Monday's Child ~ When I Grow Up...
when i grow up
i want to be a pilot, an engineer
a doctor or a lawyer ...
when i grow up
i want to see the lions of Africa
the panda bears of China
and the kangaroos of Australia ...
when i grow up
i'll go around the world
and paint all the lovely falls,
canyons and geysers...
when i grow up
i'll marry the prettiest girl,
build a house
and have six kids...
when i grow up
i'll have the biggest farm
where i'll raise grass-fed cattle
and grow a rose garden...
canyons and geysers...
when i grow up
i'll marry the prettiest girl,
build a house
and have six kids...
when i grow up
i'll have the biggest farm
where i'll raise grass-fed cattle
and grow a rose garden...
so tell me
when do i grow up?
© Bing (PinkLady) 2010
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I've always wondered this. Do we ever reach that goal. Sure we do. And when they are reached we set out and set new ones. :) Live is grand. :)
Actually, do we really grow up? No doubt, physically we have grown into adults, with responsibilities to our loved ones, are we truly grown up? There are so much mistakes made still and so much more learning to do.
Lovely words about childhood dreams. we could not wait to grow up and be all and do all, now to keep that spark alive when we do grow up is the key.
Nicely done, a pleasure to read.
Joanny
thom, dreams don't ever end... they fuel up our lives. i'm so happy to see you again here. {{{hugsss}}} sorry, i've been so busy myself.
wenny i so agree with you- the same way that i am learning a lot from my mistakes right now. and i thought i knew better. lol. thanks for the nice comment, girl.
joanny, how do we keep the spark alive- that is the biggest question. =) thanks ;)
What a wonderful poem!!! I love the style and spirit of your words and they match so perfectly with that beautiful picture (one of my favorite artists!). Thank you, Kristin xo
Glad that you joined the crew,
lovely poem!
cheers!
love the last question!
I can't answer that question Bing. I've not grown up yet either.
Have a terrific day. Big hug. :)
Wonderful piece filled with wonder and delight...I am so glad you joined us and thank you for posting an invite to everyone....writing from a child's point of view I find returns us to that sense of wonder....blessings...bkm
I finished mine and posted...I usually wait to read others until I am done....bkm
Nicely written. I love the question you posed at the end. Nice!
Have a lovely August.
I loved this so...don't ever grow up...I think as long as we have dreams and goals....let the child in us always be there. I send you much love my dear friend x
Never, if you're lucky!
Marvelous writing!
those are really kind words kristin. thanks for appreciating.
hi jingle... it's my pleasure to join the crew. i'm really enjoying this.
sandee maybe it's better for us to remain that way (a child) forever. i could use an uncomplicated life right now. =)
writing the post was such a pleasure, bkm. thanks for hosting this beautiful meme.
Bing, I love this poem. Then I read James' story and was so inspired by your strength in coming through such a painful time, staying such a loving mother to your children, and keeping your radiant smile. Wow, isnt it amazing that when terrible things happen, we find outy we are stronger than we know? Keep on keeping on and keep on writing. You are shining a light of hope in the darkness. I firmly believe, in the end, on this planet, the light will overcome the darkness. I have to believe that.
emmanuel, it's a question i also ask myself. do we ever grow up? i'm so glad you like my post. thanks friend. =)
amanda, dreams and goals keep us going. they also give us direction. as long as we continue dream, we know we are alive. thanks for the nice words my friend.
mama zen, thanks for appreciating. =)
sherry blue sky, thank you for reading james' story. i also don't know how i came out of that darkness alive but yes, i'd like to believe i am a better and stronger person now. best thing is that, i "became" a real mom to my 3 kids. in the end, some "bad" things turn out to be blessings in disguise.
i guess the key to this is a grateful heart. when everything was so dark, that was when my kids started to count our blessings. it helped us big time, sherry!
a million thanks for you kind words. much appreciated here! {{{hugsss}}}
so cute...i do have the 6 kids...lol...xxx
hi mandy... i am impressed! 6 kids, wow!!! that makes you one great mom!!!
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Please help giving belated birthday wishes to heartspell, thanks!
:)
hi jingle, thanks for the birthday alert! headed to your site now and to heartspell's as well.
oh dear, i hope she wouldn't mind a belated birthday wish.
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