She plays in the creek
when the water's too cold,
never puts on shoes
unless they are a must,
for she loves the feel
of the earth between her toes.
Challenges the neighbors dog
and always wins,
for his bark is big,
but they understand each other.
She rescues snakes and frogs
brings them home to live,
for she does not kill things
that others do not understand.
She still climbs trees
to see the world from a new view.
She loves the rain and
the freedom it brings,
when woken at 3:00 am to it's calling
she runs to play in puddles
in gown and bear-feet.
Her most precious times
are caught in children's laughter,
finger painting with her toes,
dancing alone in her living-room
and snuggling with the puppy to sleep.
Yet when morning comes,
she is responsible and true.
Acting grown up as the child does sleep,
until the time comes for her to awake,
and they are free again.
Author notes
And yes my nieghbors think I'm crazy and my son hates it when I'm in a tree. This is me, my inner child. How plays everyday!
LOL
~HM~, ~HM~
A contest entry
- Won't Get Fooled Again by Koblyn Kvaytis.
300 points, ended December 27, 2007, 11 entries
Silver trophy winner
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This is sweet! I guess you do what you have to to stay young, I'm sure your son will understand when he gets older. Thanks for entering, and good luck!
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Great Job!! I absoulutely loved this for I feel the same way just I am a boy..Lol!!
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Good write. When I first read the title I thought it was going to be romantic and gooey. but the poem is amazing. Good luck in my contest!
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HAH!! this was AWESOME!! See now, I don't mind dark or sad...but this is really the kind of stuff I wanted!!! And I HAVE to agree...you MUST be the coolest mom!!! Thanks for entering!!!
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You must be the coolest mom! Great write!
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this reminds me of the book stargirl
great write
and sometimes we are meant to be forever young -
this is an amazing poem.. wow, lol i dont knwo what else to say
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I loved this. It was very original. Thank you for the entry. However, please add your author's name and what position you would like to hold in the family to your author's notes. ^.^ Thank you. And yet again... I loved this poem. It made me laugh.
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hahahaha! That is TOO funny! Your poor son, he doesn't see how cool you are now, but some day he will! This poem is very soft, and subtle. It is beautiful! Thank you for entering it!
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Mystic
Thank you for sharing this insite
their is more here than a few words
For a minute, a light was turned on in your life
and I saw the other woman, the secret child at play
Love this
she runs to play in puddles
in gown and bear-feet.
Her most precious times
are caught in children's laughter,
finger painting with her feet,
dancing alone in her living-room
and snuggling with the puppy to sleep.
Yet when morning comes,
she is responsible and true.
Acting grown up as the child does sleep,
until the time comes for her to awake,
All amazing
Rick
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Firstly I would like to thank you for entering the contest!!!!
wild one!!!! Lmao My reflection in a mirror
This is such a wonderful poem.... our inner child, who said we cant act our shoe size....
my 2 boys look at me sometimes, and shake their heads
I am sure you would make a wonderful fun crazy sister
goodluck
Tracey -
LOL...nice write.I bet that was from growing up in the south.It was always fun doing these things.Most kids today think we are just crazy anyway.(LOL)...To be crazy like this one has to feel the freedom in their soul.Southern Souls are just fun lovin...
God Bless
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Beautiful!
I envy you your free spirit KIm. It's so very precious. I lost mine years ago, nut It must be so wonderful to still have it there.
A really emotional read for me
Great penning from the hearet
Gaylene
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very bweatifull
i see you used the same piccy as Lex
this had some great imagry in it, my favorite line was:
"finger painting with her feet," hehe so cutesy!
i like the storyline
thanks for the smile
♥
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I love the child inside of you sis. I have that inner child too. It sounds like you have a lot of fun. Excellent flow and content
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Mystic, why does this not suprise me? I can picture you, playing in puddles of rain, climbing trees, and digging yur bare feet into the ground just because it feels good. I love this, girl! Good luck in the contest and many blessings to you, Sis.
LisaMarie
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WONDERFUL!
You have captured the inner child in each and every one of us. All of the things that made our life so happy in our childhood.
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what a wonderful step into what can call to our inner child to have it come and play. ty for entering my contest and sharing this delightful poem.
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So Sweeet
This is the second poem I've read in this contest and they have both been so adorable with an image of the sweetest little puppies. This piece take me back to when I was a little girl...(sigh). I was so innocent then - lol. I loved this.
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Hey! This is fun and perfect for free verse. Oh to have such an imagination as you my friend. Wonderful work on this poem it was a pleasure to read with your smooth flow and word choice.
Love, Amera
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Beautiful
This was soo precious. I love the picture. Really makes you go awww. Good luck in the contest.
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