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So Beautiful

You squealed with joy, O' darling child,...
on that autumn day, white-washed with clouds
Your gleeful laughter could be heard
As we traveled through the rolling hills
where farms were scattered, red and brown

Your captured eyes, through the windshield glass 
found wheat turned gold, beneath blue skies
And pastures green, where goats that pranced
had caught your glance, with keen surprise
You were entranced, and ......O', so beautiful.

Eyes wide with glee, you begged to stop
The sun broke through the the misty air
With joy and haste, your eager face
pressed tight against the window's glass
As we pulled off near the meadow grass
We slowed our pace....your smiling face....was O'...so beautiful

Quickly out, you scrambled fast
To climb up through the muddy patch
Such chubby legs, you quickly raced
It almost seemed, a playful dream
A sunny day....your rosy face
This time and place was, O'......so beautiful

I remember how the moment passed
You plucked the stems of tallest grass
We followed soon, to lift you high
With chubby hands, right through the wire
White eager faces, their eyes so bright
Your own of blue, they brimmed delight
So very, very beautiful......

My eyes would sting, with tears unshed
My heart could burst with words unsaid
So all I do, is stand and smile
Such beauty on a country mile
One autumn day, to cherish while...
I hold such love my darling child
O' darling child, ...........you are...................so beautiful
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Sirak Avatar
June 8, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Congrats on your win. Well deserved. Memories made with children just cannot be matched
Gildersleeve Avatar
June 5, 2013 at 7:04 PM
Carrie congratulations on your excellent win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Posey Avatar
June 5, 2013 at 2:55 PM
Beautiful is not nearly sufficient to describe this work. Congrats, Carrie, This one made me almost want to start over..... Jake
Dietrich Avatar
June 5, 2013 at 7:14 AM
A very well deserved first place, Carrie. Congratulations to you!!
Andresen Avatar
June 5, 2013 at 1:58 AM
- A winning poem! .... Beautiful! - Deserved really a good place on the winning list! - Congratulations! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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June 4, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Carrie, :-) Congratulations with your beautiful poem. many different ways one can express the beauty of life. Thank you for everything. Goodnight * Linda
Strand Avatar
June 25, 2009 at 12:06 AM
Your charming comments help make my day Carrie.Thanks Brian
Hickman Avatar
June 3, 2009 at 10:16 PM
very very beautiful and truly touching poetry with such wonderful imagery,, very very well written,and Thank you for your comments and especially for taking the time reading my words,,blessings..Cecil
Reyes Avatar
May 31, 2009 at 6:19 PM
lovely poem. evokes pleasant memories. and thanks carrie for your comments on my poems. it is truly inspiring. ~Andrea Bianca
Chircop Avatar
May 31, 2009 at 7:56 AM
beautiful work--charma
La France Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 7:51 AM
A beautifully written poem, filled with love. A winner for sure.
Shango Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 7:40 AM
Flowing narrative nostalgic with love and discovery ... love it.
Ryusaka Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 1:37 PM
This is absolutely beautiful (just as it says, haha) thanks so much for your encouragement on "Summer Script" and great job here =]
Strand Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Thanks for your welcome comments today Carrie.Rgds Brian
Johnson Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 8:29 PM
A lovely poem. Worthy entry and a winner. Thanks for alerting that I had placed in Summer Celebration contest. Love, Joyce
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Carrie, This is a beautiful poem. She must have been a beautiful baby! A mother's love sojourns. Great write. Love, Dane
Bird Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Dear Carrie, This is O' so beautiful and you pain a vivid picture, I can see that country mile of colors and the wonderment of nature. Good luck Friend! Thank you for your sweet comments, always apprecaited.
Strand Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 1:02 AM
Best wishes with this one Carrie,it brought back memories this morning of our second ,born forty years ago this day' a darling child so beautiful..must tell her when I see her later.'Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Mckenzie Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 6:49 PM
So lovely what a picture you painted how nice this memory you created with your family! Great write good luck in the contest! Laura :)
Winter Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Oh, So beautiful is right! What a precious memory you captured here. Some moments in time are magnified in our mind and hearts. You caught this in words as though it is something that will stay crystal clear with you forever. Good luck Carrie! So well done! Love, Shar
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May 22, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Hi Carrie Love this! Ah, to be able to see through the eyes of a child is so good for the heart and soul! So much talent in your pen! May it never run dry. Have a good holiday weekend. Love Light Truth Patricia Good luck in contest, winner either way in my book.
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May 22, 2009 at 3:25 PM
A wonderful delight to read my friend..your details are always excellent..best wishes.
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May 22, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Your love shines throughout this poem, Carrie. Thanks for taking us along for this joyous ride in the beautiful countryside! Love, Carolyn
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