Adeline Foster

Adeline Foster

Instructor of poetry, Hagerstown, MD
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The Note Comments

Rating: 4.6

What is this note laid under the lamp
Written in a childish scrawl?
It annoys me when I think of that scamp
And look at the empty hall.
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Adeline Foster
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Roseann Shawiak 21 October 2013

Awesome poem. Children have a way into our hearts even when we're upset with them - the note touched my heart with a smile and tear. As a Mom and Grandma, I have been there myself many times. Your poem tells it so perfectly. RoseAnn

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Shahzia Batool 10 July 2013

On great and responsible seats there is always a training session, and internship goes before, but motherhood is that office which has no training before, she has to go through this experience moment by moment: I wish I knew what to do with the child For someday she’ll be grown. I don’t want to be harsh yet all the while... the dramatic poem! ! !

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Louis Rams 04 July 2013

this is a beautiful story, but the most beautiful part is her note to you I love you -please forgive

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What a strong yet tender poem. As a mother and grandmother, I've fought that battle many times. Thank you for a lovely poem. Alice

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James Mclain 22 June 2013

And to think of what the bible says. About when man comes of age, he shall. Put away his toys and to act this, his age. I always look forward to your word's, Adeline. And I thank you.......iip

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Ruth Walters 11 June 2013

this brought a tear - I can empathize with both mother and child and the poem is so real..... brilliant writing!

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Valerie Dohren 02 June 2013

Children need guidance as well as love. Great write Adeline.

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Elena Sandu 24 May 2013

Yes very true! This all they need! The he children shall survive anything if they have love and forgiveness seeded into their hearts!

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Heather Wilkins 24 May 2013

a nice write. children will be children. they never change, they know how to annoy us and make us feel guilty

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Danny Draper 20 May 2013

A nice write. Throughout history parents have worried and children rebelled and yet we endure and love finds its way and always will. Thank you.

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Owain Glyn 18 May 2013

Children, through generations, have had the innate ability to make us feel guilty, long may it continue.

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Lorraine Colon 14 May 2013

What a sweet poem - tugged at my heartstrings. Children will have that effect upon us, bless them all! Always nice to read your words.

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Adeline Foster

Instructor of poetry, Hagerstown, MD
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