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Childhood calling, Hidden treasures, Innocence, Innocence intact!, Look a little harder-it's there, Look into yourself, One Shot Wednesday, One Stop Poetry, Still not lost
I saw a little girl
Suckling at sweet candy
Feeling nice and dandy
Dancing in a swirl
I saw a little girl
Pure as a white dove
Generous with her love
Her arms to all unfurl
I saw a little girl
Chasing butterflies
Free beneath the skies
Watching yoyos whirl
I saw a little girl
She had an impish smile
That widened like the Nile
Had the glint of a pearl
I saw a litle girl
To mom, she was a handful
Effervescent and playful
Like tresses of her curl
Now, before I lash and hurl
Into the mirror I glance
I leap, I grin at chance
Cuz in me, I see that little girl
**Posted for One Shot Wednesday, hosted by Adam Dustus this week! Please do check out the amazing works of the poets here… **
How I write, is mine...How you read, is yours 
You rock, Kavita! “I saw a little girl / To mom, she was a handful / Effervescent and playful / Like tresses of her curl” Smooth lines. Sometimes i look at old photos and can’t believe how I used to look, but after thinking about those old photos, feelings come back. great picture and poem! Thank you for sharing today 🙂
OH wowwiees!!! Thanks, Adam! That comment made my grin all the more wider! 😀 I am glad you enjoyed this poem, and that it brought back lovely memories to you as well… Old photos really are SOMETHING, aren’t they?!
And for that “handful” bit, I am sure of that, cuz my parents decided that they had plenty to handle with just me! So they stopped at 1! 🙂
I enjoyed writing this one too…especially for One Shot!
Have a super week! And by the way, you are doing an awesome job at playing host as OSW ;-)!
This is just delightful. Take good care of that little girl. She’s a wonderful companion to have.
Awww…thanks a ton for your lovely words, Patti!!!! I am so glad you enjoyed this one…
That little girl is a treasure indeed 😉 I’ll definitely take care of her, and make sure she stays happy! 🙂
You have a beautiful Wednesday… (many hugs)
Nice one, Kavita! Love the way you caught the child’s spirit and the mother’s frustration with the child’s non-stop movement – then your gut reaction to the mom and finally recognizing why. The poem bounces with energy. The verses laid out the way they are looks like tigger bounces too. Good work!
YESS!!! I really wanted to relive those awesome times! And then I figured, I haven’t really lost any of it.. I just have to look a little deeper.. that girl is always gonna be in me (I hope) 🙂
Your mention of Tigger REALLY made me smile!!! 🙂 Thank you so much for your sweet words, and I’m glad you enjoyed the poem!
Have a LOVELY Wednesday !
Finding that child in us as we get lost in adulthood make life a miraculous trail, for childhood is always magical and abundant with no practical limitations. Your poem took me to this fantasy world of the little girl.. I could almost hear her giggle 😉 And is that you in the picture? You look so adorable… 😀 !!
A friend had once told me, ‘one never really loses innocence.. one just has to look a little deeper’… And those lines just stuck in my head!
I am glad that this poem brought back fond memories for you as well… and thank you for your lovely comments…
Oh, and yes, that sure is me in the picture! 🙂 hehehe
Happy Childhood once again, Ilakya…. we are all there, till whenever we wish to be 🙂
Oh I’m staying there forever 😛 Don’t fancy adulthood much really 😛
heheh.. Ditto!!!
Cheers to childhood!! 😀
This is delightful and so great that you can still see the little girl in yourself….I’ve been searching for mine in me…haven’t found her, yet, but maybe soon…This is such a happy picture you have drawn for us…is that you in the photo? If so, it makes me feel nice and dandy…she is precious! Heartspell
Awww…thank you so much for your kind and insightful comments, Heartspell… yes, that is me in the picture… 🙂
I am very glad you enjoyed this little reminder poem… and I hope it brought back some lovely memories for you as well…
I really believe that childhood is a phase one must never age out of, no matter how old we are… it is the one thing that’ll keep us alive! That innocence, those heartfelt smiles, the simple way of looking at things… I think it’s an irreplaceable treasure!
