Two Lenses

Two Lenses Such a dreamer and a tomboy I was growing up Like a busy little bee trying to catch fireflies in a jar Playing baseball with the boys instead of dolls and pouring tea Crawling under places where little spiders dwelled climbing trees with ease As I’ve gotten older I’ve developed phobias of creep-crawlers, and being far from the ground I collect porcelain tea sets and dolls with rosy cheeks Squeezing moments with my grand-kids and filling their appetites A lady I’ve become making grandma’s dreams Whistful Memories ; 2/25/2016

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/5/2016 4:56:00 AM

Awesome win... pd

Walter Alter

Date: 2/29/2016 1:39:00 PM

Love the contrast between then and now. You write with a direct innocence that has much charm to it. I think you could fill a book with rememberances.

Eve Roper
Date: 2/29/2016 6:00:00 PM

Thank you so very much for the compliment, Walter. Hugs Eve

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/29/2016 8:24:00 AM

Thank you for participating in my contest “Two Lenses”..It was an honor to read your entry..Sara

Eve Roper
Date: 2/29/2016 5:58:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Sara, this was a great contest it brought back memories dear friend. Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/28/2016 8:00:00 PM

you did this wonderfully, Eve. I too was a tomboy and never liked real dolls nearly as much as my stuffed animals. Today I would say I made a better master of pets than a mother. haha. AT least to hear my son tell it. Anyway, the spiders. yIkes. I was NEVER fond of playing around THOSE creepy things. Congrats to you.

Eve Roper
Date: 2/29/2016 5:53:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Andrea ,for the congratulations dear friend. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 2/29/2016 5:51:00 PM

I was a tomboy too Andrea and NEVER played with dolls preferred my teddies lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Anindya Mohan Tagore

Date: 2/28/2016 7:13:00 AM

Oh Ya! Sort of auto reversal of the story. Loved it, Eve. Hugs, Bobby

Eve Roper
Date: 2/29/2016 5:52:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Anindya ,for the compliment dear friend. Hugs Eve

Probir Gupta

Date: 2/28/2016 4:27:00 AM

Lovely reflections. Congratulations...

Eve Roper
Date: 2/29/2016 5:49:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Probir,for the congratulations dear friend. Hugs Eve

Vera Duggan

Date: 2/27/2016 6:02:00 PM

Excellent Eve, sounds so much like me when I was little, lovely memories, take care my friend......Vera

Eve Roper
Date: 2/29/2016 5:51:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Vera, dear friend, but you enjoyed yourself. Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/27/2016 5:31:00 PM

Lovely memories, before and after, Eve. I enjoyed reading your 'two lenses'. Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper
Date: 2/29/2016 5:50:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Sandra , for the congratulations dear friend. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison

Date: 2/27/2016 2:24:00 PM

many congrats Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper
Date: 2/29/2016 5:48:00 PM

Thank you so very much for the congratulations dear friend. Hugs Eve

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/27/2016 12:58:00 PM

Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed reading.

Eve Roper
Date: 2/27/2016 2:14:00 PM

Thank you, Susan, for reading my work and the congratulations to you as well my friend. Hugs Eve

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/26/2016 10:55:00 PM

Oh Eve this is splendid! Such a beautiful interpretation of the title! Hugs!

Eve Roper
Date: 2/27/2016 2:13:00 PM

Thank you, Arthur, for the wonderful compliment . Hugs Eve

Emile Pinet

Date: 2/26/2016 9:46:00 AM

The story like quality brings a friendly feeling to the reader and we can share your feelings for awhile. Emile. #7

Eve Roper
Date: 2/27/2016 2:10:00 PM

Thank you, Emile, for the wonderful compliment and the 7. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison

Date: 2/26/2016 3:59:00 AM

I can relate to this one Eve especially picking up creepy crawlies as a kid - these days I have to get hubby to remove spiders and daddy long legs ha ha ha:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper
Date: 2/27/2016 2:09:00 PM

It is so funny how as children we weren't afraid of anything and now as an adult a big coward. Thank you, Jan, for the wonderful compliment and your good luck. Hugs Eve