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Down the Road

You won't remember that you slept All curled up on my chest; Or how you smiled on seeing me, Which made me feel the best. The hours that I held you, Fed you, burped you, changed your clothes Will surely be forgotten As they should be, I suppose. Your babyhood will disappear Before I've had my fill And you'll remember none of it But my sweet boy, I will.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 2/9/2014 7:38:00 AM
Very interesting theme and nice take on it. congrats on the win, ilene
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Date: 2/8/2014 10:56:00 AM
this is so right. A mom never forgets. congratulations on your poem and your win. Love, Joyce
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/8/2014 7:18:00 PM
a grandmother doesn't, either! thanks for your comments, joyce - i appreciate it!
Date: 2/8/2014 10:56:00 AM
this is so right. A mom never forgets. congratulations on your poem and your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/8/2014 9:23:00 AM
My wife and I loved this one, Ilene! Such memories, that we're now re-living with our grandchildren (only better in some ways). Congratulations!
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/8/2014 7:13:00 PM
interestingly, this was written about my grandson, although i agree that being with him brings me back to my own days as a new mom. thanks for commenting!
Date: 2/7/2014 12:33:00 AM
Congrats Ilene for the well deserved win,I have followed your work with zealous attention ;no doubt you are a wonderful poetess.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/8/2014 7:14:00 PM
thank you so much for your supportive words. much appreciated!
Date: 1/9/2014 3:40:00 PM
Somehow I think that it's God's grace, these memories we can't replace. And when the road comes back around. We'll understand the love we've found. Peace. :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/8/2014 7:14:00 PM
thanks for another charming rhyming comment, robert! i look forward to reading them...
Date: 1/2/2014 6:45:00 PM
Oh goodness..........I feel this one so deeply. I have those same feelings, and know they have no idea how precious their gift to us can be. Sweet sweet poem!
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/8/2014 7:17:00 PM
thank you, carrie! i appreciate your comments very much and am glad you can relate...

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