Remember

Never let it become a blur. Always remember the kid that you were And never stop feeling the thrill Of somewhere inside you being a kid still. By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: Aug., 2018 "All Rights Reserved"

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2020 4:30:00 AM

I am child-like, not childish, and there is such a difference; I praise the powers of my imagination that we can remember being a real child.

Carole Duet
Date: 7/13/2020 11:03:00 PM

I agree totally, Caren.. .and thanks for reading "Remember". Carole :D

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/2/2019 10:52:00 AM

Great advice Carole. Hugs Rick.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/2/2019 12:26:00 PM

Thanks, Richard. I think most poets/artists are fortunate in that we retain that little piece of childhood within us somewhere...regardless of the pressure to "grow up". Carole Duet :D

Jude Herrick

Date: 8/6/2019 10:56:00 PM

Awesome poems Carol. Wow

Carole Duet
Date: 10/28/2019 7:16:00 PM

Sorry to be so slow in responding to you, Jude. Thank you so much for your nice comment on "Remember". Carole Duet :D

Jude Herrick

Date: 8/6/2019 10:53:00 PM

Awesome poems Carol. Wow

Jude Herrick
Date: 8/6/2019 10:58:00 PM

It wouldn't let me submit, so I re-posted. Worth posting twice. So I will leave it. Wow!

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/30/2019 1:53:00 PM

Youth of soul.. enflamed heart.. beauty inside.. always should be kept vivid! A beautiful write! A pleasure to read your poetry, Carole.. warmest wishes..

Carole Duet
Date: 7/2/2019 11:55:00 PM

Thank you so much, Besma.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/12/2019 7:23:00 PM

Just saw your comment to me down here finally. I disagree that all artists have a kid inside them. Some can be pretty serious!!! haha

Carole Duet
Date: 6/27/2019 11:08:00 AM

That's true, Andrea, but I think the best artists always retain some part of their youth and look at the world in a special way even if it's sad or mad! lol Thanks for reading and commenting. Carole :D

Paul Callus

Date: 5/29/2019 12:27:00 PM

Short but lovely and expressive, Carole. It's important to keep our feet on the ground, and remembering where we set off from. The inner child will always be there, waiting for a chance to be given some free rein:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Carole Duet
Date: 5/31/2019 5:26:00 PM

Thanks, Paul, for reading and for your nice comment on "Remember". Carole :D

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/24/2019 4:10:00 PM

I so agree with this Carole. My grandchildren love to play with me and it has made us very close. They will keep you young if you're open to it. Lovely! xxoo : )

Carole Duet
Date: 5/24/2019 4:59:00 PM

Yes, so true, Connie. I love children and they surely do "keep us young"...at least at heart. Thanks for your nice comment. Carole :D

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/24/2019 9:41:00 AM

Great piece of advice, Carole:)

Carole Duet
Date: 5/24/2019 3:24:00 PM

Yep, Jo. That kid in us is what makes us poets, artists, nuts etc etc etc....lol Thanks for your "great" comment. Carole :D

P.S. Awtry

Date: 5/20/2019 10:18:00 PM

This is a gem and a FAV :)

Carole Duet
Date: 5/21/2019 8:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, P.S., including the FAV. Carole :D

CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/13/2019 9:10:00 AM

I couldn't agree more! Everyone's child is still very much within them, said me, based on my own inner-child! A great gem of wisdom. The best days are those when our 'child' is allowed to play - those are memory making days. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Carole Duet
Date: 5/14/2019 8:28:00 PM

Yes, that "inner child" is probably the most honest part of us all. Thanks for your very sweet comment, CayCay. Carole :D

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/9/2019 6:04:00 PM

Love this. I ALWAYS remember that kid inside. I still act like one half the time.

Carole Duet
Date: 5/11/2019 7:02:00 PM

Lol....me too, Andrea, but they say that all artists do that. Carole :D

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/9/2019 12:26:00 AM

Carole, the true gift of an artist is pulling out the greatest parts of the child within. You have shown the way here....

Carole Duet
Date: 5/9/2019 1:49:00 AM

That is so true, Caren. There is a child within us all and to me that is usually the best part of a person. Imagine if in heaven we all became innocent children again without the scars of life. Anyway, thank you so much for your comment on "Remember". Did you read "Through the Eyes of a Child" which "Remember" was taken from? Carole :D

Paul Callus

Date: 5/5/2019 11:08:00 AM

The child within is usually there to stay, Carole...maybe wiser, but forever young at heart. ~ Warm regards // paul

Carole Duet
Date: 5/5/2019 7:06:00 PM

So true, Paul, especially in artists and writers. Thanks for your lovely comment. Carole :D

Charles Messina

Date: 4/29/2019 5:55:00 AM

Once a kid always a kid. Although you are a kid at heart you are also a women of heart. Lovely write Carol. Hoping you are doing well. Love Charlie

Carole Duet
Date: 4/29/2019 6:47:00 PM

Hi Charles! Thank you for commenting on "Remember". Yes, I'm "a kid (and a woman) at heart". I bet you are too (except for the woman part...lol). Carole :D

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/28/2019 6:03:00 PM

I think that kid is always inside us. We grow around the kid, put things in perspective if we are wise. Yes, most should embrace but some had a terrible childhood but perhaps can gleam some good memories.

Carole Duet
Date: 4/29/2019 6:49:00 PM

Hi Kim! The heart of a child is so precious and yes, no matter what happens that heart is always there. Thank you. Carole :D

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/26/2019 6:02:00 AM

- So true and lovely written, Carole :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carole Duet
Date: 4/28/2019 12:40:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise. I'm glad you agree. Carole :D