Wendy/Lady

Cadaverous Pallor · 02-02-2005, 12:37 PM

I knew I'd grow up.
I never promised I wouldn't.
I may have tried to lag behind
playing with old toys, reading old books
living in past moments and glories
but I knew it would happen.

Grown ups were always serious.
Always tired.
I liked them when they were playful
silly and active
but they usually weren't.

It's hard to see beyond your energy.
When you can't sit still, even to eat,
it's hard contemplating that mom feels tired
or that your wriggling annoys her.

Watching children fascinates me.
I was once like them.
At one time I would trip over my own feet
(for lack of attention)
fall on my face
and bounce back up.
I say "are you ok" to these kids
and they give me that look
and I feel old.

It's easy to play grandma's role
and be the fun one
but when I have errands to run and kids to pick up
will I have the energy to be playful?
Will I remember to stop and peekaboo?
And be a storytelling WendyLady?
I aspire to tickle and giggle and tease
and create and teach and wonder.
It's all on my list of things To Do
once I get around to it.

lindyhop · 02-02-2005, 09:06 PM

Here's to playfulness!

Great words!

Gemini Cricket · 02-02-2005, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I aspire to tickle and giggle and tease
and create and teach and wonder.
It's all on my list of things To Do
once I get around to it.

Powerful. I like this park the best. It's totally matched the way I have been thinking lately. A lot of people I have been speaking to lately feel like they're too old or getting old. The reality is is that they're younger than they think.

blueerica · 02-03-2005, 07:22 AM

Cadaverous Pallor · 02-03-2005, 11:10 AM

I could write poetry for you lovely people all day.

Snowflake · 04-07-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I could write poetry for you lovely people all day.

Well, that would be a real chore to read (NOT).

That was really lovely!

Gemini Cricket · 04-07-2006, 05:50 AM

I just re-read this one this morning. Lovely.

Scrooge McSam · 04-07-2006, 07:25 AM

I'm glad you did, GC. I had missed this one.

Thank you, CP!

Isaac · 04-07-2006, 10:50 AM

For me, this thread title means something completely different.

Motorboat Cruiser · 04-07-2006, 12:21 PM

That's just wonderful, CP. Please keep sharing.

02-02-2005, 12:37 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Wendy/Lady I knew I'd grow up. I never promised I wouldn't. I may have tried to lag behind playing with old toys, reading old books living in past moments and glories but I knew it would happen. Grown ups were always serious. Always tired. I liked them when they were playful silly and active but they usually weren't. It's hard to see beyond your energy. When you can't sit still, even to eat, it's hard contemplating that mom feels tired or that your wriggling annoys her. Watching children fascinates me. I was once like them. At one time I would trip over my own feet (for lack of attention) fall on my face and bounce back up. I say "are you ok" to these kids and they give me that look and I feel old. It's easy to play grandma's role and be the fun one but when I have errands to run and kids to pick up will I have the energy to be playful? Will I remember to stop and peekaboo? And be a storytelling WendyLady? I aspire to tickle and giggle and tease and create and teach and wonder. It's all on my list of things To Do once I get around to it. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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02-02-2005, 09:06 PM	#2
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	Here's to playfulness! Great words!
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02-03-2005, 07:22 AM	#4
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	__________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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02-03-2005, 11:10 AM	#5
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I could write poetry for you lovely people all day. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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04-07-2006, 05:50 AM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I just re-read this one this morning. Lovely.
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04-07-2006, 07:25 AM	#8
Scrooge McSam What? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,635	I'm glad you did, GC. I had missed this one. Thank you, CP!
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04-07-2006, 10:50 AM	#9
Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	For me, this thread title means something completely different. __________________
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04-07-2006, 12:21 PM	#10
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	That's just wonderful, CP. Please keep sharing.
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