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Our Baby

The fabric of our world was consumed by You.
With each month our anticipation grew.
Before you were born you kept your mom up.

Held there in my arms you smiled and looked up.
Could there be a baby cuter than You?
Moments became years we watched as you grew.

You became so amazing as you grew
Part of us didn't want you to grow up
Yet we knew we couldn't hold onto you.

In but a blink of an eye, you grew up.

For Craig Cornish's Baby contest
My first attempt at a Trinatina.
Harder than I thought, thanks for the challange Craig.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2014

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Lucilla Carrillo Date: 8/4/2014 10:25:00 PM Richard; What a nice poem about a baby. it is always a blessing when a baby is born, but they grow up too fast. Good luck in the contest....Lucilla Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/15/2014 8:27:00 AM Thanks Lucilla

Casarah Nance Date: 8/4/2014 4:42:00 PM Oh how quickly they grow up, wonderful Richard. congrats on your win sweetie. hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:28:00 PM Tresure every moment Casarah, it really does go by quickly. Mary and I are so proud of the young man we have raised.

Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 8/4/2014 3:33:00 PM yes, they grow up all too fast, don't they? tritinas aren't easy, I agree, but you did a good job with this one; I like the personal touch in it - congrats on your win :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:29:00 PM Thanks for the thoughtful comment Charlotte.

Jan Allison Date: 8/4/2014 11:42:00 AM dropping back with my congratulations Richard:-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:31:00 PM A big hug back Jan.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 8/4/2014 8:20:00 AM Brilliant write Richard ! Congrats on big win ! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:32:00 PM Thanks Dr. Upma.

Verlena S. Walker Date: 8/3/2014 8:35:00 PM Life moves fast Rick. Beautiful... Verlena Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:34:00 PM Yes but ain't it grand!

Justin Bordner Date: 8/3/2014 7:15:00 PM A truly custum made gift, on loan I suppose. This is very paternally tender Richard...J.A.B. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:36:00 PM You make an excellent point, on loan and a truly special gift of time.

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 8/3/2014 10:34:00 AM Sooo lovely! What a beautiful write! The years go by so swiftly! Excellent write for a well-deserved win! Congratulations, my friend! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:37:00 PM Thanks Pandita.

Monterey Sirak Date: 8/3/2014 7:45:00 AM Congrats on your win. Love the last line. We look at our grown children and think, wasn't it just yesterday we held your hands to help you cross a street safely, and now you are crossing lines of time in leaps and bounds. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:40:00 PM I wrote a poem called time traveler that depicts this experience. Thanks for your visit Monterey. Hugs Rick.

Mohan Chutani Date: 8/3/2014 5:02:00 AM we all agree with you Richard, a fine win. Mohan Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:41:00 PM Thanks Mohan.

Robert Lindley Date: 8/2/2014 11:35:00 PM A fine write Richard, big congrats on your win!!! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:42:00 PM Thanks my friend.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/2/2014 8:51:00 PM yes, It IS harder than it looks, you are so right, Richard. And you did GREAT. I loved reading your entry and glad it got on the list. Congrats. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:44:00 PM Thanks Andrea, I don't know if I got it right but I'm glad it made the list.

Paul Callus Date: 8/2/2014 3:53:00 PM That's the most amazing part of it all...how fast children grow up; but if we are there for them, it is great to participate in successive stages of their growth. Congrats on your win, Richard. // paul Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:47:00 PM Yes, I'm glad I was around to participate.

Barbara Gorelick Date: 8/2/2014 1:54:00 PM And they grow so fast.! Congrats...this was a fun contest. BG Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:48:00 PM Thanks Barbara.

Faye Gibson Date: 8/2/2014 1:06:00 PM Back to say, congratulations! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:45:00 PM Thanks Faye.

Jan Allison Date: 8/2/2014 11:37:00 AM Lovely write Richard I too have had a go at this contest - it sure is a challenge! Good luck with your poem:-) Hugs Jan xxxx Login to Reply

Faye Gibson Date: 8/2/2014 10:30:00 AM It happens so fast, Richard. I wish I had written down more things...memory doesn't hold all that I know I would love to rehearse. Login to Reply

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/2/2014 9:43:00 AM Good one, Richard. I like what you've done with this form. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:53:00 PM This site is getting so frustrating to work on, every time I try to comment the box keeps jumping all over the place. As you can see my last attempt didn't work. Thanks for commenting and visiting Eileen. Hugs Rick. Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2014 6:49:00 PM

Tim Smith Date: 8/2/2014 8:49:00 AM One of the toughest challenges of being a parent is seeing them growing up too fast.. I have always told mine to grow little...Nice job Richard Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/2/2014 8:54:00 AM Thanks for being the first to comment Tim.