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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 2, 2010 4:37:47 GMT -5
Hello guys, "Cherish The Child" is another old poem of mine…It was partially published in my local newspaper’s Sunday magazine back in 1992. At that time, my sister and I had an art/poetry show in a local art gallery. My sister is the artist. She painted her interpretations of about a dozen of my poems. The show went well. I hope you all like the poem...[/b] CHERISH THE CHILD
Cherish the child
whose mother cradles
him to her bosom as she reads
him his favorite story.
Pray for the child
who is pushed away
when all they wanted
was to be held.
Cherish the child
who holds tightly
to her father’s hand
as she crosses the street.
Pray for the child
who is always left alone
and is never shown love
or any kind of affection.
Cherish the child
who runs wild and free
in the sunshine and who
jumps in big rain puddles
with their new boots on.
Pray for the child
who lives in oblique darkness
and whose shoes
have more holes
than they have cloth.
Cherish the child
who is encouraged
to use their voice
and imagination.
Pray for the child
who is always silenced
and has never known
the warmth of kindness.
Cherish the child
who will never know
violence and pain
from those they love
Pray for the child
who will only know
violence and pain
from those they try to love.
Cherish the child.
© 1992 Lisa Arnold [/size][/center]
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Post by Sierra on May 2, 2010 4:56:04 GMT -5
Lisa this is wonderfully written and expressed  If only every parent could live by these words, beautiful writing  thanks for blessing us with this lovely write  my belated congrats on getting your poem published in your local newspaper and for the art/writing show |
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Post by Rose on May 2, 2010 5:17:11 GMT -5
excellent and timely write, I truly love this write from you Lisa! your pen is blessed! love these lines: "Cherish the child
who will never know
violence and pain
from those they love
Pray for the child
who will only know
violence and pain
from those they try to love.
Cherish the child." [/center] |
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Post by Betty on May 2, 2010 5:36:22 GMT -5
:Pbeautiful and poignant write  written from your soul...just wonderful  thanks for sharing |
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Post by Reggie on May 2, 2010 5:58:55 GMT -5
Lisa, I cannot express how important and how deep this poem is, you have put it all out there baby girl, love it  my wife and are hands on and very loving parents and your lovely poem brings such joy to our hearts thank you my sister of the pen |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 2, 2010 6:07:43 GMT -5
Lisa this is wonderfully written and expressed If only every parent could live by these words, beautiful writing thanks for blessing us with this lovely write my belated congrats on getting your poem published in your local newspaper and for the art/writing show  Sierra, I deeply appreciate your kind comments and for giving me a read...love ya  |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 2, 2010 6:08:56 GMT -5
excellent and timely write, I truly love this write from you Lisa! your pen is blessed! love these lines: "Cherish the child
who will never know
violence and pain
from those they love
Pray for the child
who will only know
violence and pain
from those they try to love.
Cherish the child." [/center][/quote] dear Rose |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 2, 2010 6:10:32 GMT -5
:Pbeautiful and poignant write written from your soul...just wonderful thanks for sharing Betty, your words mean much to me |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 2, 2010 6:12:26 GMT -5
Lisa, I cannot express how important and how deep this poem is, you have put it all out there baby girl, love it my wife and are hands on and very loving parents and your lovely poem brings such joy to our hearts thank you my sister of the pen :)Thanks so much Reggie...You and your wife are such loving beautiful people, love you both much |
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Post by Alicia on May 2, 2010 6:51:51 GMT -5
Lisa, I got an email from Reggie telling me about your poem It is told with an element of sadness and graced with beauty and much truth....you penned a very meaningful write I will cherish this poem as will my hubby I wish I could have seen you and your sister's art/writing show |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 2, 2010 7:05:14 GMT -5
???Reggie should be my agent thanks so much for you lovely comments Alicia, you are so sweet and kind |
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Post by Brian on May 2, 2010 7:32:44 GMT -5
excellent write Lisa! I always love  your poetry, thanks! |
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Post by Lola on May 2, 2010 7:34:34 GMT -5
wonderfully written, I love this part:
"Cherish the child
who runs wild and free
in the sunshine and who
jumps in big rain puddles
with their new boots on."
we must all "cherish the child"
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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 2, 2010 8:09:15 GMT -5
excellent write Lisa! I always love your poetry, thanks! so much Brian |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on May 2, 2010 8:10:42 GMT -5
wonderfully written, I love this part: "Cherish the child who runs wild and free in the sunshine and who jumps in big rain puddles with their new boots on." we must all "cherish the child" Lola that's my sister's fav part as well thanks for coming by, have a great Sunday |
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Sierra, I deeply appreciate your kind comments and for giving me a read...love ya 
your poetry, thanks! 
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time for me 
echoes, hope you all are doing well 
