Babies We Rock

Little feet a button nose
Chunky thighs and piggy toes
Untainted by this day and age
Sadly, it's not a lengthy stage
Naive enough to remain serene
Honest, pure, a beautiful green
Why must the best things fade away
Children grow and too often they stray
Nothing we can do to stop the clock
Time is not wasted on babies we rock
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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May 27, 2022 at 9:10 AM
Hello Anna. Maureen McGreavy once suggested that I should look you up and read your poetry. I'm happy now to find myself reading your 1st PoetrySoup submission. WOW Anna you rock!!! To me the sadness is not the length of the stage BUT the possibility of what might fade & stray away. I never got to rock my son when he was young BUT now being with him, when I can, at age 22 he's an amazing drummer in a band AND man does he rock !!! Thank you for making me think Anna. Such a wonderful poem...
Turner Avatar
February 7, 2020 at 3:43 PM
Wonderful first post Anna. They sure grow up fast!
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September 2, 2017 at 8:34 AM
What a tremendous first poem. Thanks as well for your thoughtful visit.
Jones Avatar
April 13, 2015 at 4:02 PM
Anna, this is a perfectly penned piece of poetry. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia
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April 5, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Anna, Have yourself a Happy Easter Love LINDA
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March 19, 2015 at 11:52 AM
Anna:) Thank you so much for the reply. That was nice of you to comment my comment. ((regarding the bottom reply)) Always ~LINDA~
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March 16, 2015 at 2:18 AM
Anna, I love this poem! So much truth - congrats on getting featured! Tricia
Hopper Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 9:09 AM
Thank you!!
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March 16, 2015 at 12:28 AM
ANNA, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA
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March 17, 2015 at 9:09 AM
Thank you!!
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March 15, 2015 at 4:46 PM
ANNA:) Congratulations on having your awesome poem featured on the soups Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
Hopper Avatar
March 15, 2015 at 8:22 PM
Thank you! I don't even know what that means... Sounds good though lol! ;)
Buck Avatar
March 15, 2015 at 3:07 PM
Anna: I think I'm newer than you. :o) I've read more poetry here in the last week than I've read in any week in my life. I suspect we are both "hooked" by this site. I can tell you as a grand dad of 10 your lovely piece brought tears as I have growing fears for our young folks today. (no rhyme intended) Reading to your kids is a gift no one can take away. From them or you. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful insight. oldbuck
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March 15, 2015 at 8:21 PM
I am thrilled that you enjoyed it! I am very new myself. I have tons of poems just adding up and I decided to share them somewhere. Thanks for checking mine out!
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February 28, 2015 at 9:25 PM
Hi Anna, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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March 1, 2015 at 2:07 PM
Thank you for making me feel welcome and appreciated! I don't know how this works yet, but I am really enjoying sharing!
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February 28, 2015 at 8:36 PM
Anna, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST in hopes it inspires you in some way. I will enjoy following you and your poetry:) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@
Hopper Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 2:07 PM
Thank you! :)
Eaton Avatar
February 28, 2015 at 4:22 PM
Such love show in your writing. Great piece Anna.
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March 1, 2015 at 2:08 PM
God bless! I am honored that you see true emotion in my poetry!
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February 28, 2015 at 3:10 PM
Very sweet pen Anna! Enjoyed your poetic piece dear friend. Sadly nothing stops the clock and they grow and yes, sometimes they stray too, but our babies are a blessing from God. A 7 from me! Wishing you a lovely weekend! In his light! God bless you! Love and hugs! :) xxx D.
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March 1, 2015 at 2:09 PM
Thank you! I don't know how this works just yet. I do look forward to reading your poetry as well!
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