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Wonder Awaits

A pink flower to smell, watch a red ball bounce, see a clown, a puppy to embrace, a mother's smile. A child laughs at each new discovery--all a mystery To see the world through a child's eyes would be like looking through an unchipped glass and suddenly see ourselves before we became time-worn and world-wise. A new lesson we'd learn daily, canceling those tired tries. Everyone would be a friend, even a tiny, interesting bug: no exceptions. Think about this: a child assumes the world is wonderful and wants to give it a hug; while we've become complacent and accept wonder with a shrug. enchantment is seen through the eyes of the children we should open ours June 6, 2022 for Like a Child contest by Regina McIntosh

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 7/27/2022 7:38:00 PM

I am much partial to poems that celebrate childhood. So much of the wonder of youth is lost as we age. Congratulations on a celebratory write. Brian

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/21/2022 10:38:00 AM

Congratulations Ann! It is truly one of life's challenges to continue to live in the enchantment of wonder that a child so easily sees and then gracefully re-educates us about if we will but open our eyes and hearts! Thank you for this beautiful poem. Blessings of wonder and awe to you!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/21/2022 7:37:00 AM

Congratulations on this win. Your "WONDER AWAITS" is a beautiful write. Today, be blessed with your win.............

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/21/2022 3:46:00 AM

"a mystery To see the world through a child's eyes" - True. Congratulations!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/21/2022 2:30:00 AM

Love this! Congrats on your win in the contest. God bless you, Love, Gina

Ann Peck
Date: 7/23/2022 9:56:00 AM

Thank you for getting us to look at childhood and children again. Loved your contest!

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 6/8/2022 8:13:00 PM

Wah!! I have no words to say! Amazingly done. My fave!!

Ann Peck
Date: 6/9/2022 7:56:00 AM

Thank you so much, Swetha!

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 6/8/2022 1:19:00 PM

So, so true Ann. We need to recapture our childhood. A wonderful poem as seen through the eyes of children. Beautifully written my friend :-)

Ann Peck
Date: 6/9/2022 7:55:00 AM

Thank you, dear friend. Have a wonderful week :

James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/6/2022 9:33:00 AM

Lovely Ann! I remember, promising myself as a young teen...always keep this feeling of wonder everyday, as I aged...not easy! tho I've tried so hard! I have a vulnerable personality, been taken advantage of numerous times, always trying to catalogue experiences, am 66 now..still learning...but still holding that belief, with awareness!

Ann Peck
Date: 6/6/2022 2:54:00 PM

Thank you, James, for your heartfelt comments. I've also been taken advantage of, and each time am so mad at myself for not learning :) It's good that you still retain a feeling of wonder at our world. Take care.