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PLACED FIRST in Nina Parmenter's I Can't Believe I Wrote That Contest, December 2018

March 14, 2019, entered in Mark Toney's Poetry Marathon, Mile 24, Placed 2nd

March 7, 2022 entered in the Throwback Challenge Poetry contest
Sponsor: Natasha L. Scragg

August 11, 2024, entered in Jay Narain's Inspirational Poems Poetry Contest

Little Giants

The child is a poet with innocent eyes
And a bumpity A-B-C rhyme,
A dancer whose feet with the rhythm of life
Move in jubilant one-two-three time.

The child is a doctor who heals with a kiss
And treats with a serum called smile,
A researcher who seeks out the meaning of life,
Then explains it with unflinching style.

The child is a chef who makes sandwich and Kool-Aid
And thinks it a royal repast,
A hero who battles the monsters and villains
And renders our land safe at last.

The child is a teacher, a sleuth, an explorer,
Controller of race car and ship,
Possessor of limitless spirit and mind
With holster and gun at the hip.

Reflections of children shine pure in the eyes
Of those who are watching them grow,
Remembering times when the sunrise meant journeys
To lands where adults cannot go.


Written in 1987

childrenhappinessinnocencequatrain

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/15/2022 11:07:00 AM

If we will but listen to our children, they will teach us the wisdom of the ages. I am reminded of the passage "from the mouths of babes!" Wonderful, lyrical poem Janice. Congratulations on your win. Blessings of youthful innocence to you!

Beata Agustin

Date: 3/12/2022 3:47:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this gem, and for sharing your talent. God bless you.

Franci Hoffman

Date: 2/27/2021 8:56:00 AM

Amazing piece, Janice, and your trophy win well-deserved.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/25/2021 12:21:00 PM

HI Janice, "Little Giants" really exudes all the innocence of children. Their joy, their curiosity and the love of the world around them;a beautiful piece.... and Kudos on your win!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/25/2021 9:32:00 AM

Your trophy win is much deserved Janice. I adored this sweet poem that celebrates the joy of being a child. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/13/2021 11:59:00 AM

This poem does bear repeating Janice! Out of the mouths and kisses of babes we learn the wisdom of life! Thank you for sharing your beautiful perceptive wisdom! Congratulations on your win! This is a fav for me.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/29/2020 1:34:00 PM

Janice, Loved every smile in the child in your Quatrains. Perhaps you relive a few childhood memories too. -Richard

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/29/2020 3:19:00 PM

Thanks so much, Richard. Janice

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/3/2019 10:32:00 AM

Your appreciation for the wonderment and imagination of childhood is so beautifully expressed, Janice. Such a great title too. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/3/2019 12:15:00 PM

Thanks so much, Susan. Janice

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/16/2019 11:58:00 AM

Well done, Janice, and so supportive of the wonderful virtues offered by our 'little giants'. Congratulations on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/16/2019 12:37:00 PM

THANKS a million, Sandra! Janice

Eve Roper

Date: 3/16/2019 11:33:00 AM

Welldone, Janice, congratulations on your well deserved win! Hugs Eve ~`*

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/16/2019 12:38:00 PM

Thanks a million, Eve! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/15/2019 9:41:00 PM

Gorgeous write, Janice, and a subject dear to my heart ... love the flow and rhythm of this, and the exquisite phrasing - congratulations, Dear Poet - well-deserved! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/15/2019 11:11:00 PM

Greg, THANK YOU so much! Janice

Mark Toney

Date: 3/15/2019 9:34:00 PM

Janice, I thoroughly enjoyed this, and the last stanza is brilliant! A Fav for me. Congratulations on your second-place win on Mile 24 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest. Only 3 contests to go before the final! ~Mark

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/15/2019 11:10:00 PM

Mark, I am so THRILLED with my placement and this wonderful comment! Janice

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/7/2018 12:35:00 AM

"Reflections of children shine pure in the eyes Of those who are watching them grow..." Wow! Well-expressed! Congrats!!! As a social worker in our church orphanage, I see kids as "little giants" by God's grace. God bless you.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/7/2018 7:04:00 AM

Thank you so much, Beata! Janice

Miranda Hawley

Date: 12/6/2018 10:02:00 PM

There is only correct and well written information in this poem. Its short but full of truth.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/7/2018 7:08:00 AM

Thank you so much, Miranda! Janice

John Gondolf

Date: 12/6/2018 9:39:00 PM

Congrats on your trophy win, Janice, nicely done. John

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/7/2018 7:09:00 AM

Thank you so much, John!

Daniel Turner

Date: 12/6/2018 8:41:00 PM

HEY!!! Congratulations Janice on your podium write. Even though I'm old now, I still dream some of the dreams I had as a boy, only now it's all about what could have been:) So many dreams left behind.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/6/2018 9:06:00 PM

Thanks so much, Danny! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/6/2018 6:27:00 PM

Best wishes and sincere congrats on your win in Nina's contest, Janice - blessings to you and yours for a joyous holiday season, my friend! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/6/2018 6:49:00 PM

Thank you so much, Greg! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Janice

Curtis Johnson

Date: 12/6/2018 4:25:00 PM

Congrats Janice. Well done.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/6/2018 6:10:00 PM

Thanks so much, Curtis! Janice

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/6/2018 2:51:00 PM

The Children and Angels are smiling :)...congrats on your old & new win, Janice...love & light...{*J*}...^WW^

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/6/2018 6:10:00 PM

Thanks so much, WW! Janice

Afzal Nusker

Date: 6/27/2017 12:45:00 AM

A lovely tribute to children. Congrats on your win, Janice.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/27/2017 1:31:00 AM

Thanks so much, Afzal Janice

Bl Devnath

Date: 7/15/2016 2:55:00 PM

Congrats on your win with this beautiful poem my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/15/2016 3:36:00 PM

Thank you for being so supportive, BL! Janice

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/15/2016 3:53:00 AM

Congrats Janice, for your placement with this lovely piece!! ;-)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/15/2016 3:37:00 PM

Thank you so much, Teddy! Janice

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/13/2016 1:02:00 AM

Janice, Congratulations on your awesome win. Thank you for the support. Stop by and enjoy the sanity of my newest Blog "In Red's Silent Fury." Always & Forever WUV ~LINDA~

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/15/2016 3:38:00 PM

Linda, thank YOU for sponsoring the contest and for my placement! Janice