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Simple Pleasure

I walk on tip-toes in the dark To take another awe-struck peep A perfect, tiny, masterpiece In blue pajamas, wrapped in sleep. My best creation, born of love Whose life my soul perchance reflects And every nuance of his face My joyous heart again inspects. An artist with her greatest art Whose work has only just begun Each day will add a color, stroke To this, my canvas, called "My Son." And nothing else this mother needs Not food, not shelter, or even rest But to gaze upon my greatest work This simple pleasure is the best.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 9/28/2016 7:51:00 AM
Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Cindy! The "masterpiece" and "canvas" metaphors are especially appealing. Janice
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Date: 9/28/2016 6:11:00 AM
Cindi- nothing greater than being a mother :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 7/19/2016 6:37:00 PM
A beautiful poem, congrats on your win.
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Date: 7/18/2016 4:15:00 PM
I remember this jewel! Still a precious write! Congrats on your win, Cindi! Blessings!
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Date: 7/16/2016 2:45:00 PM
Mother is always great. A nice 7.Congratulation on your win my lovely friend, bl
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 7/16/2016 3:36:00 PM
Thank you!!
Date: 7/16/2016 1:26:00 AM
Cindi, Lovely win. WUV **SKAT**
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 7/16/2016 3:36:00 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Date: 7/16/2016 1:06:00 AM
Hi Cindi, Congratulations on your win. Stop by and enjoy my blog "The Perils of Getting Old" if you'd like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 7/16/2016 3:37:00 PM
Thanks! I will!
Date: 2/3/2016 3:15:00 AM
Cindi, Congrats on your wonderful win. ~LINDA~
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Date: 1/28/2016 3:49:00 AM
What a pleasure to read Cindi.. congrats on big win!
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Date: 1/27/2016 1:40:00 AM
Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 1/26/2016 11:56:00 PM
CINDI, Congrats on your Simple Pleasure win. Hugs ** SKAT
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Date: 1/26/2016 5:01:00 PM
I was wondering if anyone would chose this theme..you did and did it so well. Congrats..I was hooked at the first stanza. Barbara
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Date: 1/26/2016 3:03:00 PM
As a mother, I can relate to your simple pleasure, Cindi! Creatively and beautifully written! Congrats on your 2nd place win and thank you for supporting my contest! Love, Kim
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Date: 1/18/2016 8:18:00 PM
Oh, Cindi - you got me, my only baby was a boy so you really got me. I know and lived this feeling when he was but a little sponge, absorbing everything and changing so fast. I would sit to just watch a moment before doing chores. Suddenly, I would notice the entire day was gone and I was oh so content. Love this. Good luck in the contest ... CayCay
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 1/18/2016 8:41:00 PM
Thank you! I'm glad I touched you. I have daughters but the feelings are the same. When all is said and done, my real legacy will be my human art.
Date: 1/17/2016 4:13:00 PM
Oh, I agree...nothing better. I love this and will save it to my favorites. BG
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 1/18/2016 8:40:00 PM
Thank you so much!
Date: 1/16/2016 2:08:00 PM
Oh wow, such a wonderful masterpiece who will colour your life in so many ways.
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 1/18/2016 8:39:00 PM
Thank you.

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