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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
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Daddy was a soldier Mama was a soldier’s wife I was a princess with stick legs dandelion fuzz hair some nights Daddy took Mama dancing wedding cake dolls Daddy in his uniform Mama in her yellow dress some nights Daddy danced at home Frank Sinatra sang while Mama smoked cigarettes in an ivory holder drank from a small glass her legs crossed at the ankles she laughed with her red lips when Daddy danced with his princess Daddy held me to his khaki chest and we danced Day by Day we sang Daddy Frank Sinatra and me [This message has been edited by The Lady (02-15-2006 12:08 AM).] |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kate, this is a wonderful memory you've shared. I enjoyed reading.  ...jo |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Jo. It was a joy to write. |
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Marshalzu  
since 2001-02-15
Posts 2681Lurking |
“I was a princess with stick legs dandelion fuzz hair” Such beautiful writing  Andrew |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
wowza...lady gots some saturday evening post in her memory bundle...very much enjoyed it ms |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
some nights Daddy danced at home Frank Sinatra sang while Mama smoked cigarettes in an ivory holder drank from a small glass her legs crossed at the ankles she laughed with her red lips when Daddy danced with his princess Oh my, this brought tears to my eyes... there's a place I used to frequent on the Jersey Shore, and at the very start of the boardwalk, there was a beautiful, mundane glass home, sort of like a cape code, with a lot of windows, two stories and a large front porch looking over the ocean...the man who owned that home, played Frank Sinatra songs all day long with outside speakers so the tourists could hear. Sorry, but that is what this song of yours did for me.... Now, getting back to the story, you must have had a great wealth of childhood... Hugs to you and thank you for this... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
What a beautiful childhood memory this is!! Wonderful imagery took me right there. A most enjoyable read.. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Edward Grim Senior Member
since 2005-12-18
Posts 1154Greenville, South Carolina |
Very nice, I really enjoyed this. Cheers - Ed "Give me a museum, and I'll fill it." |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Andrew and Stranger. LeeJ, thank you for your reply. I’m glad it brought back memories for you. I had a great childhood and it was full of music. This memory was brought back by my son and his three little girls dancing and singing with Frank. It is so amazing to see your life in those of your children. Hugs. Thank you Enchantress. Hugs to you. Thanks for your response Ed! |
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