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Daddy, i wanna watch the planes fly
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Daddy, i wanna watch the planes fly |
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redwriter1 Member
since 1999-07-22
Posts 480Franklin, TN 
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This is a true story of a grave site I came across in Arizona. Researched the archives and only found bits and pieces.. but.. this little boy is remembered here. I asked why there were little toy planes above his grave and his sister said.. because he loved to watch the planes fly.. (hence the paupers cemetary is next to a small airport) He died of polio.. (but they didn't know what it was at the time. 1932) Daddy I wanna watch the planes fly taking off up to the sky I wonder where they go Daddy do you know My legs are hurtin Daddy pick me up I can't see over that pick up truck ohhh I see it now heading for the clouds There's a rusty white gate next to the runway that's where all the angels go when they can't pay Children and babies only hours old scattered about underneath the road Daddy I promise I'll behave take me out to the field today you know that I'll be good and he always would I can't walk to far in the snow Carry me Daddy lets go home and he's lift him up and he'd never know Daniel Keenan's daddy was a miner in the west Poor but proud he put his son to rest out where he could watch the planes go by and everyone would see he loved to watch them fly Daddy I wanna watch the planes fly takin off up to the sky I wonder where they go Daddy do you know My legs are hurtin Daddy pick me up I can't see over that pick up truck oh I see it now heading for the clouds at the rusty white gate next to the runway You'll see three toy planes suspended in the air Daniel's daddy didn't take the chance if noone else could see the planes he made sure that Daniel can.... Daddy I wanna watch the planes fly Daddy I wanna watch the planes fly.. (it's really a song.. but.. I wanted to post it anyway, hope you all don't mind)  ------------------ Kay-lynn |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
This was very touching. Don't worry about the fact of it being a song. You know, some of the best songs were originally poems. |
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redwriter1 Member
since 1999-07-22
Posts 480Franklin, TN |
Thank you sally. This song is very close to my heart and took over 4 years to write. (who'd have thought?) is it allowed to post a music link? If so. I would love for you all to hear the "real" thing. But if not. that's fine. thanks again Sally ------------------ Kay-lynn |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
there is nothing sadder than using a loved one...especially a child, i gather...what a loving father you portrayed in this poem ------------------ one night at the airport...Childhood Memories...your countenance...eight short weeks...My One and Only...Music to my Ears...hoarse whispers...just watching tv...Feel the need?...serving wench...Tribute to M.J....take a guess...sink or swim ...stolen hours...the mistress...Perfection...a little girl...Mr. Jones...life is like...insomnia...devotion...07-20-69...craving... Master...chat?...apart...plain...vice...shameless self promotion |
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poohbear Junior Member
since 1999-08-02
Posts 42piedmont,sc |
so touching and so sweet, felt moisture in my eye. has this ever been recorded? if so how can i get a copy? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very beautifully written, this is expressed so nicely.....it truly touches ones heart! ------------------ "Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Such a wonderful, heartfelt tribute you have written. I'm sure Daniel is appreciative of your efforts. I know I am. [This message has been edited by Andrew Scott (edited 08-04-99).] |
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redwriter1 Member
since 1999-07-22
Posts 480Franklin, TN |
I'm truly amazed that the message got through. Most people probably would have walked by that little boys grave. Now, a few more people will remember him. Thank you all for your comments.(smile) |
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graham Member
since 1999-07-31
Posts 60South Yorkshire, England |
It paints such a sad picture..truly touching |
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