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This week compose a response to the prompt: Finding Something Forgotten.
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Talking to a family member, I found a memory long forgotten
An incident that took place when I was a child of six
I would wonder where my mom went when she died
And someone said that she is up there in the sky with God
I planned in my mind to build a long, a very long ladder
So that I could climb up there and meet her again
The plan came to nothing, obviously and the memory forgotten
But a conversation brought it back to my mind and
I marveled at the innocence and naivety of my younger self
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That seems perfectly rational. After all, what can you say to a 6yo?
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Back in those days, people had different ways to deal with these issues. And the children weren’t that aware of life’s realities either. Thanks Pete
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Things are so simple to a child’s mind.💕
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They are, or rather they were half a century back. Now they are far more aware than we were.
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I agree with Ben’s Grandma about the simplicity of a child’s mind…they don’t know they can’t do things they dream up. That is, until we adults shoot them down with our “You can’t do that” attitudes. I heard the word “stupid” around my house so much, I didn’t think I was smart enough to do much of anything until there was something I really wanted to do. I heard “stupid” in my head, but wanted to do the task really bad. I had to overcome that word and step out into the unknown to get it done. I found out I wasn’t so stupid after all.
Children should grow up being encouraged to try things in the right way – with patience, guidance, love, and common sense to explain things to them. I wonder what we could accomplish by doing that?
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You’re so right! And I think the naivety is a child’s greatest power. It should never be dampened down into adult cynicism. I was lucky to have a very kind and gentle father who encouraged my efforts, always. And I did accomplish a lot more than what I thought I could.
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I found a bag of cat’s eye marbles the other day – used to be good at it. Here’s my story.
https://texas-writer74.com/?p=1733
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Aww, I remember those! Thanks for sharing
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I love the innocence and “no barrier” thinking of your younger self, Sadje ..
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Thanks Happy. She was a naive soul.
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Aww so sweet and innocent. Our young minds
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Too true , young and innocent minds! Thanks 🙏
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If only! What a lovely memory Sadje.
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Yes, if only!
Thanks Keith
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks 🙏
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Always happy to read and share great posts with followers, My Dear! Hope you have a great day!
xoxox 😘💕🌹✨
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Beautiful memories, Sadje.
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Thanks Eugenia. It was, but I had forgotten about it till recently
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Don’t feel alone. I don’t know what triggers certain memories but I have them too.
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Thanks Eugenia.
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Beautiful Sadje.
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Thanks Gary. At six, I didn’t know that death was permanent.
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Mmm. So sweet, Sadje. Thank you for sharing this lovely memory. ❤
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Thank you so much Jeff.
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You’re welcome, Sadje, always, my pleasure.
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The innocence of youth… perfectly logical idea for a child.
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It was a simple idea and very believable for me. Thanks 🙏
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You’re welcome.
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❤️🌺
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