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Waiting At The Nursery Window
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Waiting At The Nursery Window |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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Waiting At The Nursery Window You are the gentlest invasion, and I find myself here, find myself while here at the window looking in surprise, forever in surprise into your antiseptic room find myself here. I wonder if your eyes will be like hers some day, your voice mine I know already; I heard you, you’ll know some day, I’m sure I’ll tell you, heard you in that first cry finding breath, heard your voice within and knew my own. You won’t know me until I teach you who I’ve found standing here, measuring the distance to you in heartbeats, waiting; some day I’ll tell you how you caught me so off guard after all the waiting and I found myself found my self here, outside this room. In thirty years or so perhaps we’ll trade our inevitable places; you outside then looking down into some antiseptic room, or just inside for visiting hours, wondering whether this time I will know your voice, your eyes so like hers now, and if I do, you’ll find me as I am now, finding myself in you. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If a parent could send a Valentine's greeting to a child... it would be in the form of this poem. And I think I have just the daughters in mind for such a gift. Thank you, Ed...for a lovely reminder, of what results from, for, and because of this day. Eternity.  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Well, yer close.....lessee, December 16....minus nine.....oops, St Patrick's Day! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"You won’t know me until I teach you who I’ve found standing here, measuring the distance to you in heartbeats, waiting;:" I cannot tell you how I love this... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well, my first was born on 12/6, so there y'go.... but still and all... what rings true to the heart should be carried on, and so it shall be, like seeds in a forest... common ground for one to grow... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I keep thinking I should have been born on the first day of the year (you do the math)...... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this bring such happy tears...I really well up when it comes to birth...what a harmonious encounter, seeing your child for the first time...and you have given us a remarkable memoir of the occassion....thank you |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
There's a story.... I did know my oldest son by his voice. It was just before the time when they would routinely let dads be in the delivery room, and I'm out in the waiting room (aka pacing room) with the other would-be daddys. Ever so often we'd hear a "waaaahhh..." and soon a nurse would come out to tell one of the fellows about the new baby. Then came one that wasn't a "waaaahhh..." you could call it "WAAAAHHH...." in baby baritone. "That's mine," I said, "and a boy." Somehow I just knew. Sure enough, a couple of minutes later out came the nurse to tell me mom was fine and I had a new son. I know," I told her, "I recognized his voice." ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this brought back memories thank you |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Ed "You are the gentlest invasion," From the very first line...a heart write that speaks for many while being your own. Thank you. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RatMan~ And ... just to think ... that 'voice' now runs his own RatCamp !!  Adorably nostalgic, Dad~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Aha, ya looked Big Ed up, eh? Yes, he started his youth volleyball camps several years ago, and loves working with kids. One thing most people don't know is, for even longer than he's been running those camps, he's been a suicide prevention volunteer -- saved some lives very directly. Yes, I'm a proud papa -- in spite of me, both of my sons are good men. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
An exceptionally tender and touching Daddy write for his son. I could literally feel your love in my own heart, Gentle Poet. Giving you a loving hug for such a beautiful and loving write. ~ One which will surely be treasured by your son forevermore.  God bless you all! Linda |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Now you will remember that my son, David, and his lovely wife, Kimmie, got to see Big Ed play the Volleyball circuit here in Florida~ You should be a very proud Papa ... and ... I'd say that, because of you, not 'in spite' of ... they are fine, fine men~ Love ya' Pops~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I agree with Marge. *S* Change that "in spite of" to "because of" PLEASE! *S* This is absolutely beautiful, my friend... It touches so deeply emotionally that it takes another read or two to appreciate what you've achieved poetically... I think it's one of your very best!!! The joy of peering through one window and the sorrow of that later one... and the lives that stretch from one to another... This is definitely a keeper!!! And somehow... I'm not surprised you recognized his voice... your heart hears. *S* |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
This just must go back to the top.Enjoyed. martyjo |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
thank you for sending it to the top I would have missed it otherwise!!  WOW!! WHAT AN OUTSTANDING POEM!!  RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
"you’ll find me as I am now, finding myself in you Beautiful! *Clap*Clap*Clap*Clap*Clap* always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
awww Ed!! This is touching and loving and LOVELY! Hugs.  |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Eddy darling man, now this is the definition of beauty, and oh how I wish I could listen to the words of your muse more often. It's not to be alas, I'm cooped up in the University library trying desperately to concentrate on Italian (Petrarchan), and English (Shakespearian) sonnets and not getting very far at all. But I slipped out of my leg irons for a short while and slipped into here for some poetic relief. I can’t stay though I have to get this assignment out of the way before I can play for very long. Love and warm stuff As always Mushy X x x x x |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Such tender introspection. Sounds like congratulations are in order, Ratleader. I'm sending some now! As always, I've enjoyed reading your poetry. Wish I had more time to read and write. I'm sure I've missed lots of GREAT poetry coming from you and others. miscellanea |
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