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Let them fly the nest

 

I see you fly

Although to me

You still could lie

Across my knee

All that you are

Was once so small

A tall young man

Curled in a ball

 

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My eldest son is 26 and 6ft 1in tall. And still he's a tiny baby in my eyes.

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  • Slick99
    August 20, 2008
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    this is cute CJ!!!


  • Tam
    August 8, 2008

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    awwwwww

    now this is so heartwarming!!!! beautifully rendered poetry!
    thank you for sharing such a lovely write with me...
    I am honored and humbled to find this entry in my contest!
    Blessings! Tammy


  • sailor ptolema
    July 21, 2008
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    awwwww Such a cute poem !!

    i like this jeff!!!!!!!

    g'luck in the contest!

    ~ Meg


  • Thomas Scott gold member
    July 20, 2008
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    So tight.

    Tightens the chest, too.
    Good stuff.