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Find the Inner Child

Has the little girl been lost? The one who was left behind Who saw the world through naive eyes Who had only the simplest things in mind And desired only love and affection From those who could not seem to give it Where is that child today? That girl who so often dreamed Of gallant princes on white stallions Of castles on distant hills that gleamed Who wished for that one great love To come and sweep her off her feet Is she gone forever? The tender heart that became tough She believed that things would turn out okay She just needed to pray hard enough Then she would be (and do) the right thing Instead of making more mistakes Do you think if I found that child That I could go back to the long-ago time To the innocent spirit that saw truth To the hopeful soul and purest mind That knew someday all would be well And believed God had a plan

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Date: 5/24/2009 7:07:00 PM
Beautiful......another great poem -Jessica
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Date: 5/12/2009 11:20:00 PM
Donna,..I loved every stanza in this great poem,..yet that last stanza, choked me,..yes God has a plan for you alright !,...to live forever! And I hope you write forever your clever words ! TY for this one.....james
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Date: 2/28/2009 10:49:00 AM
Donna, I think the inner child is still there, she just needs a little motivation. And my "child" has received it from your great poem. Surely, God has a plan; sometimes we just don't understand it. Wonderful poetry again from the Golden Girl. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/24/2009 1:48:00 PM
Hard to keep youthful innocence but I wish you luck with your efforts. Intriguing work. Thank you for your kind words
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Date: 2/22/2009 10:17:00 AM
Its funny...Id actually been trying to piece together an idea for a poem similar in theme. I envisioned that meeting between the two souls old and young being awkward. Like two strangers looking at one another with a surreal fascination with their striking similarities, and stark differences. This is an outstanding write!! Much love, Steve
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Date: 2/22/2009 5:14:00 AM
Not sure we can ever go back, but go forward believing there is a reason for everything. A new dream, a new faith, in this journey that seems to be one surprise after another. A thought provoking write each reader can relate to in their own way. Well done! Love, Shar
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Date: 2/22/2009 12:39:00 AM
A wistful write Donna.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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Date: 2/21/2009 3:11:00 PM
Well done, Donna. This is one that touches all of us in one way or another....the world of innocence ...sometimes gets lost in adulthood when reality kicks in. Those childhood dreams often aren't ours to be. Reminds me of when I wrote the poem "Batman"...a different look, yet the same theme. ~ love, Carrie
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