Child

CHILD

A child
is an innocent replica
of God's creation of mankind
a splendid rendition of beauty
a near perfect example of love
A child brings great joy
preceded by gales of laughter
Thank you Lord for my child

5 September 2018
For the contest sponsored by Vermillion Scythe
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 7:45 PM
how very sweet, and I see it was written on my birthday as well!! I just love this, Curtis. Congrats for your win.
Moorman Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 9:06 PM
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Gauthier Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 2:27 PM
Lovely, Curtis. Childhood is WAY too short!! Congrats on your win.
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September 6, 2018 at 7:39 AM
Wonderful smile evoking poem Curtis. A winner for me, good luck in the contest! xomo
Moorman Avatar
September 8, 2018 at 12:26 AM
Thanks, Mo, and as always, I appreciate your support and your comments. They always make my day.
Cunningham Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 3:09 PM
Lovely description Curtis, they are indeed a gift from God. Good luck. Tom
Moorman Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 3:52 PM
Thanks, Tom! As always, I can depend on you to comment on my work before and after it has been judged. Thank you for being so considerate.
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