Eyes tell the story
Together we are secure
Even through Covid
I will protect you from harm
Wrapped tightly in my strong arms
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Today at d’Verse we are writing about eyes… the window to the soul. When my son was little he loved Raggedy Ann. He was very protective of her. I find it interesting that their eyes are almost the same in this photo! This poem is the story of us all this year! Wear your mask and be safe.
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Love the photo! My grandmother made Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for a gift shop and for her great-grandchildren. My grandmother was gone before we adopted our son. He had a couple of dolls, one of them a rag doll and one a GI Joe. 🙂
Your poem and comment support the importance of wearing a mask. I appreciate that message! ❤
All the best, Dwight!
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Thank you Cheryl. They are such great dolls for kids. This one belonged to my wife. He enjoyed playing with her. The pictures says it all. Common sense is so important in this time. Hard headedness just allows more people to die.
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Such a sweet photo of your son. Your poem is just the reassurance a child needs. I would hate to be a child growing up in the age of Covid, and I’m very grateful that my daughter had a pandemic-free childhood. (I never thought I would say those words.)
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He was a very sweet boy. This is one of my favorite photos of him! It is hard to imagine how much all this has changed the what the whole world thinks and acts!
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Very hard to imagine.
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Very beautiful.
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Thank you Lucy!
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That is so uncanny. Love the photo with your son with his treasured friend.
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The intensity tells it all. Thank you Grace. I am glad you liked it!
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This acts as a good reminder.
Stay safe, Dwight.
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Thank you Ken. I thought the past could be incorporated into the present!
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Eyes do tell a lot.. eyes are the reflector …
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Yes they really are… Thank you for your comment!
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stunning shot, sensitive insightful eyes … thanks for addressing the current situation.
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Thank you Kate. I lover their intensity. Yes it is on everyone’s mind like it or not!
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non-escable right now, stay safe!
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such innocense and those beautiful brown eye your son has Dwight. oh now you are making me miss our ragedy ann dolls! We had quite a collection. I’m kind of getting used the masks now … kind of like a uniform.. 😍 Cindy
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This is such a telling photo as you look into his eyes. Thank you for your comment. Dig up the Raggedy Ann dolls. They look great on your bed!
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Wow. This was amazing. Eyes really are the windows to our souls.
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Thank you very much for your comment!
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Very lovely poem, Dwight🙂
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I used to love Herself the Elf and Teddy Ruxpin…
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Great photo
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I love the multiple interpretations of your poem and photo, Dwight: your son protecting the doll, you protecting your son, and your son protecting you.
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Absolutely delightful. Stay safe and well, Dwight.
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Thank you so much! And you too!
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Poetically delightful Dwight..
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Thank you Ivor. He loved that Raggedy Ann!
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I love the way you make different connections I such brevity of words, who could forget Raggedy Ann? The most powerful element for me is the love for your son, and thus for all.
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Thank you Paul. He is a great son. I am glad you enjoyed my different implications. I appreciate your kind words.
Dwight
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Very welcome Dwight.
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You definitely capture the protective gleam in those beautiful eyes!
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Yes, seems very intent on taking care of Raggedy Ann! Thank you.
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Awww, how beautiful, Dwight!
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Thank you so much! It is a sweet picture!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks Chuck! I do appreciate the reblog
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I like the nurturing element in your poem and the safety and security that speaks through the photo. As an early childhood educator, I have always promoted nurturing and empathy in little girls AND boys. How wonderful that he had a Raggedy Ann doll. I have one tucked away in a cedar chest. Maybe she needs to come out!
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Thank you for your kind words. Yes maybe she needs to come out or a hug. No need to worry with her. She might even have a flavor or cedar!
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So wonderful … to be so protective is what’s needed… but it’s strange to be protective by staying apart.
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Yes, quite a paradox. Thank you for your comment.
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Adorable photo! I always loved Raggedy Ann, too! And this year with our masks covering our faces, our eyes peeking out have to cover a lot of territory, don’t they?
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They really do.. You are in trouble if you are like some of us who need to read lips as well as eyes!
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Oh, that’s true… lip readers must really appreciate those masks that are see-through shields!
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Between the photo and the poem, a timeless message of protection and refuge. Beautifully done.
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Thank you so much Mary!
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Wow! Such a beautiful picture along with beautiful poetry. Loved it. ❤
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Thank you so much! The eyes are captivating!
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Yes! ❤
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