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The Swing Writing from the porch now. I am down to paper and pen. Rocky will not let me have anything else. He insists on all of my time there is little or none left for rhyme these days. He calls my name in the morning "Ma, ma" He calls my name in the eve. "Ma, ma" He knows how to train me well. He has put me under his spell, and I have already fallen in love. It took only one time to hold him close in my arms. He has such magical charms. My husband and I, We now celebrate... each day a new. We are parents of a big boy now and he is home. He is our first kid. We are so proud. He is one of many... to follow but none will be as cool for me... as the first! At least that is true until the next.

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Date: 7/8/2022 4:53:00 PM
Thanks for the joyful poem today, Ann. I needed that. Glad you and yours are so happy with the new "kid". :-) Enjoy life, the alternative will kill you. lol A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Date: 7/3/2022 9:31:00 PM
What a delightful poem of baby goat bonding. A joy to read. Congratulations on your writing + on your expanding family (in all its forms). Be well always. Brian
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Date: 7/4/2022 7:12:00 AM
I never knew how much fun a little baby could be. They make you laugh... all the time. His name is Rocky... and it fits... lol... Ty for your kind words... Ann
Date: 7/2/2022 9:57:00 AM
wow, so you are very young and writing poetry. yes, it's difficult to do much of anything with a baby to worry about. It's so cool you are enjoying the experience. The first six to eight months of both my kids was the worst for me. They had colic and it was hell being up all night. GREAT poem.
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Date: 7/2/2022 5:26:00 PM
Sweet friend, I was playing with words... Yes, I have two kids. They are older now. This new kid... is a baby goat. He is so much fun. I feel like I have been blessed again with a wild toddler... lol... Hugs. Ann
Date: 7/1/2022 7:27:00 PM
The capacity of love for a child is transformed one's view of life! tender and lovely free verse, Robert
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Date: 7/2/2022 5:28:00 PM
My friend, my baby this time is a tiny goat. He weighs almost nothing and takes a bottle. It is like being handed a toddler overnight. I thought I knew how to laugh before, but I have been receiving lesson of late... lol... Ty for your kind remarks, YOu are a fine poet... I enjoy your writings.

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