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I Can Remember |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I can still remember, My mother's gentle touch, My father's wisdom ending never, Things for me were never tough. I guess I was their favorite, They never knew what to expect, Though I gave them "fits" I treated them with great respect. When as a youngster barely seven, My mother never showed concern, When I brought home those bugs and vermin, All crawley and a squirmin' My parents always encouraged, No matter what I did, And you can just imagine, I was one mis-behavin' kid. Fights and teachers all complaining, Never a dull moment did they have, I did alot of serious explaining, "I was such an innocent lad!" But my parents were always there, As I am for my kids too, I guess that's where I learned, The years are so very few. |
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sweetnsxy Junior Member
since 1999-10-19
Posts 10Sterling Heights, Mi, U.S.A. |
Wow! Your parents taught you a very valuble lesson. Great read! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Good lesson, Toe, one that needs to be taken to the public at large! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Darling: You were one very lucky little boy who thanks to his parentage has grown up to be one very lovely man.. I know I'm feeling soppy but I do love you.. HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yanno VL....we been buddies for a pretty long time....and the love and admiration I have for you is much like that I had for my parents, (not to mention them other naughty feelings I have for ya)....but just think? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even be the Toerag?...(I'd still be "A Toerag", but under a different name.....) |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Your parents must have been wonder people to have such a fantastic son. Well done! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Thanks darling...don't know what's up with me today...It's that Kleenex company, always demanding their share.. You would get such a hug from me right now! ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Watcher...my parents were wonder people..considering how long they "lived" with a son like me...I have my regrets for sure...but, I know how much I made them laugh and smile...(after they raised hell with me, I could hear them laugh about what I'd done in the back room).....but yes, my parents were "Wonder" parents...and I miss them very much! |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
great poem, Mr. toe, you done your parents proud  |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
I love that last line... "The years are so very few". It says it all, doesn't it? Thanks for the glance into your life through your well spoken verse. -doreen  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Few and fast paced my friend... Wonderful message here, all should take heed. ------------------ Michael Anderson Is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream? |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful, indeed! Parents, I believe, are the greatest influence and most lasting influence in the life of their child. I'm sure this would have made them proud! ------------------ Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, I give up. I looked at all the first letters in case it was an acrostic. Then I tried to string together every other word looking for a hidden message, then I only counted four letter words searching for meaning, then I tried a variety of combinations used in WW2 to crack the Japanese code and, when all was said and done, I came to realize that......you have written a truly good, heartfelt poem that shows that there is a kind, decent man hiding in there. Whodathunkit??? An excellent tribute, Toe-friend. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
A truly loving tribute and a lesson to be learned. I know...I know..the masses said practically the same thing but, gosh dernit!!!...It's true! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
... um... so the poem is really really good - does this mean I don't have to keep my eye on him today??? |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I hope your parents knew how much they meant to you. I know they would be proud to read this poem. Beautiful tribute! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Thanks to all of you...It's easy writing things about my parents and kids. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Nicely done Toerag |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This was from the heart. The best kind of all! You done em' proud Toe! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I can't think of any accolades that would give adequate homage to this poem, dear one... especially without being repetitious! LOL. But it is so very lovely... well done!!! And well done to your parents, too... they have my immense admiration and respect for raising you to be the man you are. The years are few... I'm so glad mine have come to include you! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
dang! I gotta come back here more...I like you back here |
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