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Ada'doLisdo'ti
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0 posted 2003-01-16 06:32 PM


Daddy cut up a broom stick.
I thought it was real slick.
He made it into a gun.
Oh...... that was real fun......

When…We were playing,
G.I. Joe in the backyard.
Mama worried I’d take it to far.
I was daddies little man.
Off to fight in some foreign land.

A tear touched my dads eyes.
He took my hand with pride.
Said he rooted for me the whole way.
Mama still didn’t know what to say.

Cause …I was still playing,
G.I. Joe in the backyard.
Mama worried I’d take it to far.
No longer daddies little man.
Now I'm off to fight in some foreign land.

Now I’ve got a kid of my own.
Sometimes I wish she were grown.
But I know how much I’ll miss.
The wonderful  days like this.

When..We’re playing,
G.I. Joe in the backyard.
Mama worries she’ll take it to far.
But there’s daddies little girl.
Off to fight in a mans world.


© Copyright 2003 Albert D Lopez - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2003-01-16 06:37 PM


Excellent,  touching and so truthful.
Nicely done..

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2 posted 2003-01-16 06:39 PM


Dang, Albert. Be safe, and write of the good that you see, not just the misery.
I wish you well. Peace, friend. Are you already scheduled to leave?

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3 posted 2003-01-16 06:43 PM


very touching...
But I can sense your pride for the little girl.
Stay safe out there.. its not just a man's war.. its a hard one of a minds battle too.

Enjoyed
Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
     (blink, breathe, stand, fight)

Ada'doLisdo'ti
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4 posted 2003-01-17 06:17 PM


Thanks all, Yea we have a window to leave in Feb.

Of all I've lost; I miss my innocence  the most.

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5 posted 2003-01-17 06:54 PM


Be safe, friend, and come back to visit whenever you can.
Ada'doLisdo'ti
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6 posted 2003-01-17 06:59 PM


Thanks midnightsun, I plan on it.

Of all I've lost; I miss my innocence  the most.

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7 posted 2003-01-18 03:59 AM


oh my...come back soon...
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8 posted 2003-01-18 07:48 AM



Please, stay safe...
and
thank you.

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9 posted 2003-01-18 10:35 AM


I think more little boys would play with a Ken doll if he was'nt such a dork.LOL

paladin

....a knight without armor

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10 posted 2003-01-18 10:58 AM




Laughing at Paladin.


Yes, stay safe and God be with you and your family. And, yes:

        ~THANK YOU~


Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

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11 posted 2003-01-18 11:11 AM


Albert, all I know to say is
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THANK  YOU,  FRIEND
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I honestly don't know what we would do without all you brave men and women in our armed services. We too often forget to thank you at times other than Veterans Day and Memorial Day....


With hugs from
   ~Ethel~  

Seymour Tabin
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12 posted 2003-01-18 11:27 AM


Ada'doLisdo'ti
Good twist, enjoyed.

Martie
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13 posted 2003-01-27 01:04 PM


This touched me a great deal...I wanted you to know.  
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