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A simple new day, forty years ago,
reddish hair and chubby cheeks little boy,
full of mischief, spunk, always on the go,
playing innocent pranks, he was pure joy.

 

He Left Us Stuck Outside

He Left Us Stuck OutSide He Knows No Fear
A simple new day, forty years ago, reddish hair and chubby cheeks little boy, full of mischief, *****, always on the go, playing innocent pranks, he was pure joy. I had not seen it coming from a six- year-old-boy. He flashed a perfect white smile; something told me he was up to his tricks, with that giggle I knew within a while. He stepped out, locking the door behind him, with no way of getting back in the house. He grinned, in spite of the flashes of grim on my face; we sat waiting for my spouse. The spirit's lead without any glances, he flies knowing no fear taking chances. 8/16/2017 True story, he always has had a way to always make me smile. Never was able to punish him for his pranks.. As old as he is, his poor wife and kids now suffer. Contest Name: ' STUCK ' Sponsored by: Sara Kendrick
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Kendrick Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 1:31 PM
I was delighted to see your work in my winners’ list..I enjoyed reading the work of an outstanding poet..Your participation was much appreciated..I have a grandson that locked me out of the main part of the house once so this one reminded me of that incidence..Sara
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:30 PM
Thank you, Sara so very much for the placement. I am tickled that you related to this one, he was and is my tease and my daredevil.I could never get mad at him, he always put a smile on my face.but he is getting payed forward :) ~`* Hugs Eve
Inman Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 7:38 AM
You made me smile Eve. I doubt you had one on your face at the time though. Nice write.
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:31 PM
Thank you, James, I always did with him. ~`* Hugs Eve
La France Avatar
September 27, 2017 at 5:02 PM
Eve, kids !!!! Congratulations on your wonderful win ....
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:33 PM
Thank you , Broken Wings, for the congratulations; he was my little pest. ~`* Hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
September 27, 2017 at 4:34 PM
Such a fun sonnet and lovely memories Eve, congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:34 PM
Thank you ,Jan , for the congratulations . ~`* Hugs Eve
Y. Avatar
August 19, 2017 at 12:57 PM
Hi Eve, What a good take on the contest theme. It was delight to read. I can relate very well.Life is an "adventure" with my son. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:35 PM
Thank you , Alexis , for the compliment . I am glad you have such a wonderful connection with you son ~`* Hugs Eve
Andresen Avatar
August 17, 2017 at 1:59 PM
- We love them as they are :))) - A wonderful story, Eve - hugs and good luck in the contest // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:36 PM
Thank you , Sunshine , for the compliment . ~`* Hugs Eve
Dietrich Avatar
August 17, 2017 at 11:36 AM
hahaha. His wife and kids now suffer.That was funny, eve. My son was worse than yours I believe. You would have to have been there to know what i am saying. i always wondered if Karma would bite him in the butt, and she did. His own little boy is double the trouble!
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:37 PM
Thank you , Andrea , for the compliment, I don't know if anyone could be as bad as my son.. . ~`* Hugs Eve
Gupta Avatar
August 17, 2017 at 5:20 AM
What a nice sonnet out of life's beautiful impressions ... Vivid images ... Enjoyed so much ... Btw, thank you for your congratulations on the placement of my Quintain ...
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:37 PM
Thank you , Probir, for the compliment and you are very welcome ~`* Hugs Eve
Sivey Avatar
August 17, 2017 at 4:44 AM
This is a funny story my friend! It seems that all children have it in them to do ornery things at times, my daughter did some as well when she was growing up! What a beautiful poem you have written, I loved it this fine morning! Great Work!!
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:38 PM
Thank you , Russell , for the compliment . but you still love her :) ~`* Hugs Eve
Warrior Avatar
August 16, 2017 at 10:31 PM
A beautifully penned sonnet Eve...best of luck my friend...god bless...^WW^
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:39 PM
Thank you , WW , for the compliment . ~`* Hugs Eve
Sands Avatar
August 16, 2017 at 6:55 PM
A sweet sonnet Eve. I can picture it. Good luck in the contest :)
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:39 PM
Thank you , Heidi , for the compliment . ~`* Hugs Eve
Wanter Avatar
August 16, 2017 at 6:45 PM
Oh how typical! Nice sonnet.
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 4:39 PM
Thank you , Sunlite , for the compliment . ~`* Hugs Eve
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