Look a bit deeper, smile at your reflection, and in no time, you too will see the little girl in you, smiling back, and waving a “Hi… welcome back!” to you.. 🙂
Have a Beautiful Week, Heartspell… and Happy Childhood all over again!!!!
sweet and fun,
Glad to know you that way..
hehhe..thank you, Ji!!! It’s good to know myself this way too 🙂
I am glad you enjoyed the read…
Luv ya!!! (mwah)
have a nice day!
your 55 is lovely!
😉
hehehe..Thank you Jingle… writing a story in 55 is kinda interesting!!! 😀
Innocence, like everything else is a matter of perception… You’re innocent forever Kavs…. most of us forget that little part of ourselves and get carried away… know what, I sure do sound old for a 30yr old… I think its too much beer and Thailand 🙂 nevertheless, I agree with you… its the little girl by the window now all grown up and looking back in time and looking back at the same little girl and her innocence 🙂 I will drink to that tonight till dawn comes creeping through some sinister window… cheers!!! And hey, I’m grinning with you so you better keep up 🙂
heheheh… I sure AM grinning (that same wider than Nile grin:)), Navdib… I guess I’m just missing the beer and Thailand… Well, it’s almost 4pm, and I’m in New York! So it’s okay 🙂
You sounded like a 30-yr old little boy, who so desperately wanted to grow up, and is now complaining about it… hehehhe… but your comment says it all!! 🙂
As for me, I am that grown up(??? really???) little girl, looking out the window, and smiling at the reflection that peeps back at her 🙂
Maaannn…what’s the time in Thailand now? If you don’t goto bed right now, dawn will creep in, in no time!
Thank you for your “deep and mature” 😉 comments, buddy…. I am ALWAYS looking forward to them!!!
Have a great week!!! [and go to bed already!!!! ]
Love, love, love this! Poem has a fantastic whimsical rhythm to it when I read it. Great lines here: “I saw a little girl / She had an impish smile / That widened like the Nile / Had the glint of a pearl”
Everyone should bring the inner child in them out for a play date now and then. 🙂
Amen to that, Jenna! Everyone should bring out the inner child and play with them once in a while 🙂
I am so glad you enjoyed this poem… It felt great writing it too!!! Recollecting lovely memories, and realizing that I am not really all that far 🙂 I just have to remind myself now and then, that’s all
Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words of appreciation! It means a lot to me!!
Have a gorgeous week ahead!
So sweet. I love the rhythm of your poems. Each line is like potato chips … once you start you can’t stop until they’re all gone.
Regards … Jhannet
hehehhe…potato chips!!! I love ’em!! 🙂 When I was a kid, there was this commercial on tv, of some brand of chips.. and it went” bla bla lba..something… no one can eat just one…ting ting!” The moment I read the term in your comment, I was reminded of that ad !!!
Well, I am glad you enjoyed this poem, and you thought its verses were like potato chips.. that’s quite a delicious honor! 🙂
Thank you for your appreciation towards my work… I always look forward to your comments… they are very encouraging!
Have a FABULOUS week ahead, Jhannet! (many hugs)
excellent write…you had me smiling and contemplating and it was you. hold onto that little girl…and let her out to play often..smiles.
Thanks a million, Brian.. It’s always lovely to read your comments… they make me gloat, and then blush… I am glad you enjoyed this poem..
And oh yea, don’t contemplate too hard.. It indeed IS me in that picture!! 😀
I will definitely hold on to her.. and I certainly hope we all do that more often 🙂
Hope you are having a fantastic week!!! (hugs)
🙂 this is such a cute poem Kavita! I think we all have that inner child in us. I know I have mine. I think it is one of the most charming things. Loved this one too!
Indeed we do, Tekia.. we just need to recognize that child in us beneath all those sheets of maturity and adult-like features 🙂 And more often than not, we will love what we see! I am very glad that you too see that child in you… it sure is a lovely thing to know!
Thank you for your sweet and insightful comments.. it’s a pleasure having you here!!!
