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Treasured Love

My children, oh...I love them so 
So much...more than they might know 
Know matter their twist or their turn 
Turn the page...for they will learn
Learn my love, for they all have 
Have held forever in my heart; treasured 
Treasured forever, dearly...are all my children 


49er Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Anthony Biaanco 
10.28.2020

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Jim Dunlap Date: 12/1/2020 11:00:00 PM Passionate and poignant. Very evocative and telling of your intrinsic love for your children. Beau travail. ;) Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 11/10/2020 6:47:00 AM An absolute fave for me, I love a parent talking about their love for their children - an absolute treasure Charlie for sure, what we wouldn't do my hubby and I for our two sons whom we adore. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. Login to Reply

Reason A. Poteet Date: 11/5/2020 4:57:00 AM a well-written wreath from a loving father. Kids are a challenge every age, though the challenges change from year to year as they age. This grandmother enjoyed your words. Login to Reply

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/2/2020 11:19:00 AM Sweet Charles. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 11/2/2020 9:41:00 AM Nice to see your poem make the top 10, Charlie. Our kids are definitely the gifts that keep giving. Congrats ~ John Login to Reply

Janice Canerdy Date: 11/2/2020 6:07:00 AM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Charles. Very moving loop poem! Janice Login to Reply

Jo Chamberlain Date: 11/1/2020 11:12:00 PM I really enjoyed your poem. Family are definitely a blessing. Congratulations on your winning placement. :-) Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 10/29/2020 10:52:00 AM Love it my friend... they can be difficult in teens, but we still love them.. Login to Reply

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 10/29/2020 4:51:00 AM Although a father does not give birth but his love for his children is at times more than a mother. Great write. All the best for contest Login to Reply

Regina Mcintosh Date: 10/29/2020 4:49:00 AM Beautifully done, dear friend. I love this so ... God bless you always Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/29/2020 2:16:00 AM A beautiful tribute to your children Charlie, they are priceless gifts to us. Hope you're keeping well. Good luck in the contest Tom Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/29/2020 12:54:00 AM - A beautiful poem from a father's heart, Charlie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 10/28/2020 7:05:00 PM Ah, dear Charlie, you wear your poetic heart on your sleeve so beautifully. A love for one's children is boundless. Your amazing poem reflects the treasure in your heart. I especially loved; "Turn the page...for they will learn" - so very true and wise words from a loving Dad! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan Login to Reply