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Father's Bedtime Stories Fading Voice
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Father's Bedtime Stories Fading Voice |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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Wide eyed looking up, papa's voice tingled my spine, fiery dragons roared and wicked witches cackled in Grimm dark scary castles. Fleeing heros cut down beanstalk fee fie foes, jumping jacks and jills on dancing feet played on glossy butterscotch cobblestones. Sunset circled hills, fishin poles waiting, anxiously I recalled a Robin taking breakfast ticking and yanking at a tireless prey, goin fishin I giggled at father's rote verses of two odd fishing partners preparing a feast and unshelling morsels on a sunset washed shore. Weary with happiness...booked into gaurdian inn, with golden weights on my eyelids, my soul's imaginary bedfellows....sharing the last whisper of lips .. a distant past, lost to tales as colorful as jellybeans, lingering longing memories of Knights in bedtime kingdoms and father's fading voice. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Loving it, hugging you!  Thanks, Ethome. |
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angellea Member
since 2009-03-29
Posts 144NC, USA |
My Mom was such a great story teller when my brothers and I were young. Makes me long for those moments, just before drifting off to sleep. on glossy butterscotch cobblestones...I LOVE that description. The entire piece is so vivid. I really enjoyed this. ~Maranda |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Karilea Glad you could relate. Hugging you back. There's nothing as precious as those moments of closeness and love between parent and child. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Maranda I'm so pleased you enjoyed this and found it reminded you of your mother. Those memories are so wonderful. Thanks for dropping in and commenting I appreciate it so much. Eric |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is a delightful read start to finish! "with golden weights on my eyelids" that's what bedtime stories are for  More, please.  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
This is really good! ~ Wonderful  ARCTIC WIND |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
What wonderful memories, Eric. Thanks for sharing. Ida |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Kacy Glad you enjoyed this. Yes, that's what it's all about. I appreciate those words. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
AW so glad you could get into this little piece I appreciate the read and the kind words. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you for reading the memories Ida. I just read your childhood poem and some kids don't get their roots established very well. I appreciate your kind words here. Eric |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
excellent write |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
My Dad quoted poetry he'd memorized... no question where my love for it came from! *S* This is beautiful and loving... and leaves a soft smile of remember... thank you! *S* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
We can always leave it to you to bring us smiles and this time you bring it from memories of yours that can birth some of our own. Especially liked your closing lines. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Critical Thanks for the visit and the read. Much appreciated. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Ruth Your Dad did you well because you write beautifully from the heart. Yes, those memories are forever. Thanks for the read and the comment. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Mark old friend always good to hear from you. If I can inspire anyone it's very satisfying to me. Eric |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey vandana It's always good to see you visit and comment. I have been enjoying some of your fine work lately. Eric |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Such wondrous memories you have shared here, dear Eric. Beautiful, captivating write! Love, Margherita |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hi Margherita Thanks for the comments and I'm glad you enjoyed this piece. Eric |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Eric, You were lucky to have a Father around to do that. Bobby |
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aguardianangel New Member
since 2009-04-05
Posts 7 |
This is quite a tale, here. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Actually Bobby I didn't have him around. It was really my Grandfather who I refer to as my father. He's the one that raised me. My father took off when I was six and I didn't see him again until I was 19. He didn't even try to call. My mother had a tough time financially raising me so the grandparents stepped in and helped. My Grandfather was really the ultimate Scottish storyteller in my life and he became my father. He's the one that taught me about life. Thanks for the read and the comment. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you gaurdianangel I appreciate the read and the comment. Eric |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Weary with happiness...booked into gaurdian inn, with golden weights on my eyelids, my soul's imaginary bedfellows....sharing the last whisper of lips .. a distant past, lost to tales as colorful as jellybeans, lingering longing memories of Knights in bedtime kingdoms and father's fading voice. Great post Eric, it brought back a lot of fond memories, take care my friend. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Most enjoyable my friend, it brought back a lot of fond memories. Take care Eric. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Weary with happiness...booked into gaurdian inn, with golden weights on my eyelids, my soul's imaginary bedfellows....sharing the last whisper of lips .. a distant past, lost to tales as colorful as jellybeans, lingering longing memories of Knights in bedtime kingdoms and father's fading voice. Great post Eric, it brought back a lot of fond memories, take care my friend. Lindsay |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Eric, Good on your Grandfather. My Grandfather raised me too. He was a great man in so many ways. Bobby |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Lindsay Thank you for those repetition for emphasis postes. Glad you enjoyed this piece and can relate. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yeah Bobby, he was the greatest influence on my life. Because of him I have many fond memories and yes, he also was a great man in so many ways. Thanks for the input. Eric |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
reminds me of the times i spent reading stories to my boys ... thank you for that memory reminder  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Jeffery Glad it brought back those memories. Thanks for dropping in commenting and reading. Eric |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
What enchantment you have painted with your words! I smiled throughout my reading. Adorable, Heather |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you for that Heather, I'm glad I made you smile. Eric |
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