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Tribute To A Good Guy
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Tribute To A Good Guy |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston 
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I’d like to write a tribute to a man that I admire. The best ex-something a girl, ever could acquire. I can not call him ex-husband for never were we wed. Can not call him ex-boyfriend for fear would be misread. For he is more then either, would rather call him friend. There for all life’s trials, someone on whom I can depend. I remember when I met him, I was pregnant with a child he asked if he could feel her move, I remember how he smiled. I was just a young girl, unwed mother left alone, didn’t know how to raise a child, for I was barely grown. That’s been about 10 years ago, we later had a son. He’s supportive and understanding, a better father, there is none. He loves his son, loves his daughter, though their blood is not the same. He would die for both of them, so what matters in a name? We share the truest of joint custody, a week they spend with each. We tried the every other weekend, no compromise could we reach. He loves his kids, he wants them near, how could I deprive this man of sharing his life with his children and doing all he can. So here’s a tribute to a good guy, as a Daddy he’s a winner. It takes more to be a father then just contributing the fastest swimmer. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
very touching Lucie.... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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ONE FLEW OVER Member
since 1999-09-18
Posts 55Cuckoos Nest |
Wonderful tribute to a man who is truely special. |
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Richard 33 Member
since 1999-09-09
Posts 187glen easton, wv usa |
For once, a good guy somewhere gets the credit he deserves!!! I wish more of us were appreciated like that. ***************GREAT POEM******************** |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
A wonderful tribute to a wonderful partner. You are truely blest. Never take that for granted. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
THREE CHEERS FOR ALL THE GOOD GUYS!!!  Very nice tribute! ------------------ Denise |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
Thank you all for your replies.. although he and I are not together, he is my best friend and I hope it stays that way always. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lucie, A very mature poem, You did a good job. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
How wonderful when things work out like this. I'm happy for you, Lucie. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Lucie: He sounds like a real treasure.. HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Could this be a tribute to Toerag???? I think not! (I hate to brag), For these praises all can see Are given for someone a lot like.... me... well, almost like me... give or take a dozen or two minor wrinkles lil Lorelei is ironing out even as I write. A nicely thought out poem, Lucie. |
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graham Member
since 1999-07-31
Posts 60South Yorkshire, England |
Great stuff Lucie...you got it ALL in there. Story, sadness, love, joy, sorrow...then to top it all...THAT LAST LINE..HAHAHA...very funny! (I thought a few more might have GOT that) ------------------ I always wanted an edible canoe but you can't have your kayak and eat it too! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Great Poem Lucie! Yep, fatherhood don't stop at conception. Too bad a lot of them think it does. A good man to be a daddy and take interest in those kids. That is nice to hear! God bless ya both! ------------------ God gave you two ears and one mouth...so you should listen twice as much as you talk. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Lucie: Love the poem... sounds like you've got a great friend even if the romantic relationship didn't work! Great friends aren't easy to find... and are to be treasured! [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 09-27-1999).] |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
Thanks to all for replying. Graham.. you know me.. I find humor in every little thing! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
A good read Lady Lucie. You and your family are fortunate to have as much. I particularly liked the last stanza and the last couplet. How true it is. |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Great read, Lucie. Your kids are very lucky to have a man like that in their life. ------------------ It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley Visit my poetry website: www.geocities.com/Paris/Musee/9954/ |
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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
Hey Luc....finally had time to read this......no wonder he wants to frame it. He IS a great father, friend, and the Best of the Best! I know he will always be there for you. Very well done.....(I need lessons) Could you send me a couple of good ideas. Oh, and then write them for me ,too. Chuckle.... |
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Dragoness Senior Member
since 1999-08-07
Posts 513 |
Lovely tribute! ------------------ Set you heart free and your mind will follow. |
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