Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "Sharing Your Joy."A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
30 total reviews
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt poem. Some people does not always realize how lucky they are to be able to have a bundle of love in their arms, while many will not have that opportunity.
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2017
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A very well-written heartfelt poem. Some people does not always realize how lucky they are to be able to have a bundle of love in their arms, while many will not have that opportunity.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2017
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Thanks Sis. Appreciate your caring review. We have never been given the opportunity to be Aunt and Uncle to my wife's Nephews and Nieces. In one branch of the family they consider their Great Aunt as their sole Aunty. Something to do with our Sis in law being an only child maybe?? I guess they will all find out when our wills are read.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
A cute little piece that i believe goes for all new parents that dont want their children held by anyone but themselves while family and friends want to hold right away.lol
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2017
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A cute little piece that i believe goes for all new parents that dont want their children held by anyone but themselves while family and friends want to hold right away.lol
Comment Written 10-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2017
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Thanks Barb. I mentioned either in the comments or one of the reviews I knew of a couple in our church who withheld their first child from her own parents for 12 Months. Weird.
Comment from seaglass
This is a loving picture and a sweet poem. New parents are very frightened about that little one and it makes it hard to share. but sharing with relative who will love the babe is the beginning of it's relationships.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2014
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This is a loving picture and a sweet poem. New parents are very frightened about that little one and it makes it hard to share. but sharing with relative who will love the babe is the beginning of it's relationships.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2014
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Yeah well this was in 1973 Franki is now just over 40 years old. I was 22 then. Thanks for coming by. Found a 'stand alone ' version of one of my chapters of my book that is since included so now I have another chapter to slide in and move others around! Yay!
Comment from kiwijenny
Joy there is nothing more joyous and special than a baby
They are precious...and the best bliss....is a baby's kiss
Well penned poem....................well done
God bless
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014
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Joy there is nothing more joyous and special than a baby
They are precious...and the best bliss....is a baby's kiss
Well penned poem....................well done
God bless
Comment Written 18-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014
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Thanks Jenny. Appreciate your kind words. Think I might have written to you about a review you did pretty well a year ago on one of the chapters of my book. It was a stand alone chapter at the time. Check your notices from FS from me. If you have already reviewed that chapter in it's new spot then disregard ok!
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I do remember reviewing a chapter from you ...thinking wow I get a reply after a year? Thanks for explaining:o)
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Well I joined FS in July last year and if you think about it only 3 months into my sojourn on here I was still learning the ropes. The autobiography that is now a part of has been re routed re organized and is still getting moved around as we speak. I was splitting up chapters and made the big mistake of telling Tom. They were too big I thought and Mikey (Michael Cahill) agreed smaller chapters were more likely to get reviews. That was also why I wrote the Foot in Mouth Man poem I think you looked at that too ha. I think with the moves some reviews probably related to chapters that had moved as well. Pity we can't move the reviews ha!
Comment from GWinterwin
A beautiful poem my friend about the little ones. Great picture and great words to tell this heart warming story about some truth of life.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014
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A beautiful poem my friend about the little ones. Great picture and great words to tell this heart warming story about some truth of life.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014
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Thanks Bro.
That was me with my little niece (now over 40 I think)I was a doting uncle as she and her folks (my brother and wife) lived in the family home for a while and I lived in the back flat (one of)
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Babies have a unique way of burrowing into our hearts. I have always been amazed how something so small and dependent can cause so much havoc in a family. LOL I enjoyed reading your poem.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014
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Babies have a unique way of burrowing into our hearts. I have always been amazed how something so small and dependent can cause so much havoc in a family. LOL I enjoyed reading your poem.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014
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Hi Barb thanks for coming by. Been missing all my favourite writers. Whats going on? Thanksgiving not till end of next month right?
Comment from GracieAnn
Sankey, this is a tender and warm-hearted write that elicits the emptions that parents feel when they hold their baby, or in this case a niece. I can't imaging why she would object to your posting it. Nicely done. :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014
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Sankey, this is a tender and warm-hearted write that elicits the emptions that parents feel when they hold their baby, or in this case a niece. I can't imaging why she would object to your posting it. Nicely done. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 17-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014
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My wife thought a friend who has a young one might take it personally. Seems both she and he sister were very clingy.As a matter of fact her sister withheld her baby from her own mother for quite some time. Weird. Thanks for the review.
Comment from judiverse
You bring up an excellent thought in this. The small children benefit, too, by knowing that other family members and friends care about them too. They get a sense of trust. I don't know why I thought of this, but I've read that the Amish are very protective of their little ones and keep them all bundled up and don't let others handle them. Thus, the Amish grow up with a distrust of others who aren't in their community. Your thoughts are well expressed, and such a charming photo. judi
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014
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You bring up an excellent thought in this. The small children benefit, too, by knowing that other family members and friends care about them too. They get a sense of trust. I don't know why I thought of this, but I've read that the Amish are very protective of their little ones and keep them all bundled up and don't let others handle them. Thus, the Amish grow up with a distrust of others who aren't in their community. Your thoughts are well expressed, and such a charming photo. judi
Comment Written 17-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014
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Hey what an excellent thought. Just been reading about a music teacher who was fondling girls so I guess there is that element as well. But I think the paedophile is in the minority.Been disappointed about Rolf Harris and all that. Abd the other guy from the Australia television show "Hey Dad".
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I suppose there is a fine line here. Sometimes those shows of affection can be misinterpreted and the relative involved labeled a dirty old man. Depends on the age of the child, I suppose. judi
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Yeah we were glad when Louise's sister in law brought affection into an other wise cold and non affectionate family.
Comment from JudyS
This is a lovely poem. It's hard to put babies down. They so darned cute and lovable. And they don't ask for a bigger allowance or the car keys. We all know that comes later. lol. Seriously, this is a very good poem. I enjoyed it a lot. Have a good one, Judy
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014
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This is a lovely poem. It's hard to put babies down. They so darned cute and lovable. And they don't ask for a bigger allowance or the car keys. We all know that comes later. lol. Seriously, this is a very good poem. I enjoyed it a lot. Have a good one, Judy
Comment Written 16-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014
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Thanks Judy good of you to come by.
Comment from Selina Stambi
The underlying poignancy of the lines tugged at my heart, Geoff.
It must have been hard for her. I hope she had many who were willing to share.
How young you look!
Sonali
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014
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The underlying poignancy of the lines tugged at my heart, Geoff.
It must have been hard for her. I hope she had many who were willing to share.
How young you look!
Sonali
Comment Written 16-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014
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Yeah this is when I was 22 I am now 63