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lofty
lofty
United Kingdom, Bolton

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Curtains closed

Very tired need some sleep
Thoughts keep me awake
Nothing heavy
Nothing deep
Just general blah
Not the problems in the east
Not famine in the third
Not cholesterol
or carbohydrate
Not the size of my girth
Or the sense of my worth
BUT
The care of my children
The support that I give
Everything else insignificant
I'm not selfish
No prima Donna
I'm no
Wanna
Wanna
Look after your own
Keep them all safe
Rest of the world can sit and wait.

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PANDORA Comment by: PANDORA - 2006-06-16 09:10
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"not the size of my girth"--you had to throw that in there. The last line is the perfect ending to this poem. "I don't wanna wanna"--just take care of my own, wish all parents were that way **
Comment by: - 2006-05-23 12:58
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just the care of your kids. Wish every parent were like that.
bonnieclarke Comment by: bonnieclarke - 2006-05-12 13:47
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excellent, and i totally agree. cheers!
inviscera Comment by: inviscera - 2006-04-23 07:07
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Fantastically executed. Rhyme scheme/rhythm add to the effect.
Comment by: - 2006-04-23 05:02
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Really enjoyed the poem, I can't suggest anything to change. As a mum I relate to your puting your own first point but can't we do a bit of both? That's all. Good piece.-B
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