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Childhood memories

the world a playground
parents arms our nest
school was fun too
barring the weekly test

measles and mumps 
mother tended with care
flame of love vibrated 
heart vibrant and aware

our fontanel was open
we communed with God
but when we shared this
we but got a careless nod

we knew then we are soul
encased in body-mind
it took time to realise
to truth others were blind

counselled by elders
light of our soul became dim
taught to be street smart
God called but we forgot Him

looking back we now see
it was as meant to be
even though we seem bound
our soul is always free

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 12/11/2024 1:42:00 PM
Thank you for supporting my Flash Poetry Challenge, Unseeking Seeker. Your poem is both endearing and thought-provoking.
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Date: 12/11/2024 6:57:00 PM
Happy you liked it, Tony. Thanks for hosting
Date: 12/10/2024 5:55:00 AM
Excellent memories that evoked motherly care. Weekly tests? Indeed that's too much. We only had two a year. Missed your quietus.
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Date: 12/10/2024 11:27:00 AM
Quietus, yes, I write them from time to time
Date: 12/9/2024 10:32:00 AM
Apart from childhood norms, you were aware of transcendental thoughts very early.
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Date: 12/9/2024 4:19:00 PM
More like this is a reflected reality
Date: 12/8/2024 11:21:00 PM
A very heartfelt poem this is dear seeker, as i read this i felt the love of a mother, always taking care of her children, through sickness and all, and i smiled as i read “ barring the weekly test” haha: i bet we all are familiar with that. Growing up yes light in our soul sometimes dims, but eventually we find it all listening to the heartbeats of heaven. Always a pleasure reading your work: sending you light always
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Date: 12/9/2024 1:02:00 AM
Thank you, IE dear. I’m so happy these words resonate in your glowing heart :)

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