Growing

Growing
I built castles with tinker toys
Mountains with blocks
Teddy bear he loved me
Raggedy Ann she talked
Will i be happy one day
The magic eight ball answered yes
I knew right away
And never had to guess
I drew pictures of pretty things
Like weeping willow trees
Tulips and daisies
Swaying in the breeze
Then came a strange silence
Raggedy Ann spoke no more
Teddy bear was still there
But not like before
It’s funny how life changes
As you grow older day by day
Colors slowly change
But they never fade away
I’m grown now
There are things i must do
And it’s not coloring pretty pictures
Like i use to
It’s real life
Something the eight ball can’t predict
Filled with pleasure and pain
And many times, conflict
As you grow, you’ll see
What’s inside can bring rain or shine
Don’t be alarmed if you get both
At the same time
Relax
May you never stop growing
No matter where you are
No matter where you are going©
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Congrats on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest. Wishing you the best Rhonda. Love, Carol
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December 1, 2011 at 8:28 PM
Beautiful concept of time and aging. I feel the same way. I too left my childhood, adolescence, and finally reached adulthood. I miss my childhood, but my memories keep it alive. Your poem expresses a great deal of imagery and that's what I like best about it. :)
Brown Avatar
December 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Rhonda. Love, Carol
Austin Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Enjoyed. Well, I'm getting old - 82 - and trying to "relax." You've heard of drive-by shootings? We had a walk-by shooting on our block the other day. Fortunately, no one hurt. Next door neighbors are moving out. I think I'll send them your poem. Congrats on the selection. daver
Young Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 4:28 AM
I really enjoyed this, the beginning especially, with the wonderment of talking dolls and teddy bears as friends. Nice job!
Brown Avatar
September 6, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Rhonda. Love, Carol
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July 7, 2011 at 12:26 PM
I have been in several situations where there was rain and sunshine at the same time and the rain overshadowed...Enjoyed your work very much this afternoon..Sara
Taylor Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Excellent message, Rhonda. Beautifully written. Enjoyed. Great Job. Have a great weekend. xxxRalph
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