How Quickly They Grow

She always said,
"a ballerina I will be,
just watch me mom,
one day you will see."

"I will be so graceful,
as I leap so high,
and whirl, and twirl,
like a bird in flight."

"Maybe daddy,
will take the time,
to watch me dance,
wouldn't that be just divine."

I gave her a hug,
and told her that would be great,
then her daddy would see,
the beautiful girl, we had made.

Then off she went,
walking on her toes,
as I sat there thinking,
how quickly they grow.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 1/23/2009 6:10:00 AM
The beauty of this piece is so well captured with your tender words. I can see it all transforming. Well done and thanks for giving your eyes to my work this morning..always appreciated.
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Date: 1/23/2009 5:13:00 AM
At some time or another every little girl dreams of being a dancer... this is delightful Christy! Love, Keith
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Date: 1/22/2009 8:54:00 PM
Christy I just want to thank you for all the support you've given me and others throughout the years, you are the main reason I'm still here, God Bless you my dear friend, Ron
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Date: 1/22/2009 6:48:00 AM
Smile~So tender, true and filled with love!!!~Painted within a serene setting, and wrapped in the pretty of creatives able flow!!!~"Good Morning Precious & Gifted Christy Hardy & All Your Loves!!!"~I hope that this new year has been going wonderfully for You All dear lady!!!~I truly loved the "Beauty of Your Heart" which was beheld within this write here~So very very lovely!!!~ "Have A Blessed & Glorious Day Today Dear Lady~My Love To You & Your Loves Always, John!!!":)
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Date: 1/22/2009 5:04:00 AM
My baby girl is 26. This sure makes me want to cry my eyes out. Such is life, so fleeting. Precious are the memories of their youth. Love, Shar
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Date: 1/21/2009 6:06:00 PM
My baby turned 18 last week and yesterday I looked at him with pride when they brought him into the hospital room. Beautiful job Christy. Laurie
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