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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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Ben My young son buried his turtle today. A match box repose, He pushed in his nose, To make the box close. We dug him a grave, Shallow but tight. We were determined, To do this thing right. We bowed our heads, Said a turtle prayer. Val halla we sent him, All in a flair. So dry were his eyes, He took it so well. So calm was his face, My heart went to swell. We shook hands and parted, He to the house. I went to work, Said nothing to spouse. But when I came home And looked in the yard, I let out a moan, Completely off guard. There was my son, On hands and knees, The grave was undone, I could not believe. He could not conceive, His turtle called Ben, Would not wake up And play once again. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Yep, this is a good un... Liked. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ah, the unpredictability of children! This is so sweet!I love it. I never knew a turtle named Ben. Pepper will like this one too, since she loves turtles. Love ya Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 04-06-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Seymour~ That's so sad ! How typically child-like. I love this little poem. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
What a precious memory, Seymour. A real treasure! Denise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mike, Thank you for the like. Elizabeth, Well now you know one, thank you for the kind words. Love Sy Marge, Thank you sweet. *L* Denice, Believe it or not this treasure is 50 years old. *L* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Seymour~ I came back to print 'Ben' out and couldn't help but notice that you said this one is 50 years old. What a VERY special treasure it is indeed. Not that the age of it made it any more tender ... but it sure gave me that sense of flipping through the Rolodex of your memories. You are something special, dear man. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
You have the gift!! This is excellent!! And yes just when you think they understand....sweet little angels that they are  Hold me for yesterday Kiss me for tomorrow But love me for today. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, So glad you liked it well enough to print out Be well and bless you. *L* Butterfly, Thank you for the excellent. *L* Sy |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Dear Sy, first, I imagine that your 50+ year old son is quite the gentleman with his father's heart... And now, I would ask that you being reprising in poetic term some of your 50 year memories for us, for they will be treasures to cherish, indeed. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Dear Sy, first, I imagine that your 50+ year old son is quite the gentleman with his father's heart... And now, I would ask that you begin reprising in poetic term some of your 50 year memories for us, for they will be treasures to cherish, indeed. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh, this is so sad  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine, Yes he is and thank you. *L* Hoot, It was at the time, but he made it ok. *L* |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Fond memory, Sy. How does a turtle prayer go?  |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Wonderful poem, Seymour, and thank you for a poignant peek into your treasured memories. (Balladeer...v e r r r y s l o w l y...) ~ Claire |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh Sy, I just love this. It is a treasure for sure! |
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