From the child dressed in dungarees
the innocence of young
knowing nothing of what life held
My dreams yet to be unfolded
like fresh pressed sheets
How much was destiny, lessons being learnt
only to reach a juncture, the unresolved
bring questioned, my steps not solidified
Did I think I’d ever lose my way
To let it be, casting away shadows of doubt
guilt, seeking equilibrium, that I have
captured glimpses and moments of
I want paragraphs, books filled
I share with most I do not know
taking kindness from their hearts
words that encourage, this is who I
a bundle of emotions grown out of
dungarees and yet I meander
Do others cry to be heard
I wish not for pity, I jump these hurdles
striving for an end, the runner with a cause
simply let me reach the finish line
copyright JMTacken 22.6.14
Ramblings From A Mum 
That’s an awesome picture. I don’t even remember being that age.
Thank you, I don’t either I’m sad to say, appreciate you reading GC.
Life’s a hard old taskmaster, ain’t that the truth . ❤
and then some.. ❤ xx
Life sure can be tricky, on the plus side, I think dungarees are back in fashion.
Wonderful read as always.
I think they are too and thank you my friend.
You’re welcome J 🙂
From the innocence of childhood to the issues of our adult life we never know what is in store for us. Life deals us challenges which are confronting and ones we never imaged would come our way. Keep your focus on the future Jenny, all will be resolved at some point and you will reach your finishing line.
I can only hope, thank you Michael for your encouragement and support dear friend.
So adorable you were (still are of course)! Beautifully written I can always feel your resiliency in your work. I can remember if I ever told you about my prompt group
http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/
I only hope I can spring back Yves.Yes I know of the group, unfortunately I haven’t had any enthusiasm to enter any prompts that I used to, hopefully that will changes thank you. x
Even the darkest moods pass. When I am feeling uninspired or sad or whatever it is in that moment it really can seem permanent and unconquerable but then one day it passes like weather, and I’ve somehow made it out okay
Thank you, I know it will pass, it’s a long, long road unfortunately. I know people are wondering what is happening and one day I shall write about it. Thank you again for your kindness and support Yves. xx
When you are ready and we are all hear sending you love
Hugs, it means a great deal having the support and trying to grab the strength of others ~ appreciated x
big hugs back
i love this picture of you jen, it looks just like you do now in many ways. and you will get to the end of the race and cross the finish line. (damn, why is it such a challenging race?! i never signed up for this!)
you are finding your own way there, as we each have to do. for some, it is an easier path than others. we never know what life will bring, with all of its ups and downs, even from one minute to the next, why we just have to go on living it as best we possibly can. )
Thank you Beth, I see little bits of that young girl perhaps not the chubby cheeks any longer. Thank you, always,for your words and your support and caring. xxx
Yes, the innocence of youth is magic. Small person, small problems. Adulthood is sometimes complicated. I wish I could be of assistance to lighten your load, Jen. ❤ ❤ ❤
Tess thank you so much, I would tell you but it’s such a long and involved tale that I have. Hopefully if and when I and everyone gets through it, I shall write about it. Hugs ❤ ❤ xx
Take good care of yourself, Jen. ❤ ❤ ❤
Great picture. Hang in there. This too shall pass as the saying goes. (Don’t you just hate some of these sayings?!)
Thank you Nelson, I appreciate your kindness also. Some of those sayings still ring true, I’m hanging in there, may be by a thread, but I’m trying.
smiles…i think you will reach that finish line….
being just as you are…not as who anyone wants you to be
we should stay that way…
Thank you Bri, as always wise words. I will reach the finish line, I just hope others are not tripped up by me in the process.
Who’s a gorgeous girl then! I love the lines ‘My dreams yet to be unfolded/ like fresh pressed sheets’ – so evocative. You just look after yourself.
Chubby and looking a little like a boy in that outfit, but I thank you Sarah. Appreciate your kindness and I am trying ~ thank you. xx
Look at you, Jen. What a sweet pea. I just want to kiss those chubby cheeks! Sucks we have to outgrow our cute overalls and chubby cheeks aren’t considered cute either when you’re…well our age. Love you and thinking about you, friend.
Thank you so much lovely. They have gone now and yes it sucks that we have to outgrow our looks, clothes and untroubled lives. Love you too, thank you ❤ ❤ xx
Simply wonderful!! 🙂 🙂
Thank you Helen. x
Love that smile…and the bittersweet of your verse.
Thank you Kitt. xx
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You are adorable. Now, and then! Isn’t it amazing to look back at pictures of us in a different time and search the face. To see the differences in then and now. To see what we didn’t know showing on our faces….. Be well Jen.
Thank you, some of me still is there, just an older version. Everyone did love my cheeks and from the comments they seem to have been popular. Thank you Col for your support, it means a lot to me. ❤ x
This was an excellent post with words that were straight from your heart. It is hard to imagine being young, not thinking we will be confused (and lose our way) or maybe worry about the finish line, later in life. It is lovely how you shared your photograph and how you included dungarees, too. I love that image in my mind of your playing and being so happy! Hugs!
Thank you so much, that image is one that I would like to be reality right now. It is hard to imagine, back then when we didn’t have any cares or woes in our life. I appreciate you reading Robin and your continued support and encouragement. Hugs back.