Lee Ramage Poet Rhyme

Only Child

People assume you are very spoiled,
Having everything while others toiled, 
Enjoying love ever encompassing,
Wanting for no material thing.

How surprised people would be,
If they spent some time inside me,
For your toys became your friend,
But a broken heart would not mend.

No one to tell your secrets to,
Or make a story seem brand new.
No one there to share your fears,
Or wipe away your salty tears.

For once my parents had passed,
Memories with them are my last,
Oh, a brother or sister would have been so fine, 
Eternal happiness could have been mine.





Written July 12, 2011
Placed 3rd in "An old or new poem contest"

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Vince Suzadail Jr. August 28, 2011 at 11:28 AM The grass is not always greener (except over the septic tank). I was one of the lucky ones. We had little materially, but I was the oldest of five brothers and raised in a row house with 17 kids in the first three homes. I wouldn't trade that row home for Buckingham palace. Vince

Elaine George July 19, 2011 at 4:31 PM Congratulations girlfriend. Way to go!!!!!! I told you this would top the charts. You Rock girl. PS. I was up late after I left your place and deleted most of my old material from the site. Time to clean shop. Lee Ramage July 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM Thanks Elaine, you are too kind. Glad you were able to join us. Don't delete too much, its all so good. See tomorrow morning... at 0645 Lee Lee Ramage July 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM Thanks Elaine, you are too kind. Glad you were able to join us. Don't delete too much, its all so good. See tomorrow morning... at 0645 Lee

Caryl Muzzey July 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM Congratulations Lee on your third place win this this lovely write. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl Lee Ramage July 16, 2011 at 1:47 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments Lee

John Freeman July 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM Lee, Great job, Congratulations on your third place. Agape, Moses Lee Ramage July 14, 2011 at 10:45 PM thank you for your kind comments Lee

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 14, 2011 at 5:29 AM Congrats Lee on your terrific third place win with these awesome words luv.. Lee Ramage July 14, 2011 at 10:45 PM thank you so much Lee

Carol Sunshine Brown July 14, 2011 at 5:17 AM Congratulations Lee on your win in the "A Old Or New" contest sponsored by Brian Strand. Love, Carol Lee Ramage July 14, 2011 at 10:46 PM thank you for your kind comments Lee

Elaine George July 13, 2011 at 4:05 AM A very touching rendering from the heart. Wonderful, powerful, writing, Lee. yf4l, Elaine PS - see you at 7:30 .

Elaine George July 13, 2011 at 4:05 AM A very touching rendering from the heart. Wonderful, powerful, writing, Lee. yf4l, Elaine PS - see you at 7:30 . Lee Ramage July 13, 2011 at 4:14 AM Thanks Elaine, appreciate your comments. Lee

Jodie Williams July 13, 2011 at 3:16 AM I love the first 2 lines of the second stanza, great pen Lee Ramage July 13, 2011 at 3:24 AM Thank you Jodie for your kind comments. Appreciate your feedback.

Anthony Nutter July 13, 2011 at 2:51 AM What an excellent write, enjoyed the read. Had brothers and sisters, but never considered how those that did not felt. You reveal this very well. Lee Ramage July 13, 2011 at 3:25 AM Thanks Anthony, really appreciate you taking the time to provide the comments. It can be very lonely. Lee