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Old Red

                        Oldest possession, I hold dear
                                
                        Loved since I was just a year...

                        Doggy mine, always kept near

 
                        Red fur rubbed bare, from baby's care

                        Endless loving gaze, his gentle brown eyes stare

                        Deepen lullaby dreams, a young childhood fair.



                          An updated journal rhyming acrostic poem
                                    Written by Bj Legros Kelley
                                            May 12, 2019


                                          Photo was taken
                                                   By
                                        Anna Marie Kaianah     
                                     
                                    
                                        Used by permission. 
                                 With her photograph entitled
                          "Grammy's Pen and Babyhood Friend"
                                     Copyright 1/25/2023

Copyright © Bj Legros Kelley | Year Posted 2023

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Valsa George Date: 2/19/2023 7:07:00 PM Very cute one BJ. I can so well relate. I had a doll, not perfect like the barbie dolls. It was a plastic doll of cheaper stuff. Still I held it so close to my heart even in my sleep and made small dress for it. Your poem, beautifully rhyming is a delight to read expressing a child's fondness for a doggie doll. Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 3/2/2023 10:23:00 PM Aw, that is so sweet Valsa. I didn't have a real Barbie Doll either, I remember the others, and they were sweet :) I'm glad you like my poem, this sweet lifelong treasure is really dear to my heart. I have many children and grandchildren, and I am so blessed when a toy they receive becomes one of those cherished treasures to them. I simply loved the stuffin' out of my dog, my mother had to sew him up numerous times. Even the thread she repaired my dog with is beyond precious to me. A treasure filled with memories. <3

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/2/2023 2:03:00 PM A fun write/picture. Good memories are the best. Have a blessed day..................... Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 3/2/2023 10:18:00 PM Those memories are priceless, and it's so nice to have a tangible artifact in the form of a well loved toy that brings such memories alive :) Thank you Paula, you be blessed as well :)

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/31/2023 7:25:00 PM Sweet, Cute and Cozy, Adorable!! Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 3/2/2023 10:17:00 PM Thank you Gershon :)

Heidi Sands Date: 1/27/2023 12:55:00 PM Sweet poem BJ :) Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/28/2023 12:17:00 PM Thank you BJ. The eye doctor and hospital sent out multiple referrals out of State to specialists I Am waiting on the 1st one that started working on it. I appreciate your kindness and support ! :) Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/27/2023 1:35:00 PM Thank you, Heidi, hugs to you! We're remembering you every day and waiting for good news in answer to our uplifted prayers concerning your healing, which we will believe is upcoming <3 Your visit and words so bless my days :) <3

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/27/2023 9:40:00 AM Love the title, the pic and the poem! Nicely done! Very cool! Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/27/2023 1:33:00 PM Thank you Kim, :) my daughter took the photo, and added more sweet memories to Old Red :) I appreciate your uplifting words and visit! I hope you are well my friend :) <3

Harry Horsman Date: 1/26/2023 5:17:00 PM Such a beautiful poem, with this small poem, which gets to the point so poignant. LOve this,,, Harry. Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/27/2023 1:31:00 PM Thank you so much, Harry, I so appreciate your visit and kind words. My family is praying that you are doing well, and I look forward to reading many more of your poems and enjoy your visits here <3 It is so good to hear from you :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/26/2023 7:27:00 AM Enjoyed your poem, BJ. Delightful in memories. Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/27/2023 1:26:00 PM Thank you Vijay, yes, many sweet memories, and a very fun write :)

Sara Kendrick Date: 1/26/2023 2:19:00 AM Creative work and nice photo to go along with it. Thank you for dropping by my page with congratulations. I appreciate you taking the time to do so. Sara Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/27/2023 1:25:00 PM Thank you Sara! I appreciate your visit and comment :) I hope you and yours are all doing well <3

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 1/25/2023 10:58:00 PM How wonderful to meet your oldest friend, BJ! I can see the love in his gaze. I enjoyed both the sweet poem and picture. Blessings. ;) Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/26/2023 2:03:00 AM :) Isn't he cute? I've always loved him. My mom had to sew him up quite a few times when I was little because I simply loved the stuffin' out of my sweet Old Red :) I'm happy to introduce him to you! <3 Blessings to you as well dear Evelyn :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/25/2023 10:56:00 PM Great acoustic. Thanks for sharing. Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/26/2023 1:59:00 AM Thank you, Victor :) It was a fun share for certain!

Anna Marie Kaianah Date: 1/25/2023 5:44:00 PM Sweet poem! I too still have a cherished old toy from my childhood (That you gave me, ha! ;) Keep up the good work on your writing! Love you, mama. <3 Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/25/2023 7:03:00 PM Aw, Anna, yep, your cat :) Well that and fifty zillion other stuffies right? But, yes, that cat, it was a first coming to you in your young babyhood life as well <3 This was a fun collaboration on Old Red, who would have thought? My journal poem was simple, fun, and I didn't even think I'd ever show it to anyone when I jotted it down. But you have blessed me with your fun, photo, and added poet's pen <3 You are a blessing :)