Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

Sorry I somehow missed this one when you first posted it, Jan :-) This is just delightful - your observations of Lexi's observations are fascinating - I can just see this bright little one discovering so many new things about her world and about herself :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2011

thanks, Brooke -- she's such a mess and a real delight -- love, jan

Comment from ulster3

Excellent

Hello redfrdmom...
So glad to find more about lexi on my return to FS. You write about her with such feeling that one almost knows her.
Great poem. I also enjoyed your notes.
Fondly, Rebecca

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

thanks, Rebecca -- she's a mess, for sure -- love, jan

Comment from Aski

Excellent

It is wonderful watching a child discover new things in the world. It brings them such joy and in turn it brings us joy. You capture that well in your poem. One of the beautiful things you capture in a young person is their energy. Well done.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

thanks, Aski -- I was fortunate to be able to write while she was playing -- love, jan

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Rdfrdmom2

Watching a toddler make all sorts of 'new' discoveries - some of them 'forgotten' sice yesterday - is always heartwarming and amusing.

Nicely expressed in your verses.

Patrick

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 07-May-2011

thanks, Patrick -- I had the luxury of writing this as I was watching her which made it easier to do -- love, jan

Comment from chita

Excellent

Your author notes are superb-you have good imagery and a good flow with your poem-you are descriptive and write with emotion-I love everything about your poem-the form is very interesting somewhat like what Miss Lexi was performing--I like where you write(you blow kisses as you dart away-new discoveries to be made)--I feel that she is already on the way--well done.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 07-May-2011

chita: I had the luxury of writing this as she was making these discoveries which is why it reads like that -- thanks. love, jan

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

A very well written poem with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read. There is very good imagery and descriptive scheme. There is very good imagery.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 07-May-2011

thanks, Charlie, Sorry this reply is so late. love, jan

reply by c_lucas on 07-May-2011

You're welcome, Jan. Charlie

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hi Jan now to me your poem is what I call,
Poetry in Motion
Love the idea of the mirrors and the pane glass window
puts wonderful action into your poem.

Smiles
Gert

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 07-May-2011

thanks, Gert, Sorry this reply is so late. love, jan

Comment from Carrie Smith

Excellent

Jan, I delightful write about watching a child at play completely unaware of anyone watching her. Thought the format just right for you keen observations. The author notes helped lot's. Fun read. xxSusan

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 07-May-2011

thanks, arrie, Sorry this reply is so late. love, jan

Comment from mumsyone

Excellent

Nothing more precious than watching and listening to a child at play, especially when they don't know you're watching and listening! Great poem.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 07-May-2011

thanks, mumsyone, Sorry this reply is so late. love, jan

Comment from Chris Tee

Excellent

I have two grandchildren who makes use of the mirror when they play. I is sometimes so funny, especially when they are not aware of me watching
Well presented poem. Well done!!

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 07-May-2011

thanks, Chris, Sorry this reply is so late. love, jan