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A child in the shopping Mall, wearing Superman kit, leaps up with one arm in the air and tries to fly a bit. With dreams of being bulletproof and lifting heavy things, and all the other powers being a superhero brings. Such innocent exuberance he'll find, as time goes on will be replaced with other things that he will wish upon. As years go by, no wish to fly, such talents would not be missed so here I state the humble gifts I'd have on such a list. To put my socks on, standing up, not falling on the bed, remember that the doorway's low when in my garden shed. To bend and pick things off the floor without giving off a groan put up and close the ironing board, and do it all alone read what's in a tin of soup without using a microscope when shopping, use self-service tills and not look such a dope. Mix a pack of custard that don't look like tiling grout and thread a needle first time without my tongue hanging out. All necessary talents as quickly the time flies and- hang on...I've mislaid my keys- can I have x-ray eyes?

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Date: 8/12/2016 12:07:00 PM
Wonderfully humorous Viv. Enjoyed your rhymes and it's very relatable. Loved the last two lines and the smooth flow ...and the poems not bad either.
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/14/2016 12:33:00 AM
Thanks, James, I forgot to mention trapped wind in there somewhere, too.... regards, Viv
Date: 8/11/2016 6:13:00 AM
Yo make me smile! A truly delightful write.
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Date: 8/11/2016 6:27:00 AM
I slowly fall to bits , but with humour, Richard. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv
Date: 8/9/2016 9:54:00 AM
humorous and entertaining my friend x
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/9/2016 11:26:00 PM
Thanks, Casarah, old age and poverty kicking in, I fear.... x
Date: 8/9/2016 1:04:00 AM
ohh, there is still a hero in us even as we age; a different sense of power that may be humbling, viv...charming, lovely read..huggs
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/9/2016 11:27:00 PM
Indeed, nette, but I wish I could open a jar of pickles with wisdom :) > Viv x

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