relay
By Di_Hard
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Almost the same length as his bed.
Taller than me since last year.
Knows more than I will.
What can I tell him?
Listen. If there are no words, wait.
Be there, keeping up.
Sprinting isn't the only way to move, though popular with crowds.
Cross Country, through sleet, feet slipping in puddles
an open hand offers balance.
The important thing is to show you care.
He thinks, shoulders easing, sits up
hugs me
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Sound advice. And sweet.
Sound advice. And sweet.
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It's lovely to have a good
It's lovely to have a good relationship with a teenage child. They do appreciate when they can see you are trying to know what and when to say things, and really do care. The hugs are so good! Rhiannon
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yes, very sweet. It doesn't
yes, very sweet. It doesn't really matter how tall they are, or how old - there's always something to pass on. This is just lovely Di
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The bond is always there, no
The bond is always there, no matter how tall or knowledgeable. Those hugs are what count in the end.
Nice poem Di.
Jenny.
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This is lovely, Di.
This is lovely, Di.
I like the metaphor.
You've focused on what matters. Seen what's at the heart of it and got it down.
Wish I could do that from time to time.
Solid writing.
Parson Thru
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Perfect. Made me tear
Perfect. Made me tear thinking of my own son. Simply wonderful, DH.
Rich
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