Take care, and have a great week!!
What a lovely and loving poem. It had grace and playfulness and felt like it was floating on air. Quite a success!
heheh… thanks a ton for your light and kind words… they mean a lot to me!! I am glad you enjoyed this poem.. 🙂
Have a great week ahead!!
Aw, Kavita. That was a sweet one! And you got me to see that little girl too. Perfect rhythm, lovely rhyme, like a little girl jumping for attention. You got it, all of our attention!
geee.. thank you so much for your kind words, Joyce… I am happy to see that you too were able to see that little girl in you… it sure is a lovely feeling 🙂
I too am very glad I got my own attention 😉
Have a Happy Week Ahead!! 🙂
A beautiful mind, beautiful thoughts, what a gift, what a treasure, to still have the inner child, the playful spirit untouched, filled with untapped artistic potential flowing out to grace us all.
Splendid reminder to embrace our selves and be more child like in nature with grow up wisdom to chose, there forth you choose thy… a playful spirit.
Joanny
It really is good to recognize that child and it let out to play.. 🙂 Pleasant surprises await us all…
I am very glad you enjoyed this poem, Joanny… and thank you soo soo much for your kind and thoughtful words… it really is very sweet of you.. 🙂
Hope you are having a beautiful week!!!
This poem definitely made me smile. I wish I can go back to reclaim innocence or to have more of my childlike wonder.
I am sure you can get back your childlike wonder, Curtis.. It’s probably just hidden beneath those curtains of maturity 🙂 Gently brush them aside, and you will see that child smiling back at you.. radiant as ever! I am glad this poem brought a smile on your face… that’s the first step to reclamation I hope 🙂
Thank you for the visit, and for your kind words of appreciation towards my work… I treasure your comments!
Have a great week ahead!
It is so easy to forget who we are! Thanks – Bill
Indeed it is.. which is why I believe we should take the time to look for and find the inner child in us.. It will help us see things with a clearer eyesight..
Thank you for the visit, and for the thoughtful words…
Have a great week ahead!
Beautiful poem on the child within. Loved this one stop.
Aww… thank you sooo much!! I am very happy to see that you enjoyed this poem…
Long live that child within!! 🙂
Have a bright and fantastic week ahead!
awwww..what a sweet poem! i still see that little girl,in the mirror sometimes..yet,i still keep her teddies and the little doll of long time ago..you brought her smile back to my face Kavita..lovely poem..:)))
smiles a little girl..:)
heheheh…that’s so sweet of you!!! keeping the teddies and that little doll… lovely memories, aren’t they?! A treasure! Which is why, it is a must that we look for and keep alive that child within us! It will take us a long way 🙂 .. I am very happy to know that you too feel the same
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments, and kind words… I am glad you enjoyed it… 🙂
Have a cheery week ahead!!
When I came here today, I knew something special would be here, but once again, you’ve taken my breath away!! And on top of it all, you have not changed much at all…I still see the twinkle in the eye now that you’ve grown up!!! This gave me goose bumps and I can imagine that your mother must be so proud of the woman you turned out to be!! You are a treasure my dear and have captured it so well in this very special and brilliant poem!! I love you heaps!!!!! Mwah xx
Awww… as usual, I happier than ever that you enjoyed the poem, Amanda 🙂 And I am DOUBLY HAPPY that you told me how I’ve not changed much… heheheh.. I could kill to look the same 🙂 Thank you so so so much, sweetheart… Your words really make me blush and giggle… (yes, that child is still not lost in the murky adulthood…phew Thank God for small favors :))
I am glad you enjoyed the read.. I honestly believe that one should rediscover that child time and again.. it can really work wonders for us all!! 🙂
Thanks for understanding that, girlie… your words mean THE WORLD to me!!!
