How To Make a Man

HOW TO MAKE A MAN

Take a little bit of sugar,
and a little bit of spice,
A double hand of impishness,
And a bucket of love, times thrice.

Mix it all together,
Add curiosity,
And a little bit of stubborn,
Mixed with propensity,

To fudge a little now and then,
When asked what he's about,
And look up with angelic face,
Whenever he's found out.

Wrap him up and cuddle him,
And keep him safe and warm,
Until he rises up full grown,
To stand life's calms and storms.

Teach him to be humble,
Teach him to be brave,
And most important of it all,
Teach him how to pray.

                                                Judy Ball

"BUT JESUS SAID,'SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME AND DO NOT 
HINDER THEM, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN BELONGS TO SUCH AS THESE."
                                                                                              Matthew 19:14

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Date: 7/30/2011 3:17:00 PM
I love the way this one flows, Judy.
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Date: 7/17/2011 2:00:00 PM
My sister has a 9 pound grand baby....he is like a little man with male pattern baldness. I got to cuddle him yesterday just for a little while. they grow so fast. my son is 12.
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Date: 7/17/2011 2:37:00 PM
My baby is 38yrs. old now. How time flies. Seems like yesterday they were playing in the back yard. Thanks so much my friend. Glad you lliked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/14/2011 3:10:00 PM
Great poetry.
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Date: 7/14/2011 4:47:00 PM
Thanks so much James. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/13/2011 6:05:00 AM
Hmm..A very inspirational write, Judy.
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/13/2011 8:10:00 AM
Thank you so much my friend for stopping by. Glad to see you. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/11/2011 7:30:00 PM
Another nice spiritual write. Vince
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Date: 7/11/2011 1:33:00 PM
Yes, the children, the innocence, the imagination, the being so close to God without even realizing it. Good write, Judy. LOve, daver
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Date: 7/11/2011 1:45:00 PM
Thannk you so much Daver. Glad you liked it. Have a super day. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/11/2011 10:43:00 AM
how true, such a wonderful write, well written. thank you for commenting on Rain Finally came, since i wrote that, we had a dry spell for a while, then since July 7, my birthday, it has rained everyday, and i mean rained, poured. on July 7 we had 3 inches a record for that date, maybe i need to write a poem, the rains went away.
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Date: 7/11/2011 8:14:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry with us Judy. I enjoyed reading it this lovely morning. May you have a wonderful week and enjoy life to the fullest. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/11/2011 8:00:00 AM
wow! I need this recipe.... this poem,, was interesting... can i borrow this poem... way to xool,..p.d.
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Date: 7/11/2011 5:53:00 AM
A wonderful message. hope more people take the time to read this. it's beautifully written :)
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/11/2011 7:31:00 AM
Thank you so much Susan for stopping by and for the kind words. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/10/2011 7:32:00 PM
first thing I taught my five sons was kneel to pray at bedtime.. at dinner time.. at play time.. wonderful words of wisdom Judy.. very cute and clever my friend.. luv the Gospel of Matthew..it is my favorite of theGospels...
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Date: 7/10/2011 7:34:00 PM
Thank you so much Linda-Marie. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
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