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Nature's Playmate

I watch my young son Look full-faced into the rugged wind His blond silken hair is blown about Like spikes around his elfin-like face. He knows nothing Of how the wind starts Or how it effects His cool Maritime climate. Only that this invisible wind Tickles his eyes and nose, Stirs up fallen leaves, And challenges him to dance - Open-armed - Into the deep bosom of the wind.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 4/2/2024 11:56:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Date: 1/9/2012 10:13:00 AM
Lovely imagery and beautifully delivered. I could visualize the scene perfectly from your descriptions. A marvel to read! Thank you for sharing and welcome to soup.com
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Date: 9/6/2011 2:28:00 AM
Barb,You have A definite feeling for nature and it,s interaction interaction with childeren.I lived in B.C.Canada and left to teach in California.You have poets spirit .I loved your poem.Crossfox
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Date: 6/8/2011 7:37:00 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Barbara. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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Date: 6/5/2011 8:47:00 PM
Aw... This is sweet. Good write! :)
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Date: 6/5/2011 7:36:00 PM
Your young son knows everything of importance that we adults have forgotten. Thanks...very lovely
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Date: 6/5/2011 6:57:00 PM
Barbara, the beauty of nature and a child.. what a mix.. I love the way the wind nurtured your poem with a playground.. Thanks for sharing,, God bless,..p.d.
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