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Daddy took me Camping
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Daddy took me Camping |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA 
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Daddy took me Camping Daddy worked on the trailer for hours, Trying to make it right, Grandpa let us use it, For sleeping in at night, All summer he was fixing, Doing this and that, Painting, cleaning, and checking the tires, So we wouldn’t have a flat, It took so long until the day, Daddy said that we would go camping, Grandpa gave me his special pole Just so I could go fishing, Then came the time that we had planned, I could hardly stand the wait, We hooked the camper to the car, And mommy closed the gate, We drove what seamed like hours, In the mountains through little towns, Over the river and down dirt roads, Till we made it to our campground, We set up our little trailer, And Daddy lit a fire, We cooked hot dogs and marshmallows, As many as I desired, Then when it got dark, and time to turn in, We put our sleeping bags together, I dreamed of camping out under the stars, A memory I will keep forever. . . Josh went camping series. The answer is always NO, Until the question is asked. [This message has been edited by WTBAKELAR (09-24-2009 10:43 AM).] |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Tracey my good friend, what a wonderful memory to have and to keep. It will mean even more to you as time goes by. It brought back a lot of great memories to me when I was a lad. After all, that is all we have left when it comes time to shut the book. A very poignant poem. Take care. Lindsay |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Thanks Lindsay, It's always great to see you in here. You know you are one of my very favorite poets, and I mean poet in the true sense of the word. Your comments on my poetry mean the world to me. Thank you my dear friend. Tracey |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Did you write this in the voice of your son, or is it a memory of yours? Either way it is a wonderful read, dear Tracey. Such an experience will forever be a happy one for any child! Most beautiful! Love, Margherita  |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Dear Margherita, I did write this in the voice or memory of my boy Josh. We went camping over Labor day weekend. His first time. Grandma (Billie) and Grandpa came up and joined us for one night. It was a wonderful time for all. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. Look for my other poems in my camping with Josh series. Love always, Tracey. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Tracey, This made me smile. A |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Thanks Alison, It always makes my day to know I make you smile, and have you enjoy my little poems. Love always, Tracey |
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larzana Member
since 2009-09-17
Posts 55 |
What an awesome memory to cherish. ^_^ |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Thanks Larzana, I hope to do this with him every year. We are going to go back to the same place again so he can relive these memories and make new ones. appreciated, Tracey |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Tracey, kids seldom keep journals nowadays. You're writing your son's for him! lol ~ and done with so much love! ~ and parents take note of things that kids tend to overlook. He will truly enjoy this poetic journal ~ Especially when he is older. This is a marveollous series! ~ Good Daddy!  Love, hugs, and smiley faces, Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
If today had been a frowning day, this would have made me smile. *S* You see as Josh must see... no wonder you made the excursion so special! *S* |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Linda, thank you so much for your wonderful comments, I am hoping that these mean something to him when he gets older and can share them with his children someday. When I write a poem now, he makes me tell him the words. I read him one last night and he said he liked it, but it was long. It was only 6 verses. Thanks again, Tracey. |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Ruth, If my poetry makes but one person smile, I am grateful for the gift. I am honored that you find my poetry enjoyable. Truely appreciative, Love always, Tracey |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You are lucky to have such wonderful memories, Tracey. Enjoyed. Ida |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Ida,,, thank you so very much, We did make some wonderful memories up there, I think his favorite one, though, was getting to pee on a tree. (I snapped a picture just for fun) Thanks again, Tracey |
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