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Mother_Earth
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0 posted 2001-02-10 03:30 PM



My Poppa and me are going fishing!
My Poppa and me have to get everything ready
My Poppa and me are busy and I'm wishing
My Poppa and me could go before Saturday!

But my Poppa has to have everthing just so
So first we check reels and untangle line
I aim for the "target" and try to keep it low
And get tangled in the tree just fine

Now Poppa doesn't get real mad as he untangles
My line from tree limbs, reel handle and me
I guess my reel could use more handles
He said I made a fine birds nest, you see

My Poppa said we need to get some bait
We lift up rocks and boards to see
Those worms who don't know their fate
On a hook to catch those fish for Poppa and me

My Poppa has helped me forever, you see
Now I'm almost 5 and getting pretty good
I listen hard and these lessons are helping me
So I can do everything Poppa thinks I should

My Poppa and me have the boat all packed
So much to remember before leaving the barn
Box for worms, stringer for fish, nothing lacked
I am ready but Poppa said not 'till Saturday!

I just love going fishing with my Poppa
I can sit real close and he talks with me
He said he used to do these things with mama
And now he and I are special, you see

I sure love my Poppa and know he loves me
We can talk and work and play together
He is getting old and is helping me to see
No matter what happens this love will never sever

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Marge Tindal
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1 posted 2001-02-10 04:22 PM


MotherEarth~
What warm and tender memories you've strung together for this.
A child's anticipation is such fun !
And 'Poppa" is also looking forward to it !
~*Marge*~


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Mother_Earth
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2 posted 2001-02-10 04:26 PM


Marge, this Poppa doesn't have many memories, but wants to leave some.  He has such great fun with the little ones.  Thanks and HUGS,  ME
Charisma
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3 posted 2001-02-10 08:13 PM


you describe the adoration of a child very good....loved reading these wonderful poem

Charisma

dgvarner
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4 posted 2001-02-10 10:02 PM


i just love this..   the picture it paints is a priceless one...  

, g


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Mother_Earth
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5 posted 2001-02-10 10:18 PM


Charisma, thank you so much.

fallen rain, there is so much love between these two.  Thanks for reading.

EagleOne
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6 posted 2001-02-10 10:59 PM


Love this one, took me way, way back. Thankyou!  

" I have seen without perceiving
I have been another man
Let me pierce the realm of glamour
So I know just what I am"....Dweller on the Threshold,

Mother_Earth
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7 posted 2001-02-10 11:39 PM


Thank you, Eagle One and it can't be that long ago.  Hugs
Nate Dogg
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8 posted 2001-02-11 01:29 AM


Wow, this is a very delightful and loving piece...brilliant work!!

Nathan

nakdthoughts
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9 posted 2001-02-11 02:11 AM


I guess my reel could use more handles
He said I made a fine birds nest, you see

charming words...befitting my thoughts today  huggzz
~Wynter(although I never went fishing)..*s

~Wynter


"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II



Mother_Earth
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10 posted 2001-02-11 02:15 PM


Nate, thank you so much for such kind words of praise.

nakdthoughts, LOL  I can show you how to make the "bird nest" real quick.  

         Thanks and hugs,  ME

Butterflies_dont_cry
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11 posted 2001-02-13 08:51 PM


Oh mom....you made me cry...darn it!

Yep...he sure did do those things with "mama"...you took me on a trip down memory
lane...one I wish I could touch again.
This was fantastic mom...it brought smiles
and tears alike...the best memories always
do though don't they.

I love you~

Mother_Earth
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12 posted 2001-02-13 10:06 PM


Butterflies, my kid, those memory lanes can be killers! It is nice to have some good memories. Glad you are back!!
Love and hugs, Mom

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13 posted 2001-02-14 01:40 PM


What a wonderful read! *S* It waltzed me right down memory lane... especially the making a good bird's nest! LOL.
Mother_Earth
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14 posted 2001-02-14 01:47 PM


suthern, those "birds nest" aren't hard to make, are they. lol Glad you like.....
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