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From the Edge of the Shore

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                        I was holding your hand, …you were such a brave little knight…
                        On that first day of kindergarten, ...as you walked out of sight
                                              
                                                                
                        Now,  binoculars find you….standing proud in your whites…
                          I can see you so clearly and my throat squeezes tight


                        We have watched from the dock, from each shore of your life
                       There are no words to tell you, how each moment shined bright

                                                            ~
  


                       
        with bravado, and a winning smile, your spirit and courage, always shining





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Dedicated to my beloved grandson..who has just returned from deployment aboard the U.S.S. Truxtun

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John Freeman

December 17, 2011 at 11:14 AM

Wishing you Merry Holidays and happy New Year!!! Carrie, thank your for your contribution of precious seed to keep us safe in these trying times in your belove grandson. And thanks for the honor of reading you worthy poetry.Congrats on a worthy third place. Agape, Moses

Debbie Guzzi

December 17, 2011 at 6:53 AM

Proud Gran here ..nice winning write. Congrad's Happy Holy Days Light & Love

Bob Quigley

December 16, 2011 at 10:46 PM

Love this one Carrie. Well written. Congratulations

Carol Sunshine Brown

December 16, 2011 at 1:01 PM

Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Retread" contest Carrie. Love, Carol

Debbie Guzzi

October 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM

I see you have not tryed ballad form I do so hope you try one for my contest Creepy Irish Critters! I am sure you can do it! [Above is a very sweet short write!] Light & Love

John Freeman

September 3, 2011 at 11:16 AM

Beautiful Carrie...bravado......congratulations on your poem's worthiness. Agape, Moses

Jack Horne

September 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM

Many congratulations, Carrie : )

Lori Lucas Mcclure

September 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

Congratulations on your win!!!!--Lori

Caryl Ramsdale

September 3, 2011 at 3:19 AM

A Sixth Place Win Congratulations. CR

Lee Ramage

September 2, 2011 at 12:57 AM

Carrie, what a touching tribute to your grandson. I saw him going into school... they grow so fast. May he be safe and return home soon. Love Lee

Paul Beadnall

September 1, 2011 at 6:54 PM

Congrats on your win,Carrie,beautiful dedication blessings from Paul

Wilma Neels

September 1, 2011 at 4:01 PM

A lovely dedication and aptly titled Carrie, congratulations on your win in the contest.. Love Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown

September 1, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Congratulations on your placement in Constance La France's "A Short Poem, Please" contest Carrie. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson

September 1, 2011 at 1:12 PM

A great poem for your grandson and I am sure you are proud. Congratulations are in order and your poem could just as well have been a first.. Joyce

David Williams

September 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

hey Carrie congrats on your win, must have been a very proud day..David

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

September 1, 2011 at 11:22 AM

Congrats Carrie on another wonderful win for excellent profound poetry luv.. and a special dedication to grandson serving to protect as my son does in Air Force.. he will be home Oct. 1st from Libya and this Mom is oh so happy ..prayers for your grandson too ...