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In the Cycle of Existence

In her arms an infant wails as my daughter walks the hall soothing her new babe, and the miracle unfolds. . . Her wee one's pangs will vanish. Soon enough, brown hair, like the child's older sister's, will lighten up and lengthen, and sleepy eyes will brighten! All that is strange to the newborn's searching eyes will then become familiar, as seeing, then testing, the small girl goes from crawling, then to toddling. All too soon, full grown, she'll walk the hall herself, a young new mother comforting an infant in her arms.

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Date: 1/5/2025 11:06:00 PM
In the Cycle of life how our daughters take up our roles as mothers, comforting infants in their arms. Life repeats itself in time. Beautiful poem. Congratulations on your well deserved win.
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Date: 1/5/2025 4:16:00 AM
The cycle of existence is very beautifully depicted, starting with a daughter becoming mother and her daughter becoming mother in the time's cycle. Congratulations!
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Date: 1/5/2025 4:13:00 AM
Hi Andrea, Congratulations on your deserved first placement with an insightful and deeply profound poem. Success on merit. Warm wishes Howard
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Date: 12/1/2024 8:23:00 PM
A touching poem.
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Date: 11/26/2024 10:46:00 AM
Great imagery and emotions. Hugs.
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Date: 11/25/2024 7:53:00 PM
Life goes on indeed. A darling read. Love it!
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Date: 11/25/2024 4:11:00 PM
very sensitive and touching, the scenery through time and time, enjoyed dear poet
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Date: 11/25/2024 1:09:00 PM
Lovely! What a sensitive prompt <3
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Date: 11/25/2024 12:50:00 PM
very touching, andrea! you've captured this so well...
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Date: 11/25/2024 11:43:00 AM
and how and when some children forget the sacrifices of their mother... nice poem, Andrea.. its thoughtful and clever..
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Date: 11/25/2024 9:57:00 AM
Nice to enjoy an infant with charm and beauty.
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Date: 11/25/2024 8:05:00 AM
Hi Andrea, it certainly is amazing, seeing my grandson with a son of his own.
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Date: 11/25/2024 5:52:00 AM
Dear Andrea, I miss those days when my daughters were first born and now my granddaughters. Your beautiful words ring with life and change and the beauty our children bring into our lives. A beautiful read this morning. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 11/25/2024 3:05:00 AM
Dear andrea, this made me tear up reading, so heartfelt, the cycle of existence and life youv described in such a heartfelt manner, so touching and moving too. Yes it isnt easy seeing changes for me, and i think oneday ill get there too, as such is life and you for sure are an amazing mother! And grandmother too im sure. Pleasure reading your work. Sending you light always. Best wishes for the contest too
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/25/2024 1:52:00 PM
thanks , Ink.
Date: 11/24/2024 8:52:00 PM
The perpetual cycle of life. Passing good nurturing and love to our children so some day they can use their skills to do the same to their children. Wonderful to see, and be part of, the transition of child, to Mother, to grandmother, to great grandmother. Gods greatest gift to us our children. Hugs...
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/25/2024 12:01:00 AM
Thanks, Michael
Date: 11/24/2024 6:40:00 PM
The cycle of life. Sounds like letting go... a daughter slowly growing to find a daughter of her own Blessing to you and yours
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/25/2024 12:01:00 AM
You got it , Rick how are you doing?

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