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lanhamleslie
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Daughter, Sister, Mother, and Grandmother. Studied at Troy University. Sometimes I am better at writing what I am feeling, than I am when I try to speak my feelings aloud. My hope is that something in my writings will touch the fabric of your soul.

Submitted Poems 9 total

God Help the Unheard Children Children should be seen, not heard Who made up this rule? If this is how you truly feel Then you Sir, are a fool. Many children go unheard We look, but pass right by - We’re much too busy with our own To question them, but why? A child... – *by Leslie Kay Lanham*	919 Views added 12 months ago	Rating
Today You can’t look back at yesterday It is no longer there - And don’t look for tomorrow You’ve not yet breathed that air You’re left with just the here and now This moment you are in For soon, today will too be gone And will not come again ... – *by Leslie Kay Lanham*	354 Views added 7 months ago	Rating
The Tiny Frog (a bedtime poem) Once there was a tiny frog, Who jumped inside a hollow log - That rested on a bed of clay, Beside the river’s edge one day. And playing with his frog friends there, He turned to them and did declare - “I’ll count to ten,” he said with glee, ... – *by Leslie Kay Lanham*	461 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
Old Dog Sweet old dog that I have found By this tree where you are bound Let me take a look around - Your chains I will unwind. Tell me, is it he or she? What all have they done to thee? No water or food I see - Pray, when did you last dine? Let... – *by Leslie Kay Lanham*	116 Views added 9 months ago	Rating
Troubled Waters I cannot see the sunshine When my darkness settles in This battle raging in my mind Grows louder once again I cry out for your help Because you are my only friend I need to find some peace now So that healing can begin I simply need you... – *by Leslie Kay Lanham*	60 Views added 5 months ago	Rating

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