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Tiny Little children

Tiny little children with voices cute and unrestrained,
trying to piece together words their memories have retained.
Unable to make choices that grown ups will demand,
not realizing their little minds can not yet understand.
For them time means so little all happens here and now,
they live within their playtime world where there’s no if or how.

When given toys and presents they’re tought to say that’s mine,
then find it hard to share their toys somewhere along the line.
Why they have to go to sleep they cannot comprehend,
they often fight and struggle and resist right to the end.
When they get a little older quite contrary they become,
and often  try to assert independence from their mum.

They use mealtimes as weapons when in defiant mood,
and refuse point blanc to even try to eat their food.
Threats and confrontation are simply not the way,
treat them with indifference until  hunger wins the day.
Little children can be trying through can be lots of fun,
they bring a lot of pleasure and joy to everyone.

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  • SweetRoses
    November 14
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    You were right, I did enjoy this write. I don't have any children of my own, but I do have my beautiful niece. She is a shining light in the darkness of this world. Although all children are. Nicely written. Thank you for recommending that I read it.


  • kareneisenlord gold member
    August 7

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    Very true...

    It is astute how you grasp the essense of what it is like being a child and only living in the now. That is something we adults are always trying to find again. Thank you for your entry!


  • FlipperSwitch
    July 25
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    This was written with a very 'cute' aura about it, well done.


  • EmbraceTheJourney
    June 29
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    Good Luck!

    Great little piece! The rhyming is well done, and it is so true! Thanks for entering!

    ~Tabitha


  • liquidmindforever gold member
    May 23
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    RULES`EDITED BY GRISWALD)

    Dear Poet

    Thank you for entering my contest: PREWRITES
    FOR BRONZE & SILVER TROPHY WINNERS, ONLY
    with your submission TINY LITTLE CHILDREN.

    Please, return to the rules. THere, take note:
    you've omitted following two of them

    Once you've complied, please IM with TITLE
    and CONTEST and then, I'll read and enter your
    poem into the judging.

    Until then,
    best wishes
    and stay

    liquid


  • Shantti
    April 16

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    This is very sweet. I like the way you pointed out different alternatives to dealing with stubbornness, and the growing child.
    Thank you for entering this


  • Salty Hibiscus gold member
    January 30

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    been there and done that. lol. beautifully written and rhyming scheme is excellent. thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest.


  • Crash Mayhem
    August 19, 2008
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    I absolitely LOVE this poem!
    The timing is almost flawless!
    Good luck in the contest!


  • gothicchildren05
    July 10, 2008

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    this is a very wonderful piece...and true as well. lol. you say in this piece "When given toys and presents they’re tought to say that’s mine"....I do have to disagree with that. not all children are tought to say that....some just do....and others don't say it at all. my son is 3 and already knows his manners and how to share. he sometimes doesn't like if some strange kid comes over to him and plays with one of his toys without asking or if he himself is not playing with it, but other than that he will share and all. this is however a nice piece and shows children how they are and can be. thank you for entering and good luck.


  • eternalsol
    July 9, 2008
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    awww this poem is the cutest alsom job thinx so much for entering my contest


  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    June 3, 2008
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    Thank you for your entry in our contest with this beautiful poem, you have captured the good and bad aspects of children very well and your imagery is very good.
    Please consider entering in our future contests as we would love to read more of your work...Sue and Jeff


  • VerminVomit
    April 27, 2008
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    and i see the background again...
    you know what im gonna say


  • daviscth silver member
    April 25, 2008

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    This is just beautiful. I just love the imagery in your words. You've captured them perfectally. Thanks so much for posting this in my contest. I love it.


  • Metaphorist
    April 20, 2008

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    Great descriptions of children, the good and bad aspects of them. Yes, they may be selfish and defiant at times, but they give joy to others. Thanks for entering.

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