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If I dropped dead
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If I dropped dead |
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Deb Lynne Member
since 1999-08-19
Posts 180Where blue skies meet blue ocean 
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If I dropped dead, if it was my time To leave this earth and all behind To venture on to a land of new Would I be ready? I don't have a clue! My world possessions don't amount to a lot But I'm awfully proud of the things I've got When I'm gone will they get packed away For my daughter to remember me by some day? What will she think when she stumbles across All those old books that I couldn't toss? Will she understand the joy of word Reading of new places and things unheard? Will she think her Mother had lost her mind For writing all the poems that she'll find Written on paper, box tops and more Stored away in places she's never looked before? Her mom isn't a neat freak, just of the simple belief That things left scattered don't cause any grief Unless you don't understand the system at hand You have to love poetry to completely understand! After I left this world behind, "maybe to get my wings"? My daughter will find part of me amongst my earthly things I leave behind all that I ever thought, felt and cried Maybe it wasn't the best, but Lord knows I certainly tried! [This message has been edited by Deb Lynne (edited 01-22-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
When she finds those books of poems, she'll think you left behind for her the most precious gift anyone ever could...a part of yourself  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Even a scrap of paper will become a treasure...worth more than gold! Lovely poem! Denise |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
If I dropped dead, Budweiser Beer, Would be in the red, In less than a year. Cops would be layed off, And some judges might too, And there'd be one more room, At the P.I.P. 'stute! Seriously though Deb...nice poem....well done.....well thought out... |
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Deb Lynne Member
since 1999-08-19
Posts 180Where blue skies meet blue ocean |
Hoot...Dee....and Toe...glad you liked. My 11 yr old does indeed share the love of words & shows a promising career in that direction! XXXXX- fingers crossed! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Deb, Well done, enjoyed the read. I'm sure she will treasure your things. |
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G. A. Webb Member
since 2000-01-21
Posts 441Stanton, California, USA |
I know it's all been said before But what you leave she'll adore Even scraps left on the floor She'll look around and still want more  )Well done. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
All she has to do is look inside herself to find you. Having your written words will be a treasure onto itself.( beautiful poem)- SEA |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Deb, these are true thoughts. I think we all wonder what our children will think of us when we're gone....from what I know of you, your daughter will be proud to have had you as her mom |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
This is great! It is amazing where or what us poets will write on to make sure we don't lose a golden thought. Which is what she will find and what it will be worth to her. |
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