A smile creeps around the corners of your face,
a faraway gaze mists your eyes,
remembering the hugs and tears
you shared
with each of the little ones.
They’ve long grown up
and fled the nest
But you hold on to those memories
Just in case
they need them again.
Written in response to Sadje’s What Do You See #17 photo prompt.
Image credit: Lisa Fotios – Pixabay
luna's on line 
Poignant and so true
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He has a knowing look, don’t you think?
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Yes…. the reason I never wanted children was to avoid what you described.
I ended up with a woman with a young child, after 11 years, she is like my own. I know feel the pains I wanted to avoid. But the joys made them worth it
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That’s wonderful, Joe. Long may it continue.
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Charming, Chris.
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🙂 Thanks, Cath.
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Such is the story of a dog, a bear, and a rabbit in my house. And my own little dog, tucked among Blondie’s animals. xxxxxx
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Lovely xxx
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This is absolutely wonderful, Chris. A moving story.
Thanks for being a part of the challenge.
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That one just tripped off the keyboard! Thanks, as ever, for the prompt, Sadje. It really got my writing going well today 🙂
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That’s really great compliment. Have a lovely day Chris. 👍💖
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Love this!
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Thanks, Susan 🙂
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Oh my word I love this one! And yes, we sometimes do need those memories again!
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Especially the happy ones!
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A wonderful job we as parents are glad to do.
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But don’t forget you teddy bear!
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True🙂
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I know those feelings, and I live those moments too, thank you for writing them so carefully.
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Thanks Paul 🙂
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My pleasure
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so beautiful
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Thanks Jude 🙂
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pleasure
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Sad and endearing 💜
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Thanks for reading 🙂
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A pleasure 💜
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I have what is left of a Lovey animal from when I was three. I need to re-stuff it – barely any fluff left.
But I love it just the same.
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Aww. I have my old bear too. His pads have been replaced and he lost his squeak many years ago. He still has a special place though 🙂
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