Juliet Ligon Poet Rhyme

Footprints In Time

Two taps in an oval, ceramic mold
(time pause of my playful, jittery tot)
were set to dry and decorated bold,
placed with care in a rustling garden plot.

Fresh blooms surround, abounding with vigor
like children's laughter, sunshine's pulse and rain.
His feet fast extend, toes growing bigger,
yet small remain his precious footprints twain.

5-2-2021
"Footprints" Old or New for a Prize Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Caroline Devonshire

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JC Brul May 12, 2021 at 11:18 PM This is so breathtakingly beautiful especially the last two lines, "His feet fast extend, toes growing bigger, yet small remain his precious footprints twain." You did well in this magnificent transformation. I enjoyed reading your works. Would love to read more from your majestic pen.

Sam Kauffman May 6, 2021 at 10:12 AM Our children certainly do leave their footprints of growing up in a garden filled with their decorated pots, drawings and memorable sayings! Such a wonderful, creative metaphor Julia all wrapped up in your memories. Congratulations!

Carolyn Devonshire May 4, 2021 at 8:39 AM A delightful poem, Juliet. There were many extraordinary poems in this contest. Congratulations on a well-deserved win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Hugs, Carolyn