Morning loviez and huggiez flying your way, sweet lady-girl… 😉
I always say that the child in me will never ever totally grow up!!! And I like it that way…young at heart and always sees rather the positive than negative!! Yes baby…together we ROCK like you said in your comment on my blog…but I will reply in more detail there!! Love you lots Kav….and stay forever as sweet as you are!!!! Mwahzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz oxoxox
Yes yes and yes to all that you just wrote here!! Never let that child in you grow and get boring! 🙂 Adults can be sooo dull at times.. heheh
(*****hugs******)
That poem was full of childhood memories and sweetness, am older now but still hug my teddy bears and love them all over my bed. As a matter of fact me and my daughter do this together so thanks for taking me back Kavita 🙂
Wild Rose~
Aww… that’s real sweet of you … preserving that child in oneself can be a key to many a happy moment in life.. or so I believe.. Cuz the innocence of a child is comparable to NOTHING! 🙂
I am glad you enjoyed this poem, and that it brought back lovely memories to you as well…
Thank you for your kind words of appreciation towards my work.. It means a lot to me!
Take care, and have a lovely time with your daughter:)
This poem just oozes sweetness. The poem’s got a strong rhythm–good flow. Whimsical–you be sure to let that little girl out to play every now and then! We all need to embrace the child in us from time to time.
I make sure that I let that little girl play to her heart’s content… and I hope this poem made you feel like doing the same 🙂
Thanks for your sweet words.. I much appreciate them…
Have a great week ahead!
I love this poem; capturing youth that isn’t completely lost. Thanks for sharing it!
Awww.. thank you for your kind words…
Rediscovering one’s own childhood in our busy lives, definitely helps in bring back some cheer and positivity too…don’t you think? 🙂 I am glad you enjoyed this poem.. .
Have a lovely week ahead!
What a lovely portrait! I love the freedom you feel and the appreciation you have of the things around you. This is a wonderful world and I find that it is often under appreciated. Thanks for sharing this.
Awww… thank you for your kind words… it indeed is a lovely world, and sometimes, seeing it with the eyes of a child is best way to enjoy its hidden beauty… I am very glad you enjoyed this poem…
Have a great week ahead!! 🙂
It’s always nice to remember that inner child we all posses:) Your poem is very nice.
Thank you so much, Joe.. Glad you enjoyed this poem…
Yes, it is lovely to identify that inner child in us… we should let it out to play freely, at least once in a while 🙂
Once again, thanks for the kind words..
Have a great week !!
Brilliant writing…
i can feel the innocence n mischief in ur lines…
i rember how my mother used to chase me into my kindergarten class….never used to like goin…lols…
hehehe.. glad you enjoyed this poem, girl..
I wasn’t all that mischievous(ahem.. at least I would like to think so ;-)), and surprisingly, I used to not mind going to school either.. I guess I’ve always been a weirdo! 🙂 But I HATED (And still hate) waking up early!! grrr…
But seriously, it’s lovely to recollect those memories.. and to think that I am not really missing much (if I choose to)…
Am glad you too were reminded of sweet days, and thank you for your kind and delightful words.. 🙂
Have a very pleasant week ahead!!
lols…part of why i hated to go was bcoz i had to get up early!!!
No way!!!we were sweet innocent gals…right ? 😉 lols
Huhhh…. that’s supposed to be a secret 😉
But you are right, waking up early REALLY sucks! Same pinch on that! (hehehhe… )
Oh.. i love blogging! Makes me feel sooooo bubbly 🙂
That’s lovely Kavita, never lose sight of that inner little girl; she’s precious.
She’s precious alright! 🙂 Thank you for your kind words of advice and appreciation… they are much appreciated!!
I am very glad you enjoyed this poem, Cindy…
Have a lovely time ! And have fun cooking!! Thai…yummmm.. 🙂
Little girls are the most dangerous creatures of all, I find. They are way too mischievous and cheeky and unpredictable for an old fuddy duddy like me (okay, I’m only in my 30s, but still…). I hide from little girls like that because their dizzying high for life just wears me out!
