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The Child That Wasn't There
Contributed by
Justalady
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Monday, 5th July 2004 @ 08:28:30 AM in AEST
Topic:
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The Child That Wasn't There
Today I saw a child sitting alone on a parkside bench,
with curly dark hair and a warm willing smile.
A story book and doll in her arms were clenched.
I didn't see her father, or that her mother were anywhere about,
so i watched with interest, to see all that I could see.
What would this child do...would she become afraid and shout?
She only sat there quietly, then suddenly began to sing a tune,
one that I easily reconized and silently hummed along.
T'was a catchy one, and as she smiled, I wished that there was room,
For me to sit beside her and read with her that story book,
perhaps play mommy with her and her little dollie friend.
So, I stepped forward... to get a closer look.
But as I did, for a moment...I somehow looked away,
from the park bench upon which she sat.
In my upward glance, I noticed...she didn't stay!!
Was she really there at all, or was this child only me
as I was many years ago?
Sitting quietly waiting, for me to set her free?
Perhaps she was a ghost from my early past,
come to visit for a while and take me back in time.
Oh, the child is no longer there, but the memory will forever last.
Author: June E. Miller
2/26/2002
Copyright ©
Justalady
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2004-07-05 08:28:30]
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Re: The Child That Wasn't There
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by pixie on
Monday, 5th July 2004 @ 09:14:36 AM AEST
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wonderful write.....
pixie xx |
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Re: The Child That Wasn't There
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by Rakerman1999 on
Monday, 5th July 2004 @ 09:21:03 AM AEST
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A haunting write my friend.
Very well done
Roses
Larry |
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Re: The Child That Wasn't There
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by deathdrop on
Monday, 5th July 2004 @ 09:40:17 AM AEST
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quite an inchanting poem.
it was a joy to read. |
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Re: The Child That Wasn't There
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by critterhideaway on
Tuesday, 13th July 2004 @ 04:14:48 PM AEST
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| I like this one |
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