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Lily White's Party
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Lily White's Party |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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Hush, my child, and turn out the light it’s a Lily White’s party night tonight Brush your teeth, wash your face; tonight, you’ll wear a dress of lace. It might be pink, it might be poppy red; hurry, my little girl, it’s time for bed. Pull those covers snug and tight, sleep, then it will be time for Lily White. Daddy, I don’t have a dress to wear and I don’t have ribbons for my hair. I don’t have a present ready to give; I don’t know where Lily White lives. Will you wake me when it is time to go? Daddy, will there be kids that I know? Will you drive me there in the car? I wonder if Lily White lives very far. Hush, my child, and turn out the light It’s a Lily White’s party night tonight. You‘ll play games and have lots of fun; the party will last until night is done. At Lily White’s you’ll eat candy and cake. You will wear a crown of gold that you make. Sleep, little girl, and get some rest; soon you’ll dress up in your party best. Daddy, the sun is coming up into the sky. You didn’t wake me up. Why, Daddy, why? I slept all night and missed the party fun. Now it is too late and the party’s done. I slept all night and didn’t get ice cream or cake. Daddy, you forgot and made a terrible mistake. You said I would get to go see Lily White and, instead, you let me sleep all night. Hush, my child, you had a wonderful night, in your party dress you were fairy delight. You danced and played with all your friends; your laughter rang out until party’s end. You just don’t remember all the fun you had. Lily White loved you, now don’t be so sad. You can go play again when the sun goes down and the moon smiles on you, big and round. Lily White will want you back for party play when you close your eyes after a long day. So go get breakfast after you hug me tight – tonight might be a Lily White’s party night. We’ll know later when the day has come to end and Lily White sends an invitation with the wind. Watch for party stars twinkling in dusk of twilight, then you will see the decorations of Lily White. --- Alison (Note: My Dad used to say all this to me and I fell for it every time!) |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms ali-san roses are red violets are tight look out for da mud in the puddle lilly white grins... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
How absolutely delightful, dear Alison! In form and content a great poem! Your Dad loves you to pieces I can tell and truly showed you when you were a little girl. Something that lasts forever. Enjoyed this very very much.  Love and hugs. Margherita |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
This is so sweet...bless you for sharing. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Delightful poem, Alison. Ida |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This reminds me of the stories that would "come from nowhere" when I would tuck in my girls at night... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Alison, This is a lovely poem, well written. I used to read to the girls when they were young. I never read to the boys, they were too tough to be read to. Bobby |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
simply beautiful. A nice poem for children and and a lovely poem showed warm relationship between father and child. love the read. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Ali-girl... I love this! tucking it away in my library right now! hmmm.. actually I tuck everything of yours away in my library! love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Wonderful write Alison! ARCTIC WIND |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
this is just amazing the best thing i have read in weeks awesome it NEEDS to be published !!!! |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Love this Ali, thoroughly enjoyed it. Your Dad sounds like he knew just how to entertain his little girl. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
This is so awesome Alison.. Made me smile and want to dance and eat ice cream... This is beautiful. Tammy<333 |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Alison, I read this just after you posted it early this morning. Loved it. What a beautiful childhood you must have had. "late" |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Absolutely charming. It took me back. I never had a bedtime ritual myself, but I made sure my own kids did. This is quite endearing. Now I wanna go party with Lily White. (That sounds bad coming from me, but I mean in the purest way.)  Thank you Alison. Just for being sweet.  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Alison my dear that is one of your very best poems, I so enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing this delightful poem. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
D, Nice poem there, cowboy. A ------ Margherita, Thank you, lovely one. He had some pretty wonderful moments. This was one. xoxoo Ali ------ Tina, Thank you for reading it and for taking the time to let me know that it touched you. Love, Ali ------ Thank you, Ida, my poet friend. Alison ------ Sunshine, What lucky little girls you had .. you are a lovely and creative woman. xoxoxo Ali ------ Bobby, Yep, but you loved them all the same and that is what matters. Thank you for enjoying this one. Alison ------- RDB, Your love and kindness amazes me. You are a jewel. Thank you. Ali ------- AW Thank you, friend! A ------- Helen, You blew me away ... thank you for making my night. Alison ------- Steve, My Dad was a man who knew how to love - he just lost alot of the ability to a losing battle with mental illness. When he was wonderful - no one could beat him to being a good father. Thank you, my friend. Ali ------- Tammy<333, I am glad to have touched you in such a manner. What a gift! xoxoxo Alison ------- late, It was sure different (smiles). We had some wonderful times and some great laughs. xoxox Ali ------- SB, You can party with Lily White all you like (grins at how that sounds). She loves creative people. She's already charmed by you. A ------- Lindsay, Thank you, my friend. Your words mean a great deal to me. Ali |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Seoulair What do they say -- saving the best for last? Thank you, my friend. I am glad that it was a poem that gave you pleasure. Ali |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
This is truly so cute and sweet. I can see a parent telling this to their child and the excitement in thier face. Sweet dreams!!! |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Ali-sonn, you made my night And from now on I'm calling you Lily White.... J xx |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
K-K & John, Thank you for going to Lily White's party with me. I am glad that you both enjoyed this poem. xoxoxo A |
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shyvl Senior Member
since 2008-04-11
Posts 531texas, usa |
Hi Alison- just found this and was so glad I didn't miss out on Lily White's Party- What a delightful childhood you must have had and what a delightful way with words you have to describe it. Thanks for sharing sharyn |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Alison, dear friend, I LOVED this. Nicely penned. |
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Virtual Abyss Member
since 2008-04-09
Posts 52East Coast - USA |
Ali, Now your father is immortalized forever within cyberspace. What a tribute. What a lucky girl! Thanks for remembering and and sharing it with us! V/r, Virtual Abyss |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
sharyn, I would love to say that my childhood was wonderful. Aspects of it were incredible and my father helped make it that way. He also made it hell. But, I am learning to remember the good and let go of the hell. He did the best he could with what he had. Thank you for reading this one. Alison ____________ Donna darling, Thank you, my dear friend. I miss you. Alison ____________ VA Thank you. I am glad you got to see this part of my father. It is one of his better moments. Alison |
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