Okay, that goes for little boys too. And little dogs. Cats. Anything that’s little and has way more energy than should be allowed. Is there a publication that I can fire off a crotchety old Letter to the Editor at? Them young ‘uns and their relentless skylarkin’! Thoughtless! Totally thoughtless! 😛
Okay, of course I’m only kidding! This was a beautiful poem that brought a big smile to my face. I remember being a quiet kid myself, but I too could be a bit boisterous at times and quite a handful. 🙂
You know what Tony..come to think of it, I too kinda those dread little ones (except my own little flashback self :)).. with abundant energy that we grown ups (30-whatevers) can never match! 🙂
I too was quite a quiet kid myself, although I like highlighting the not-so-quiet moments 🙂
Anyway, I am very happy to see that you enjoyed this poem, and that it brought back fond memories..
And thank you for your lovely and charming comments! Made me smile too 🙂 Ahh..childhood!!
Have a wonderful week ahead!!!
Ah, childhood memories…lovely poem. I spend everyday thinking about how I would love to have my childhood back. I miss that innocence, I miss that playfulness, I miss being a kid.
Is that a photograph of you as a kid?
Oh… isn’t childhood lovely?!?!? But then again, we can always have those moments now as well, but only we choose it! I sincerely believe that looking at the world with those innocent eyes will actually make it a much more beautiful place to live in 🙂
I’m glad you enjoyed this light poem.. and thank you so much for your lovely comments…
And yes, it is in fact a picture of me as a kid! 🙂
You were a very cute kid, you must be very pretty 🙂
Yes, I try hard to keep the inner child in me alive, but somehow circumstances want to kill it inside me. But I say, no one can steal it from me. Have you read Calvin and Hobbes? I have a little Calvin in my heart 😀
Okay.. I admit I WAS cute.. I am not too sure about the “currently pretty” bit 😉
It’s a good thing no one can steal you from you! Don’t let ’em!
Oh..and by the way, I ADORE CnH!!! I think Cal is THE MOST sensible kid on this planet! And his dad’s too damn funny! Mom’s a treasure too! Good God!!!
I suppose I too have a piece of Calvin in me… hehehhe 😀 I hope I do! 😉
You have a great time, girl!!! Looking forward to more verses from ya!
LOL!!! 😀
COMPLETELY AWESOME!!! 😀
hehe.. glad you enjoyed it, Harshika… It was fun recollecting those awesome moments, and writing this poem too …
Have a fabulous week! 😀
divine…..Zero is our childhood acquaintance as we approach with the innocence of a child ,the state of oneness or now or zero , ZERO embraces us to make zero.What is the dimension of zero ?
Zero is neither positive or negative reminds again first childhood introduction……………
“I am beyond every known and unknown dimension but with in love of no dimension.”
The dimension of zero we know from our childhood time and research of that dimension again is enlightenment, the real wealth of life that is happiness, happiness and happiness……………….
An enlightened master is one aware of this dimension of eternal happiness while living .
Children are real enlightened masters ignorant about this fact while playing.
Ignorance of this is blissfulness…..be that way little girl……………….
love all ….
Childhood indeed is so pure and blissful… Even the innocence in curiosity seems so tender 🙂
Like you said, children are the true masters!
Thanks for your kind and thoughtful comments, Ram.. I much appreciate them…
Have a beautiful week ahead!
Finding that child, treating her with the special attention and care she requires and making sure she doesn’t fade away and disappear in the cruel world of adults is difficult. But it’s also vital. Your poem made me think of this Kavita, we must hold on to that little girl, she is precious! Thank you for the reminder 🙂
Glad you too think of it that way, Lua… that inner child must be let out, free to play, and free to do her thing! Doing that more often might actually help us look at this otherwise cruel world with innocent and loving eyes… She is very precious indeed!
Hold on to her, Lua.. and don’t ever let her fade…
I am very happy to see you enjoyed this poem.. and thank you for your thoughtful comments… As for the reminder, you are most welcome…
Have a relaxed and beautiful week! (many hugs)
Such a sweet and lovely poem 🙂
Our inner child is who we really are, some try to hide theirs by growing up 😉
Thanks for sharing!
