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Daddy's Treasure Chest
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Daddy's Treasure Chest |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA 
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Daddy's Treasure Chest “I got this for you Daddy” is the little song he sings He doesn’t really understand the happiness he brings “Come and look at what I made” are words I often hear I have a little box that holds these treasures oh so dear We call it Daddy’s Treasure Chest and it’s a special place For kept inside are gifts that bring a smile to my face From time to time I’ll take it out whenever I feel down It never fails to cheer me up and take away my frown Inside are little trinkets that no one would care to see But they are much more precious than a diamond ring to me A little hand drawn picture of the “Super Devil Dude” Some marbles and some colored rocks are things that I include Each item is a memory of loving times we’ve had A penny and a colored heart that says “I love you Dad” A hardened piece of bubble gum he brought me home from school To me this little heartfelt gift’s more precious than a jewel There’s a little colored sea shell that fills my heart with bliss Because he told me “Daddy we don’t have one that’s like this” It really didn’t matter that I had six more of them This one’s very special because it was a gift from him A rusty bolt and washer and a burned out little fuse Things that he found in the street he thought that I might use A little plaster handprint with a date scratched on the back A yo-yo with a broken string and a shiny bright thumb tack A plastic purple dinosaur and a box of pencil lead His favorite book of stories that so many times we read An old pair of sunglasses that are cracked next to the rim A broken rubber band to make a great sling shot for him And when my son gets older then I hope he’ll understand How great a gift he gave me with that broken rubber band And how much love is stored inside that little cardboard box Mixed with all the marbles, shells, and the little colored rocks Each item is a gift of love and memory of fun Given to a father by his precious loving son And if you ever ask of me what gifts I love the best I’ll show you an old worn out box called Daddy’s Treasure Chest |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Stephen dear, you moved me to tears with this delightful and touching write. You have taught your son well about the real treasures of this life! And how he will love your words! Wonderful, thank you! Love, Margherita  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhSteve~ My eyes are leaking with the tenderness of this~  I am going to share it with my son this evening~ His birthday was Monday, and I gave him a write-your-story- in it book titled 'A Father's Legacy', where he could record moments just like this for his precious girlies~ Thank you, thank you, thank you - for being a daddy and a poet~ *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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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I have to tell you, This is the best "Dad" poem I have ever read. Your son is a lucky little boy. Ida |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh my....I think you've done inspired a song... |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Thank you my friends, they grow up so fast! Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this made me smile... and almost cry!! --I smiled more so no tears  |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Awwww, such precious gifts. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Stephen, you did it again. I love this - and I think I fell in love with your son too. A |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is a very sweet poem from a Daddy with a tender heart for his precious son. Joyce |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for sharing the peek into your heart. So precious...this is a keeper for my own private treasure chest. Beautiful.  |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
Love, the very pure love. |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Steve, Most any man can father a child, however, you, are a "true" daddy. This is a most beautiful piece of your heart that you have written. Tammy<333 |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Steve, This is excellent writing. It's an enjoyable read. I have four kids, all grown now. The youngest one is thirty-nine. I never remember them ever bring me things like that. Reading your poem, I kind of wish they would have. Perhaps I was too unapproachable, or perhaps they did bring me things, but I just didn't notice. I'm still very close to all of them. Bobby |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Oh my goodness. I have to blow my nose, that one got me. All warm and everything, and it's honest and simple and doesn't have anything in it but real feeling and love. Excellent! Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
What wonderful thoughts. This is so very grand. Thank you for a smile today!! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Steve...Great poem, you are so blessed with the love of your son. Thanks for sharing this very special poem with us...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
This is a wonderful poem that brings little tears of joy in remembrance of my relationship with my father, I will always feel his absence, especially when I rummage through his tool box, and remember a time he sent me to fetch one! Have a nice day, my friend! Art |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Good job Steve, I have a daughter just like that, we are both so lucky guy! Sweet, take care mate... John BTW, I missed you, gotta get my eye in or improve my aim...  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Steve: This is completely charming and heart touching! You are right, our children grow up far too fast and there are times they don't grow up at all! Best wishes Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Steve..this was spectacular....this is what made me write my "one and only" serious poem.....brought back alot of great memories.... |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Thanks for the kind words Nan, I appreciate it. K-K I'm glad it brought a smile, that little box always brings me one. Thanks for reading Paul, I appreciate hearing from you. Art, I have similar memories and I hope my son will have them as well. Thanks for commenting. Hey John, I have a son and a daughter and they are both pretty special. Take care buddy. Hi Betty Lou, I know I've never grown up all the way and probably won't. Good to hear from you. Toe, don't go gettin' too serious on me buddy, I count on you to get my chuckles. Thanks for reading. Take care all. Steve |
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