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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-07-02 01:54 AM

My mama's driving horse was Dapper Dan.
His shiny coat, a lovely chestnut brown.
He strode along with handsome head held high
When she so grandly drove him into town.

Dan with his pretty coat and Mama with
Long and abundant, lustrous, auburn hair
Turned many heads as they came into view.
They were a matched and very comely pair.

The two of them gave off a special glow,
My mama and her jaunty driving horse.
We chidren were so proud of both of them.
Not half so proud as Daddy was, of course.

He always met her at the farmyard fence
And opened wide the long enclosing gate.
Happily, he'd say, "Your supper's ready.
The children have been fed, they couldn't wait."

Our dear daddy loved to the cooking
When Mama had gone shopping in the town.
He would make some chicken with fat dumplings
Or maybe his potpie of great renown.

And then our daddy bought a nice new Ford.
Our mama drove it when she went to town.
But I must say she didn't look so fine
As driving Dapper Dan, the chestnut brown.

By Joyce 6/28/2001

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

1 posted 2001-07-02 05:55 PM

Joyce: I commented on this on another site, but it certainly bears a repeat. Charming poem and I enjoyed it very much.

Betty Lou Hebert

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

2 posted 2001-07-03 02:20 PM

I enjoyed your pleasant story.

Melton

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

3 posted 2001-07-03 05:19 PM

This is wonderful, Joyce! You've painted a lovely picture!

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

4 posted 2001-07-03 07:03 PM

What wonderful, warm, and cherished recollection you share with us in this beautifully nostalgic poem.  I love the feel of it--It is as a work of art, which should proudly be displayed to all.
        Thank You,
          David

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And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

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Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

5 posted 2001-07-03 11:27 PM

A nice trot down memorabilia lane with Dapper Dan.

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