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Dedicated to my Mother:)

When Will I Grow Up

When will I finally fill your shoes, 
Reach maturity like you did?
You seemed to have all the answers
When I was just a kid. 
I've been waiting a long time now
So maybe I missed my turn, 
I'm well past the age you were, 
By now I should have learned!
How did you do the adulting, so effortless,
Not overwhelmed or lost?
You juggled a job,a family, and never
Dropped any ball we tossed. 
You seemed so fearless, standing tall,
A million arms to answer each call. 
All I can think when life comes at me 
Is I don't even have half your balls.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 12/30/2024 12:11:00 PM
Never grow up, they load responsibilities onto you, shocking.
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Date: 12/17/2024 6:49:00 AM
Crystol, This poem makes me think back about my own path of growth and development. It causes me to think about many different experiences and role models observed. I've often wondered about what it takes to feel adult like. I suppose it's about caring for others and depends on how I was cared for. I hope you are giving yourself all the credit you deserve. Just the fact that you would write something like this is making me think you are more adult-like that you even know. Smiles from reading!
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Date: 12/12/2024 9:53:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. We are all very different. Sounds like you had a great mom. You were blessed. You are a wonderful writer so you are blessed. Have a great day....................
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Crystol Woods
Date: 12/13/2024 11:03:00 AM
Awe that's super sweet thank you!! You are as well my friend! Xo
Date: 12/11/2024 4:53:00 AM
- When you get "old" you will wish to be young :) - A lovely poem - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Crystol :) - hugs
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Crystol Woods
Date: 12/13/2024 11:04:00 AM
Lol yes every year I realize I wasn't old yet! Lol xo
Date: 12/10/2024 12:36:00 PM
What a wonderful tribute to your mom Crystol! I love how much you admire her and appreciate all she does! Great job and congrats on your placement in my contest. Thanks for entering.
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Crystol Woods
Date: 12/11/2024 4:26:00 AM
What an honor to place! Thank you! Xo I think when a parent passes before your an adult you come to idolize them in most ways. I know she had to struggle as we all do, but she didn't let that taint our childhood. She was amazing!
Date: 12/7/2024 10:56:00 AM
Don't be in any hurry to grow up Crystol, think young and stay young. That's what I do and yes I believe in Santa Claus lol. Tom
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Crystol Woods
Date: 12/7/2024 11:51:00 AM
Awe...I want to stay young but still be wise... it's that a possibility you think? Lol ty Tom! Xo
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