Memories of my son

WHERE I AM KING Up in branches of a huge oak tree, Way up high where you can’t see, Is a crude tree-house of slats and rope, Held in place by nails and hope. It’s way up there that I am King, So I’m in charge of everything. With flask of milk tucked by my [...]

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Mama’s Baby, Grandma’s Angel

PRECIOUS LITTLE ONE Precious little bundle Dressed in pink and white Soft and warm and cuddly She fits our arms just right She’s Grandma’s Little Angel She’s Mommie’s pride and joy She’s Daddy’s little rascal And sister’s little toy But, she’s really just a baby Who is loved a whole lot We think she’s someone [...]

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Babies shoes

A SMALL SHOE A small shoe in a light blue box, And a story of what it meant. Scuffed and soiled by a bit of wear, Its contour misshapen and bent That little shoe was shod on a foot That was learning to walk a bit, When the baby left this worldly realm, And the [...]

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How quickly they grow

THROUGH THE YEARS   Yesterday a tot To snuggle and kiss, Today, Mom’s Big Boy Or Sweet Little Miss.   Tomorrow they’re gone To be on their own. It amazes us all How quickly they’ve grown.   8/12/90          Phyllis DeWitt VanVleck

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This poetry form is called Doriece

The Deepest Love   Mom soothed my brow And taught me how To smile again, When I was ten.   She held me close, (Love’s tender dose), When I was ill. I feel it still.   When my turn came, I did the same – She needed care, And I was there.   It’s meant [...]

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A child’s Valentine

HANDMADE VALENTINE   Just a little piece of art work Consisting of one page, Made with love by little hands And faded now from age. It’s a heart in sketchy contour Trimmed with bits of lace, And the words, “I Luv Yu, Mommie.” Are crayoned on its face. It hung upon the wall for years [...]

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