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Traces

My grandson traces in a book To build up pencil skills. From one car to another Every wavy line instills A feeling of accomplishment, Preparing him to write. He's like a nested fledgling Not quite ready to take flight. I watch him growing; with each step That baby he replaces And soon enough, his childhood Will exist in merely traces.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 3/18/2017 7:28:00 AM
Oh sweetie. What a poignant write this is. So true...I have kept my daughters scribbles to remind me of a simpler time. Your poem is top notch. Hugs to you, dear.
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Date: 3/17/2017 8:51:00 PM
Oh beautiful write Ilene. Much of what I love most about poetry here. 7 and :)
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Date: 3/17/2017 8:22:00 PM
This great Ilene.
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Date: 3/17/2017 7:28:00 PM
Absolutely delightful observation Ilene.You should print this out and keep it with a collection of his artwork - what a lovely memento of his childhood days:-) hugs jan xx7
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