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When I Come Home
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When I Come Home |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Yea! Daddy's home for the rest of the day and night Can we go outside while there's still sunlight? And daddy lets go down the street for a little walk When we get to that tree we'll stop for a talk Can you tell me a secret about clouds and rain? And what makes it fly, that thing called a plane? Hey! What is that music? That jingley sound? Can I have ice cream when the truck comes around? I got new rocks for my collection, one white - one red Can I sleep with these tonight when I go to bed? Here's a flower for mom; here's one for you too Look, I can do a summersault: how about you? Here kitty-kitty. Can I have a cat? When I get older I want one just like that I'll race you back to the house! I won! I won! I sure do like running fast; wasn't that fun? You know what daddy; you know what I think? I love you a lot; I think you're great! Thanks for the walk little one, I love you too How I do enjoy coming home to a daughter like you |
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blueloon Member
since 1999-07-07
Posts 161NY |
Isn't it wonderful to marvel at the innocent gifts of a child? I hope that one day she will be able to read what you have wrote...she is a lucky little girl. blueloon ------------------ To give yourself keeps yourself still, And you must live, drawn by your own sweet skill. -shakespeare And so of you, beauteous and lovely youth, When that shall vade, by verse distills your truth. -shakespeare |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
*sigh*...can i borrow some of those lovely childhood memories from your daughters?  ------------------ one night at the airport...Childhood Memories...eight short weeks...Music to my Ears...your countenance...just watching tv...hoarse whispers...My One and Only...Tribute to M.J....Feel the need?...serving wench...a little girl...the mistress...stolen hours...Perfection...07-20-69...insomnia ...devotion...Master...apart...plain...chat? |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Andrew, I'm available for adoption. |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
I'm available too ! Who said anything about adoption ? ; ) Very nice piece - kids starve for quality time with their parents...I think this is a beautiful example....if we could only devote the whole day to them....I think our kids would grow up to be better people....keep up the good work! ------------------ - poet FemmeFatale "The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone..." Henrik Ibsen (1826-1906) Norwegian dramatist lyric poet |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
well, Andrew - there goes my inspiration for writing a poem about a mean Daddy. Yep - right out the ol' window. I hope you're proud of yourself... killing my ambition like that! I loved your poem. It does bring forth a ton of regret about all the missed opportunities I've had. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Andy...yanno?.....I couldda written that same damn poem!....Almost word for word! I've experienced that with my daughter...like I said...almost "word for word!"....great work mate! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Great poem! And what wonderful memories you're making for the both of you! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Thank you one and all! Your responses are the icing on the cake. Blueloon: She'll get to hear it tonight on our walk around the block. Lady E: I'll post as many as I can. Good to hear from you. Sir Balladeer: I think you're beyond the age limit for a tax deduction, but I welcome you to the family any time. PoetFemmeFatale: I'm lucky to be in a position that allows my wife to stay home and raise our childer. She has the hardest job in the world, but it pays in spades. LngJhnAg: Glad I could be of assistance  Regrets we all got, its what you do with the here and the now that matters. Toerag: Beat ya to it! Glad you liked. Enjoy em while their young and think you can do no wrong. Suthern: Just following in the footsteps of my own childhood. Thanks to mom and dad. [This message has been edited by Andrew Scott (edited 07-29-99).] |
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guiltborn Junior Member
since 1999-07-26
Posts 30South Dakota |
if more people would realize the magic of parenthood and childhood and focus on that instead of money and success, i believe that this world we love in would be that much brighter. keep up the great work ------------------ --------------------- "What dreams may come?" Guiltborn |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
guiltborn: Thanks for your words and the truth they contain. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Children are our most precious commodity. Their innocence creates a love unbreakable. Their enthusiasm energizes family, and friends. Their smiles create a mirrored reflection Their cuddles are to bask in forever. I loved this, Your family is blessed. With your kindness you could have a dozen, and you'd still be smiling. [This message has been edited by Lost Dreamer (edited 07-30-99).] [This message has been edited by Lost Dreamer (edited 07-30-99).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I think that's a lucky child |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Lost Dreamer: TWELVE! Did you say TWELVE! I refuse to be outnumbered parent to child. Self preservation is high on my list. As it is, it's three to one, male to female; and that's not including the girl hamster. I like it just the way it is, thank you very much. TWELVE! Ahhhhhhhh..... Thanks for the kind words Dreamer. Lady Hoot: I think we're both pretty lucky. Thanks for stopping by. |
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grandiloquent Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 104Midwest America |
A lovely reminder of afternoons with my dad. I hope that later on, when she's able, your daughter can pay back the praise, Andrew. You seem to be so very deserving. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Thanks grand-one. I get pay backs every day with a hug and a kiss. |
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Cobra Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 58 |
Wow, the beauty and cuteness of this poem is indescribible. Lovely writing Andrew! ------------------ Cammie |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
This made me smile and I liked it. A |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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