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Daddy's Girl
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Daddy's Girl |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity 
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The Love I have for you has no limits My feelings know no bounds I treasure every minute That I have you around Because your childhood won't last forever And the years will soon have flown I want to make the most of our time together Before you are full grown But no matter how old you may get As you make your own way in the world I hope that you never forget You'll always be Daddy's Little Girl.... |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
As a Daddy's girl of yesteryear I enjoyed the sentiment in this sweet poem. Joyce |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Yesteryear Joyce? Surely not, you write with such youthful exhuberance ! Thanks for taking the time to read & reply on my piece. It was written for my now 11 year old only child. She arrived unexpectedly after 18 years of marriage and having totally given up on having offspring I am so happy with the way She is turning out. She is a very well balanced, intelligent & happy child......obviously got none of my traits then ! Thanks again, John |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Neat, my friend. Wouldn't trade my 'daddy's girl' for the world. j. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Enjoy while you can. They grow up too fast. But an adult relationship with a loved child is also something to be cherished. I ws perplexed about your pen name until I sounded it out. Is John your middle name? Joyce |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
beautiful, very beautiful poem. Cherish the time. She, in a blink, will be full winged. What a jewel in life!! I am very happy for you.  |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Joyce, you are a canny Lady ! Yes, John is my middle name. The pen name is derived from the phonetic alphabet for my full name F J L, now your next mission should you choose etc, etc is go figure my 1st one! (I would put a smiley in here now but have not worked it out yet...Daughter, Help!!) JW, They are priceless aren't they? My Old Mum used to say to us, " You've none to make you laugh but none to make you cry" While there is a lot of truth in that & I can understand where she was coming from, I wholeheartedly agree with your comment. The heartaches that I'm sure will come in due course could NEVER outweigh the joy she brings to me on a daily basis. I'm not trying to say I love Her more than the next Father but I think a lot of the problems with the kids of today is that they tend to be talked at instead of talked to. Never a day goe's by that I do not tell Rhiannon I love Her and apart from a couple of recent spells in hospital, I always tuck Her in at night (whether I want to or not !!) Your comments are much appreciated, Thanks... |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks Tom, I have a brother in Long Beach & when my Angel spreads Her wings She has said She wants to be a vetinary surgeon in LA ( quite apt to want to go to the city of angels!)So I told Her to buy a pink pick up truck and cruise PCH to see if She can catch your eye and trigger another of your witty ditties.....Thanks again my friend... |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
vetinary surgeon in LA? very good. I just met a lady who told me that her beautiful pure breed dog were twice 10 points away from Champion. Precious animals are all here in LA because of the Wood. My love to your lovely family. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks Tom, Will be on vacation in LA in May.....must keep an eye out for marauding poets ! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Very Sweet!  ARCTIC WIND |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks Arctic....just like your (chocolate) tooth ?? |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I'll have a try. Frank? Francis? Forrest? Guess I will have to think harder. Joyce |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
John, there would be more happy and well-adjusted women in the world today if their fathers had made them feel special and that they were their "Daddy's Girl". Not all father's are able to write their feelings down as poetically as you have done. Your daughter is fortunate to have a daddy who not only loves her but is able to write the words down. What a wonderful reminder (and keepsake!) for her throughout her life!  Love to you and your daughter, Linda  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Effjayel, I know exactly how you feel, what a wonderful thing it is to have a little girl of your own, a true gift from God. Your poem was so lovingly written, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. Lindsay |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Joyce, You got it, Frank is the shortened version & Forrest it isn’t….. Vandana & James Michael Thank you, I am always happy to have your votes as I consider you both as some of the finest contributors on the board. Linda, Thank you so much for your kind comments,and my love to you & yours… Lindsay, Glad you enjoyed it my friend, and yes, it is a wonderful feeling, unrequited love.. Truly God’s gift Thanks again, John |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Beautiful! She will always love this poem! You are precious to her too. I know what it means to not have a dad and to dream of one! love Margherita |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thank you Margherita, I value your comments and am always happy when I see that you have taken the trouble to reply.... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
John~ Okay ... now you've tugged my heartstrings~ Lucky is the daughter whose father writes so lovingly of her~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Effjayel, Yeah, girls are all right. I raised two of the little (angels?). Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks Marge, Two Bobby? You deserve a medal ! Thanks for dropping by.... John |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
effjayel...Tender poem, enjoyed. Makes me want to call my daughter that I haven't spoken to in a few weeks...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks Paul, call Her , NOW! otherwise the days will slip away and it will be way too long, you know when you do ring She is going to say......" I was just thinking about you & was going to call later." do it my friend.. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I am smiling. You both are very lucky. I hope she treasures this poem. Alison |
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hunnie_girl
since 2006-06-18
Posts 2567Canada |
John, such a beautiful poem. Enjoyed it a lot... Krysti |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Krysti, Thank you so much, comments like this encourage me to keep writing & posting..... Alison, I got you to smile twice,! Glad my efforts are able to bring some laughter into your life, we all need some & Yes, we are both so lucky to have each other & She doe's enjoy my attempts at creative writing and is fast becoming my resident critic! Thanks again.. John |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
effjayel...I did call her and we talked for an hour. Thanks for the advise and for sharing this poem with me...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Paul, You are welcome... I am so glad you called Her, if my poem was the catalyst for that, then that brings me more joy than penning it...Take care my friend & make a note to call your daughter again soon.... Cheers John |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hello effjayel...John? I have two sons, one with the middle name, Jay. Two gorgeous grandgirls, the first with the middle name, Michelle (after my only daughter who died when she was 8). You made me think of her. Thanks ! Also for the reply to my poem, Forever February. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Hi Martie, yes it is John & thanks for the reply..I loved February, it is very poignat & moving...I am glad my poem made you think of Michelle although I'm sure She is never far from your thoughts and that my effort merely brought Her to the fore...... Cheers John |
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