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Prime - Pure Delight

Eyes
intent
small face scrunched
in concentration
little fingers working hard
"Look Mommy, I've tied my shoes all by myself!"





Inspired by Nigel Fawcetts PRIME-ary School contest

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John Heck

Date: 3/4/2009 11:31:00 AM

Dear Robin - Congratulations on your WIN in Nigel's contest! Peace always, John

John Weber

Date: 3/2/2009 6:09:00 PM

A big step in development, right? These days velcro steals the thunder, but I still remember the process of learning to tie my own shoes. Congratulations on your win in Nigel's PRIME-ary contest. Warm regards, John.

Lawrence Ingle

Date: 2/25/2009 10:03:00 PM

And for terroristic threathening. Don't even ask me how he ended up getting stabbed, I couldn't figure it out myself and didn't take time today to ask any questions. People have been calling all day but I haven't had time to answer to see what did happen during the stabbing. Tomorrow maybe. Also the dude just got out of prison just 4 months ago and just lives two streets over. I'm glad my maintenance man wasn't here. He's mean, but he's considerate. I've known him since he was 12. L in Lou. Ky.

Lawrence Ingle

Date: 2/25/2009 9:55:00 PM

So now I have a court order so the dude can't even come within 200 feet of these 2 Mobile Home Parks, plus we'll find out tomorrow at 2:30 if the Grand Jury is going to allow another tenant here to take the same dude to trial for splitting his head wide open with a large metal antique knife sharpener. We met with the Grand on the 24th at 1:30 pm. Everyone here is fine on that stabbing deal. The dude threatening people with the knife ended up getting stabbed in the back. He's in jail for burglary

Lawrence Ingle

Date: 2/25/2009 9:49:00 PM

Keep up the great writing. I can remember being in the same situation as a child. Yea, you wouldn't believe some of the things that happen around here. Last year we had one dude keep coming through here pulling a gun out and pointing it at several people, and around little children. He even pulled it on my maintenance man Mikie, and Mikie slapped him so hard he ran. I have the gun now. Then the same dude came back and pulled a knife on me, so I popped him up side his lid with a big rock. POW!

Lawrence Ingle

Date: 2/25/2009 9:39:00 PM

Lol. It took me awhile, and by the end of the day I had them tied in knots. I love this one, it tickled me. lol Lady you sure are great with your words. I don't really like this job here at this TP, and I don't really need this job, I've been wanting to sing that one song to the owner: Take This Job and Shove It, but this place was getting ready to get closed down and a lot of people would have been without a place to live, so I got a good maintenance man and brought it back from the bottom. L

Donna Golden

Date: 2/18/2009 3:58:00 PM

Awww...such a sweet memory! Nicely done, Robin! Donna

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 2/18/2009 5:15:00 AM

This makes me remember my 4 when they learned to tie their shoes and the pride they so well wore on their faces. A lovely memory and a lovely read. Michael

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 2/17/2009 11:41:00 AM

Congratulations Robin! What a wonderful memory. Great poem! Trudy

John Loving Iii

Date: 2/17/2009 9:11:00 AM

you sotle my heart with that last line. John H Loving III

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/17/2009 8:53:00 AM

Taaaaaadaaaaaaaaaaa the winner and bestest poet ever! See that! You go girl! Light & Love Debbie

Brian Strand

Date: 2/17/2009 3:02:00 AM

A magic moment indeed Robin.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Brian Strand

Date: 2/17/2009 1:58:00 AM

Congrats on your success in Nigel's contest Robin.Rgds Brian

Abe Lopez

Date: 2/16/2009 7:20:00 PM

I think it's great to remember these special times in a childs life. learning, living, and loving!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/16/2009 4:51:00 PM

Dear Robin, I think we all remember this event in our lives and you describe it so masterfully! Thanks for being the first to read "She-Devil Expelled." You wouldn't believe the crimes, true crimes, this awful woman committed to try to bilk her now ex-husband. It took nearly three years to get the divorce because she ran from the police. They were together only 6 months. I appreciate your friendship! Carolyn

Michael Jordan

Date: 2/16/2009 4:46:00 PM

Awh - Robin congratulations on placing in Nigel's contest - God Bless, MJ