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PROUD THAT YOU ARE MINE -- MY VALENTINY OFFERING

2/11/2022

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February is short, but packed full!  At school, we've had Groundhog Day, 100th Day, SouperBowl luncheon, Valentine's Day is coming, along with "TWOS-DAY", and more!  The writing community is kickin' too -- with folks gearing up for PBParty contest, NFFest going on, and SpringFling is just on the horizon.  There is always so much going on and so many fun things to write about and participate in!  Today, I'm sharing my entry for the Valentiny contest, compliments of Susanna Hill You can read more about the contest there, but here's the short notes:  kid-friendly (12 and under), no more than 214 words, about feeling PROUD, and a clear connection to Valentine's Day. I hope you enjoy PROUD THAT YOU ARE MINE!
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I Curve my fingers,
And point my thumbs
To make a little heart.
Lift it up and blow a kiss
Proud that you are mine.

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I hold up my Pinky,
My pointer, and thumb
To say “I LOVE YOU”
When I can’t say out loud
How proud I am you’re mine.

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I squeeze your hands three quick times.
You know it means “I love you.”
It’s our special signal
To tell you with my hands
how proud I am you’re mine.

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I sing it out loud and proud,
“I love you a bushel and a peck,
A bushel and a peck
and a hug around the neck.”
I’m so proud you’re mine.

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I whisper it in your ear.
As I twirl my fingers in your thick red hair,
And you stroke my cheek with gentle hands,
I’m so proud that you are mine.

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I whisper.
I sing.
I squeeze.
I sign.
I kiss.
Proud that you are mine
​On Valentine's Day!


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2 Comments
Christine Alemshah
2/12/2022 02:09:25 pm

Gorgeous piece, Tonnye!

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Kristy
2/13/2022 08:36:29 pm

So beautiful, heartfelt, and absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day!

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    I've been a teacher of K-3 students for over 20 years; I'm also a writer of poems, short stories, devotionals and picture books.  I'm wife to an amazing husband and mom to Sparkles, Mocha, and Rusty -- our feline fur babies .  I love reading, writing, singing and listening to music.  I enjoy nature, Bible study and spending time with friends and family!

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