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Awakenings

a life not yet focused
only the hunger for sweets
and new experience are clear 
yet every waking morning
this little nose sniffs out
all that is good in the world
a world that wants nothing more
than the sweet for this child
who rests their heart
at the steps of a neighbor
with the family pet 
the ride to school, the father

a thirst for imagination 
answers, and books 
lie dormant inside waiting
for that spark of awakening
to be thrust upon them
by hands that have sifted
through the same mire

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FJ Thomas Date: 3/30/2018 6:15:00 PM Very true. Enjoyed this Richard :) Login to Reply Ricky Muse Date: 4/5/2018 6:32:00 PM Thank you my friend.

Patricia Cresswell Date: 10/30/2017 12:37:00 PM That is what it is like with a new bairn, all potential and the excitement of watching it develop. So well described. Login to Reply Ricky Muse Date: 10/30/2017 9:25:00 PM How precious the child? Thanks for your support Pat. All the best............peace!

Paul Callus Date: 10/29/2017 2:13:00 PM Once the lids are lifted, one is presented with options and opportunities which will leave their mark throughout the years. In many cases, a bit of encouragement is all that's needed. Regards // paul Login to Reply Ricky Muse Date: 10/29/2017 5:04:00 PM Amen Paul. Thanks for stopping bye..............peace!

Kristina Whitmore Date: 10/29/2017 1:17:00 AM This poem speaks much volume into how I have been feeling daily. Thank you. Login to Reply Ricky Muse Date: 10/29/2017 10:50:00 AM Thanks Kris. The opening line of this poem sat in my notebook for months. When I came back to it words just flowed. Thanks again................peace!