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Youthful Innocence |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
There's a magical glint in my daughter's eye When she catches sunrays from the sky And goes to a place that I knew long ago But lost when I failed not to grow old She knows the simple pleasures this world can share Worries and troubles? She does not care To busy catching the sun's radiant ways Shining gold light from my bygone days Her joy is a father's pleasure to behold Seeing her smile lightens my load And though I'm jaded, she helps me understand When she puts a sunray in my hand Thank you my little one for your simple gift Its brilliance gives this old heart a lift Now go catch sunrays for as long as you can Just remember to share a few beams with your old man ***** Dedicated to my Blue Eyed Wonder who likes to catch sunrays as they come through the bathroom window. |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
This is a treasure! Save this for her! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A wonderful piece, Andrew. Reminds me of an old essay, "I want to be six again".....I want to go to MacDonald's and think it's a 4 star restaurant. I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make ripples with rocks. I want to think M&M's are better than money because you can eat them. I want to return to a simple time when all you knew were colors, addition tables and simple nursery rhymes, when you thought the world was fair,that everyone was honest and good, and where anything was possible. Your poem captures that same flavor. Nice work. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This is so beautiful, you are blessed to have such a precious daughter, and she is blessed to have such a creatively thoughtful Dad. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Satiate: Thank you. She's got the first copy already. Sir Balladeer: So true, so true. Micky-dees just ain't what it use to be. What bums me most is that I'm too tall for their fun zone. I mean, let's face it, nobody really goes there for the food. I thank you for your words of praise. Lost Dreamer: I am twice blessed as I have two wonderful daughters. This one just happens to like chasing sunbeams. She's also the one that likes squashing bugs. Thanks for you kindness. |
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Delores Hall Member
since 1999-07-16
Posts 342USA |
That is just breathtaking. I have a daughter only five. And I think I will print this out for her and put it in with her other poems for when she gets older.How true this is with children. |
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guiltborn Junior Member
since 1999-07-26
Posts 30South Dakota |
i must say, even though i am without a daughter and havent experienced the immense joy of parenthood, your poem captures the joy and wonder that is childhood. Very well done. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Delores: Thank you for sharing this with your daughter. Doing so is the highest praise one can wish for. Guiltborn: Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate you comments as much as your own postings. |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
my three little "girls" love to hop amongst the sun rays as well...what can i say, my kittens are my only babies...i have a feeling your daughters will grow into outstanding women  ------------------ Tu, cosi lontano, seppure ormai, cosi vicino. ~~~Andrea Bocelli~~~ |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Lady Elvira: Thank you again. I do love cats, but I'm not alergic to kids. My wife just told me that my oldest daughter was recognized as outstanding kindergarden student of the week! I think we're on the right track for "Woman of the Year, 2020" I'll let you know when it happens.  |
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