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Seeing you smile (response to Rainbow Girl's challenge)
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Seeing you smile (response to Rainbow Girl's challenge) |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion 
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You looked like an angel on the morning when we met, Small and helpless in my arms, so intense, and yet I could tell you had a heart that could love with all your soul, I still thank God for allowing me to be with you as you grow. I remember our grocery shopping trips when you were very young, I'd "fly" you up and down the aisles in "death-defying" strafing runs. You were too young to read the brightly colored product names, But it didn't matter because right then your were an "arrow-plane." Do you remember the circus when we sat in the front row, And the elephants "waved" at you as they passed by us going slow? You cried at first and then you laughed as I held you tight, And you could talk of nothing else for the remainder of that night. The months flew by and then the years as you grew, my child, Always straining to be free, and perhaps a little wild. I didn't understand your drive to be different from the rest, But still I tried to encourage you to do your very best, Because seeing you smile made my life worthwhile. I remember your first beau and how he broke your heart. I remember how you cried, and how poorly I did my part To make you see beyond your tears that there would come a day When somebody worthy of your love would finally take you away. I cried at your wedding as we walked together down the aisle, You, my angel, dressed in white, with your radiant smile. And when I was asked to give you away, it was hard for me to do, I was afraid you wouldn't need me as much as I needed you. The years wore on and you grew to be a woman on your own, Oh how I missed your laughter that once filled our happy home. The days grew colder as I grew older and you saw less and less of me, Until all I had were those sweet times filled with your memories. Because seeing you smile made my life worthwhile. We didn't see eye to eye sometimes or find a common ground, But I love you with all my heart, and am thankful for what I've found. Though now my days have reached their number and my life is through, I'm still here in spirit, dear, watching over you. Because watching you smile makes my life worthwhile. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Oh, LngJhn, I should not have read this at 6:06 a.m. It is far too early in the morning to cry. Beautiful. Corinne |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Geez, first Liz makes me ball like a baby, now you make them flow like a river! This is so sweet. I was moved. Gosh, I miss my parents. Maybe I'll invite them up this weekend! Thank you for the wonderful poem!  -SEA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is superb, sailor!!! |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
oman o man too good for me i'm gona go take a dip now and reflect o yuh very sweet i must say and effective |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Sweetheart, What can I say?..Beautiful and my eyes are shining cause you made them wet.. HUSG The grape passes through the press to yield wine. Your life must pass through the press of passion and pain to yield the wine of wisdom.. |
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Tasi Junior Member
since 2000-02-08
Posts 38Canada |
LngJhnAg..Thoughts of my own father will cross my mind for the rest of the day ...thanks for showing the love a parent can have for thier child!! |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
wow, what a daddy, what a poem...beautiful! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Thank you all, kind poets. My life is somewhere along that line; not finished yet, but getting there. Thanks for your encouragement. |
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Kyttn Junior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 10MO |
Oh.. wow. What a touching poem! I'm still wiping my eyes. Kyttn |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Why, you sentimental old salt, you!!! This is great, John. You have really captured the essence of being a father. Obviously, Toerag was wrong all the times he referred to you as a mother! Wonderful work, my friend |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
wonderful, wonderful poem....what a world this would be if every little girl had a daddy like you....but then again, in some ways, we all probably do.....  Bobbycat =^..^= |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LongJohn- What a tender, loving Daddy's heart I see here. Kleenex material for sure. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Long John this is what life is all about..the love shared by a father and his child. How fantastic to have all those lovely memories of wonderful times spent together. James |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
This poem is so touching I almost cried (only almost, I am to strong for that). You've done yourself proud, you have brilliantly expressed the joys of life . |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
'Deer - lol@mother - Toe is a very confused person. I've heard him call you the same thing! Thanks all for those nice comments. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
But you are both such talented "mothers" for sure.... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Geesh LJA. This was beautfiul! Brought tears to my eyes! What a great way to express the relationship between Dad and daughter! <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
yeah - but what about the 'mothers'???? |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Man, when you are "on" LongJohn, you are on. Great poem. Michael |
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