Inside This Drawer by noble1 at All poetry

Carefully hidden away inside of me

are thoughts of you when you were three

Our names etched by a lava rock in my car

your artistic talents on display for all to see

Carefully hidden away inside of me

are thoughts of you when you were five

Easily reciting "manipulative's" to this mom

your intelligence on display for all to see

Carefully hidden away inside of me

are thoughts of you when you were eleven

Dream upon dream filling your head

your imagination on display for all to see

Carefully hidden away inside of me

are thoughts of you when you were sixteen

Struggling, straining not to be like me

your independence on display for all to see

Carefully hidden away inside of me

are thoughts of you, how quickly you grew

Love has fashioned this beautiful bloom

my very heart on display for all to see

Author notes

picture credit to Sharcu (2. Memories drawer by eXcer)

Written November 8th, 2006

A contest entry

The Poetic Bandits Group Contest - #3 by Sharcu. 300 points, ended November 14, 2006, 9 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

What did you think

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Freed by Mercy
April 5, 2007

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I love this, especially the final verse. I have a sixteen year old son, so I can relate to this. Lovely write!
Forms of Me
January 31, 2007

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SUCH AN EXPRESSION!
This is such an expressive write...and knowing a bit of your history....this is so moving for me. I love this and I am so blessed by having the chance to read it.....God bless you.
LIZ
debilynn
January 14, 2007

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a beautiful poem. very moving. the rhythm is great. the cadence carries through. you did a grand job on this. God bless you.
Abreadcrumbandfish
December 14, 2006

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WOW!
How cool is this poem! I love how looked back at the different ages and the feelings with them. And what a twist at the end!! This is very beautifully written. Full of love. Excellent job.
joshuap
December 2, 2006
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Splendid
I just loved this piece.It is written in an amazing way.This somewhat reminds me of "Sleeping Child".lol

God Bless You
Josh
M0ofi3
November 28, 2006

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:D
An enjoyable write. It made me grin. I think I can see why this won in the contest.

Awesome, sis!
poeticsparks
November 24, 2006

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This is a beutiful write.. every word so gently woven ,the softness of love felt through and through and a stran of heartfelt pride.
ShelleyA
November 15, 2006
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You're very welcome Noble1. It was a pleasure to read. God bless. Shelley
noble1
November 15, 2006
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Thanks Shelley for your kind words and for taking the time to read my poem! God bless you always! Noble1
ShelleyA
November 14, 2006
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Hi Noble1. Congratulations on winning silver. A lovely write. Good imagery, flow, rhyme and tone. Deep expression of emotion. Well crafted and a much enjoyed read. Shelley
SilverButterfly
November 14, 2006
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Congrats on your trophy! I loved your write. It was so worthy!!!!! GBY
Edited on Nov 14, 7:12 p.m. because ''.
Sharcu
November 14, 2006
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When I picked out the pictures for the contest, I sort of imagined some of the pieces I would received. But so far I've been amazed at what I've gotten. This is just another one of those pieces. I always enjoy reading your poetry and it always brings a smile to my face. Thanks for entering
--Tim
noble1
November 13, 2006
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Thanks much dear sister! Blessings to you and your family for a wonderful Thanksgiving as well! Yum, can't wait for that pumpkin pie! Noble1
noble1
November 13, 2006
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Thanks for taking the time to read and comment dragonsear! I'm glad it touched you! God bless! Noble1
noble1
November 13, 2006
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Thank you Lilac for your very kind critique. Wow, a tune you say?! I never would have thought. Yes, time ticks away so quickly and its tough, oh so tough to see your little ones grow up so fast! God bless you! Noble1
Frogzter
November 13, 2006
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YOur expressions of love is touching! I wish everyone could have memories as such! You show great stamina and contenment in this delightful piece! It struck a chord deep within my soul. Thanks for sharing this and my very best to you in the contest. Also I wish you a warm and Happy THanksgiving!
Blessings,
Frog
Thedragonisgone
November 13, 2006
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Ah Memories - the good ones can save your life!
This was just lovely. Enjoyed the read immensely. Great way to end my evening.
All the best for the contest.
-LilacThOughts-
November 12, 2006
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Gosh this poem has touched me, I can feel the love in each line reach out from the page... what beautiful memories to write about and in such a lyrical way because I heard a tune wrapped around this delightful piece

Time flies by so quickly, before you know it they are grown up, this poem is full of effection and contentment and the picture merrits the images of your poem... good flow and rhyme, thank you for this lovely entry

Love and smiles
~Lilac
noble1
November 10, 2006
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Thanks Bunny for your kind words and critique. Tougher to write down memories...especially those of your first born. God bless you! Noble
noble1
November 10, 2006
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Desire thank you for your kind words and critique. It was a tough one for me to write. Its truly hard seeing your oldest grow up! God bless you! Noble1
noble1
November 10, 2006
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Hey, Melissa dear sister! I miss talking to you too...I'll be praying for your strength and growth through these long hours at work. Remember to praise God in the midst of it all! Love ya! Noble1
Desire
November 9, 2006
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Thank You!!
noble1 and Thank You for entering our group Picture Contest
I Appreciate Your time and effort that You have put forth within this entry and for taking me on this Journey with You

You have penned a verse through stages
which brought a Magnificent story to light
and showed me Treasures through Your eyes
which I Thank You for the Heartfelt sights.

Thank You for sharing Your talent!
Many blessings to You
Best wishes to You in this contest
and much love~ Desire~*~
Molassis
November 9, 2006
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Oh Noble1, I LOVE the twist in the end...

The entire piece is put together really well I must say. This is outstanding work with LOADS of YOUR heart intertwined...

I like the different ages that you picked and wrote about... the way you captured your child's stages as they went through life and matured...

This is REALLY well done dear!!

I love you sis... God bless and hold you!

~Melissa
Cupcrazy
November 9, 2006
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Wonderful piece, loved the form and flow and the memories were captivating. great work and good luck inthe contest! Bunny
-Ink Artist-
November 9, 2006
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Fabulously written memories of your child! What a vivid picture of the milestones of growing into independence. Lovely dedication to the years gone by.

~Lori
noble1
November 9, 2006
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Thanks Mom! I knew you could relate to this piece. Thanks for caring and taking the time to pray for me and my daughter! God bless you! Noble1
noble1
November 9, 2006
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SilverButterfly, I wrote this about my daughter. Thanks for the kind words. God bless you! Noble1
pattyann4500
November 8, 2006
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This is so beautifully written. There is love hidden in each line, yet I can also feel the pain all mothers feel as their children grow away from them. Lovely! Patricia
SilverButterfly
November 8, 2006
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Who is this about? I'd really like to know, because no matter who it is about, it is very pretty, and such sweet write!Good luck with it. GBY

oh ok ! I read it again, so i see it is your child lol.
Edited on Nov 08, 7:28 p.m. because 'added comment'.