Oh… you can say that again, Magnus! No point trying to hide childhood, cuz like you said, that’s who we really are! Adulthood is a useless coverup! 😉
I am very glad you enjoyed this poem… and thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comments… It’s very sweet of you..
Have a fantastic week!
one of those poems that just makes you want to say “awww” 🙂 adorable, with added depth to the ending. very nice.
heheheh.. thank you so much! That made me smile ear-to-ear! (yea, that wide as a Nile grin) 🙂
I am happy you liked this poem… let’s keep that inner child alive…
Cheers to Childhood! 🙂
Have a great week!
You will always be a child who enjoys life and enjoys others. I love this one. 🙂 Your words got me thinking about my chidhood and how I still feel like the “brat” I was…every once in a while. 🙂 I hope you continue to see life and the good of things..like I know you do. Have fun today and keep us smiling. 🙂
Heeeyyyy…look who’s commenting!!! Its Doraz… the vacationer!! 😉 Howz summer coming along, girl ?? Having loadsa fun, I am sure! 🙂
I am happy that this poem brought back fond memories, and got you thinking about preserving that inner child… I am pretty sure you have that little imp in you even now! 😉 I get a feeling you are naughtier than your kids … heheh
Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words and wishes… yes, I will have fun!!!
Many many hugs and kisses blowing from east to west 🙂 Catch ’em quick! ENJOIIIEEEEE!!!! 😀
lol 🙂 Right back at ya. lol Yes, my kids do roll their eyes…often…at their mom. lol 🙂 My hubby acts like he doesn’t know me. lol 🙂
hahahahah.. I guessed as much, you naughty girl 🙂 I can almost see your kids rolling their eyes at you… LOL
I LOVE YOU FOR WHO ARE !!!
Hope you are having LOADSA fun! Mwaahhh
Take care, gurl…
sorry kavita 4 commenting late
another lovely piece of ur u r totally awsome
well always rock
heeyyyy … you weren’t late at all!! Just in time! 🙂
Although I think you are still a sweet child (:)), my word to you will be, DON’T EVER let her go 🙂
Thanks for your lovely words… they always make me feel fresh and nice… Glad you enjoyed this poem
Enjoiiieee.. (hugs)
Beautiful and sweet. I love the rhymes as well….and while I was about saying all the qualities of that little girl still remains, you ended the poem nicely by saying same in the last stanza….miss you, hope your good. Take care.
Cheers!
WOW!! AT LAST YOU COMMENTED! I was beginning to wonder where you’ve disappeared! But then I read the note you made in your awards post, about the poor internet connection! I hear you, Em… So, forgiven! 🙂 Jus kidding… The truth is, I am missing you terribly!! I keep looking for your posts on my “Blog Surfer” page… and when I see none, I close it dejectedly! I think I am getting addicted to your posts!
Anyway, I am glad you could read this poem.. and am happy you enjoyed it too… Thanks for wishing well for me.. I will never let that child in me fade… in fact she is what keeps me alive! 🙂
Miss you loads… I hope you are writing down your thoughts in a book (don’t lose it! :)) .. and then later, when you are back, or the internet’s better, please upload them here! I am really looking forward to reading A LOT of stuff from you…
Take care, friend… and have a great time!!! (many hugs)
It is a treasure to still look and see innocence in your own eyes. What a lovely little poem.
Oooohh..thank you so much for your sweet words, Katherine… It really is lovely to still see that child in oneself.. It’s the best companion one can have!!!
Am glad you enjoyed this poem as much as I did.. 🙂
Hope you are having a gorgeous week!!! Take care…
It’s so beautiful to honour our inner child and this poem does it perfectly! Lovely – you captured the exhuberance of a child so well.
Indeed it is!! We need to let her out to play a bit more often 🙂 That way, we will be able able to see this cruel world with innocent and loving eyes… (or so I hope)
I am glad you enjoyed this read… and thank you so much for your kind and insightful comments 🙂 They are very much appreciated!
Enjoy a great week!!!
Awesome when we can see the beautiful child in our adult selves, especially when we start appreciating each nuance… no matter how it seemed at the time. Thank you!
