017 10:18:00 AM

Beautiful poem. I can feel the beauty.

Edward Mccall

Date: 8/8/2017 9:17:00 AM

What a joyous and beautiful piece this is Robert very well written with such hope and emotion so nicely done. Oh that I could write something this amazing. :-)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/12/2017 10:58:00 AM

Just beautiful and children are such a joy in life. We all want happiness and health for our children. Beautiful poem. love phyl

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/10/2017 8:21:00 AM

Children bring joy to parents, as you have beautifully captured in your sonnet:)

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/7/2017 8:52:00 AM

Great sonnet Robert. We all want nothing but happiness for out children:)

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2017 9:06:00 AM

Thank you Daniel. So true, if my daughter is happy that naturally flows over into my life and joy of living increases. Who would not pray for their beloved children's happiness? And not be overjoyed when that prayer is answered?

Chris Green

Date: 7/7/2017 7:47:00 AM

This was beautiful and heart touching my friend. There is nothing more beautiful than your child and nothing more wished for than complete happiness for them. Such a wonderfully written piece.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2017 9:03:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Always appreciate your kind comments and readings of my poems.