Oh My Perfect Child

Oh my perfect child, why must you grow so tall?
It wasn't even that long ago, when you were very small.

Oh my perfect child, how do you learn so fast?
Those days of asking all those questions, are now lost within your past.

Oh my perfect child, what makes you be so kind?
There aren't others like you that anyone could find.

Oh my perfect child, you have so much to give.
To help and care for others are the ways that you must live.

Oh my perfect child, you made all your dreams come true.
And that is why my heart is filled, with so much love for you.

Oh my perfect child, keep good memories and don't forget,
the places that you've been or the people you have met.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
April 13, 2012 at 6:04 PM
A poem that would make any child feel proud to be this child!! congrats on your win.
Brown Avatar
April 13, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Congratulations on your win in the wonderful contest Francine sponsored "children in rhyme". You did yourself proud with this super poem Caitlin. Love, Carol
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April 12, 2012 at 9:27 AM
congrats Caitlin on a fantastid write and win for the children's contest luv..
Eastman Avatar
April 12, 2012 at 8:13 AM
Beautifully written. Congratulations on the win.
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April 12, 2012 at 7:00 AM
Very lovely Caitlin! Congratulations on your win ...Samia
Johnson Avatar
April 11, 2012 at 11:18 PM
Lovely poem and great win. Love, Joyce
Roberts Avatar
April 11, 2012 at 10:24 PM
congrats Caitlin on your fourth place win in the contest , great job
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