Aww.. glad you enjoyed the read… and thank you so much for your lovely and insightful comments…
Indeed one needs to see that inner child and let her out to play more often 🙂 It will make us watch the world with innocent and loving eyes..
Have a beautiful week!!!
Wow – this poem brought tears to my eyes.
For various reasons, I have no pictures of myself when I was a child (well, there is one as a baby and one when I was about 11 – but nothing inbetween). I visited an old uncle a few years ago (I’m now 37) and I saw a picture of a cute little girl, beautiful hair, innocent smile….and at first I did not recognise her – but it was me! Strange experience, as I could not picture myself as a child and had (sadly) not been given the best impression of myself as a kid from the loved ones around me.
Still, regardless, I totally believe in remaining like a kid at heart.
Thanks for sharing this amazing poem my friend! It’s so true – great poetry really does stir the emotions.
Chloe xx
Ohh.. I am so so glad you have at least those few pictures of yourself.. something’s better than nothing! And what’s MOST important is, you still see that little girl in yourself… make sure she sticks around, cuz she is the BEST companion you can ever have (even if you have some real AWESOME friends around you)! Keep this little girl happy, and she will teach you to look at this world and smile 🙂
And a HUGE thank you for your kind words… I am genuinely humbled by your comment, Chloe… You really have made me a very happy person by saying all the lovely things for me…
And even if my poem did half of whatever you said it did, I consider myself very lucky and blessed to have touched your heart… but if it made you cry, then my deepest apologies… that really wasn’t my intention..
I just want you to look at the mirror, see those innocent eyes, the beautiful smile, and smile back 🙂 You won’t need any childhood pictures at all!!! 🙂
Have a beautiful weekend, my dear Chloe… (you are one sweet girl)…
Yes, you’re so right – something IS better than nothing!
When I said you had brought tears to my eyes, I did not mean that I cried – just that tears came to my eyes at the memory your poem evoked, plus the truthfulness that we all need to see that little girl/boy in ourselves and nurture them.
You totally deserve all of the amazing comments you get from your friends around the world because you are VERY talented. In addition to that, you’re such a sweet person and evidently humbled by the compliments you get.
Great stuff – I love our little conversations and really love your writing! Keep it up!
Chloe 😀 xx
Awww.. very sweet of you Chloe.. glad you like my writing…
And I too enjoy our little chats 🙂 they are fun and insightful too.. aren’t they now?! 😉
Have a great time, (little girl)…
HAPPY WEEKEND !! Cheers… (many hugs)
Hi, been away for a week so am catching up with all the great posts on One Shot……
just been reading through all the comments which are so deserving for such a great poem…keep in touch and never lose that little girl…i am finding that as i pass the halfway stage of my life its the things i loved as a child that bring me the most comfor..and sharing them with my children..cheers Pete
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words, Pete.. They are much appreciated!
I won’t ever let the little girl go away 🙂 And will always try to keep her happy 🙂
Hope you too keep the child in you alive and well, and share a lovely time with your kids…
HAVE A FANTASTIC AND CHEERY WEEK AHEAD! 😀 🙂
Take care… (many hugs)
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words, Pete.. They are much appreciated!
I won’t ever let the little girl go away 🙂 And will always try to keep her happy 🙂
Hope you too keep the child in you alive and well, and share a lovely time with your kids…
HAVE A FANTASTIC AND CHEERY WEEK AHEAD! 😀 🙂
Take care… (many hugs)
reminds me of the way that time is layered…that the past, present and future are all held within a given moment…to appreciate the way that the Nile would be present in today’s smile carrying the little girl within–beautiful
Awwww… I loved your comment!!! Thank you so much for your thoughtful words.. the idea of Nile being present in today’s smile is really LOVELY! I saw it when I saw my own picture 🙂 But when you said, it made me much much happier…
Am very glad to see you enjoyed this poem, and I hope it brought back some lovely memories for you as well..
Here’s to THIS moment, that encapsulates all of our life in it!! Cheers…
Have a FABULOUS week ahead! 😀