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Grandpa and Grandson |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
The old man was getting on up in age. But he had promised his grandson he would taking him fishing one day. The old man had just turned 70 years old. Next to his house was an old fishing hole. He and his grandson a fishing they did go. To the old fishing hole he loved so. As they sat on the bank the old man made a wish. Dear God please let Tommy catch a big fish. Little Tommy who was only eight. He looked at his grandpa he thought was so great. Little Tommy knew his grandpa was getting up in age. He knew his grandpa would be gone one of these days. Little Tommy looked to the heavens and made a wish. Dear God please let grandpa catch the biggest fish.  Juanita |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Very sweet, although my stepfather is 80 and he is one of the youngest people i know..as they say, its not how old you are, but how old you feel..this brought back some memories of taking my grandson fishing and my husband dropped the large fish by accident back into the water..and my little grandson wanted to drown him haa.. ~Vic "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
North Carolina Girl, An eligant and lovely poem. Enjoyed |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) God Bless You, sweet Juanita, this is such a touching and sensitive lovely poem! (sigh) It is so magical how grandparents and grandsons and daughters can bond with each other so well and wish upon such loving hearts such beautiful things. (kiss on cheek) Sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, may they both have the time of their lives every day together! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Juanita, this is a beautiful, touching, emotional poem which brought tears of joy to my eyes. I figure, that the little boy in the poem is Stevie......am I right? Beautifully and sensitively written. Much love to you. copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Juanita - Nicely done. This was a very warm and touching write. Dave By the way, I like the fish graphic at the end too, but I hope they weren't going after dolphins.lol  [This message has been edited by GenXer (01-04-2002 12:13 AM).] |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
North Carolina Girl - who else could write something this touching, and it is very touching, except a girl from North Carolina. BC |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh I just love it. How very touching...with the absolutely perfect ending. **big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
NC Girl, Okay...so you know the title makes this mandatory reading on my list. And from where I sit that grandpa is on the near side of old! However, that is just about the sweetest poem I ever read. Super fine job...now where is my fishing pole.  |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Victoria,I hope if I live to be as old as your stepfather I can still be young at heart.Thanks for reading!  Juanita |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Seymour,thank you so much.I`m glad you liked it. Juanita |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Noah,you always have such sweet replies.Thank You! Juanita |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Lyra,thank you for your sweet reply.Stevie always wanted to go fishing with Steve.So i kind of used that for this poem.TAKE CARE!  Love, Juanita |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Dave,thanks friend!Believe it or not when I did this that was the only fish I could find.After I posted it I found some really cute ones.  Your friend, Juanita "always have a smile on your face it makes people wonder what you`re up to: [This message has been edited by N orth Carolina Girl (01-04-2002 12:49 PM).] |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Bill, thank you so much for saying that.I`m so glad you enjoyed it.  Juanita |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Karen,thanks so much for reading this.  Juanita |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Larry,thanks for reading this and enjoying it.  Juanita |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
Juanita, To me, you have always been the yin to my yang. I especially enjoyed the ending. |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
Juanita, this is so very interesting! You've portrayed the innocence of the little boy, praying that the biggest fish would be caught on his grandfather's hook. _,,,^.^,,,_ |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Juanita, as always, this was a sweet warm poem. I love the ending along with everyone else. Take care. Your fellow Tarheel friend, Cheryl |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
JCP,you sweer thing you I`m glad we`re friends. Your friend, Juanita |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Mon Cherie,thanks for reading!;clapping: Juanita |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Cheryl,how much snow have you got in your part of NC?.We got about 4 inches and I`m ready for it to go.Thanks for reading! Your friend, Juanita |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Juanita, fishing for compliments are you...Well you hooked me and reeled me in with the delightful fishy tail. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
fishing has that magic way of building a bond between generations. Loved this kind poem, say hello to Stevie! [This message has been edited by ecrivan (01-06-2002 10:14 AM).] |
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Mac Attack Member
since 2001-12-12
Posts 100Ontario, Canada |
Hi Juanita, What struck me most was the friendship between the two. A mark of true friendship is when you wish for more for your friend than you wish for yourself. What a great image you've created here. Mac |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh my gosh, sweetness with a capital S..tender, loving and wonderful, floria |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Kethry,I`m so glad you enjoyed it.   Juanita |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Martin,thanks I appreciate it.I told Stevie you said hello and to get his butt back here.  Juanita |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Mac,thank you so much for reading this.  Juanita |
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Hypnosis Member
since 2001-12-02
Posts 325CO |
Aw, this poem just saddens me. My grandparents are all getting up in age. I don't want any of them to go, because I love them all so much. I hope bothe these wishes came true. Beautiful write Juanita, you are very creative. Randy Meador a life lived unexplored is a life not worth living. |
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