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Growth Part I

Like babies do, I crawled along the "path of life", Then "toddled" my way without much strife. Walking now upon stronger limbs, Many adventures reeled in like films. I bit, I tasted, I tore, I scribbled, I banged On everything that would twang. Then when at three I prattled a lot, They could hardly keep up with me as a Tot. Then one day reality struck, a new baby showed up At our home, where did you get “it”, I asked Mommy? I racked my brain: from the stork, mommy's tummy? Excitedly, it seemed they barely "saw" me and I repeatedly ask; Do you still love me? I,m still just little ole me! At four I was able to Reason more, understanding Grown folks folklore - Who are my cousins allowed into Talks like 'Behave in Church, sit up will you" And don't put parents in the lurch! Grown folks work but never have money, Put that back please,will you honey? They say "Don't talk to strangers" but Strike up conversations with those they just met. More milestones to go along this winding path, Five, six, seven, eight, can't wait as year by year I develop And grow, to panth along between home, school activities, on iphones and mobile phones for indoor games and such. Some Thoughts actually voiced by the Tot.

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Date: 11/2/2016 9:56:00 PM
Great insight into the minds of babies, Rainbow Promise! Excellent write. Thanks for sharing and thanks for reading one of mine. ...Annalise *~*
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Date: 11/4/2016 3:39:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your poems. Got some insight from seeing things differently. I was glad to share. Studied milestones of children and glad you liked it. Good luck on your poetic journey.
Date: 9/14/2015 11:23:00 AM
Beautifully said,and it contained a subtle tone of philosophy,I love poems about life and this one made me relate all those moment when i was young and loved until my sister was born and all attention went to her.
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Date: 9/14/2015 12:17:00 PM
"...a subtle tone of philosophy" The philosophical part of me comes out when I relate to past experiences. Glad that you could identify with this poem. Now that you understand that babies need a little more attention, today you and your sister are just fine? Good bless and best regards with your own writing. God bless.

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