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Andrew Scott
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0 posted 2000-04-05 05:50 PM


And there she stands
In stone defiance
To my answer
Jaw set firm
Chin down
The dark eyes of rage
Piercing out from beneath brooding bangs
Body rigid
Arms straight
Each fist clenched too white
Wanting to strike the anvil of anger
A foot stomps
A puff of fury
She starts to tremble
As madness seeks expression
Standing at the brink
Out sticks a tongue
A face is made
And laughter explodes
My answer still stands
But she's to busy
Giggling from tickling
To care about
What she can't have
This is better


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Lost Dreamer
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1 posted 2000-04-05 06:55 PM


This poem is so precious, I remember those days. You sound like a fabulous Dad.
CherylLynnMckee
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2 posted 2000-04-05 07:00 PM


Works like a charm doesn't it...the tickle monster still works on my five yr. old...This poem is wonderful..And I am smiling!

 

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3 posted 2000-04-05 07:42 PM


This is a gem, Andrew!!! Big smiles here. *S*
Lone Wolf
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4 posted 2000-04-05 07:55 PM


Andrew,
Thank you for giving me a reason to smile today.  Brings back fond memories.  This is an excellent piece.  

 Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end.
--Michael W. Smith

Elizabeth Santos
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5 posted 2000-04-05 08:01 PM


This is WONDERFUL. Full of love and life and fun. I was giggling by the end of the poem. How marvelous that you could put this into words.
Bravo, on the poetry and on fatherhood
Liz

Denise
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6 posted 2000-04-05 08:15 PM


This is delightful, Andrew!!

Denise

Michael
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7 posted 2000-04-05 08:25 PM


Oh man if this isn't my 13 year old and I to a T!!!  Great poem, Andrew.  Speaks volumes about never forgetting to love your child even when bumping heads...LOL  Wonderful message.

Michael

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8 posted 2000-04-05 08:42 PM


-Andrew...

You sound like a wonderul father...quite similar to mine! This was lighthearted and fun, but also held a very lovely message. I think you have this fatherhood thing down pretty well. Thanks for sharing this! Made me smile.

AMY    

 ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~

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9 posted 2000-04-05 09:27 PM


Andrew~

Oh my !  
I just had to send this to my daughter.  
Reminded me of the day we were
eyeball to eyeball and I suddenly
realized she was taller than me ...
I immediately took charge and said
'Sit Down !' ... and we both started
laughing with what we'd discovered.

What joyous moments are shared
in those moments of 'parenthood'.
Thank you for this adorable reminisce.
~*Marge*~



 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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10 posted 2000-04-05 10:14 PM


Andrew, I have had the privilege of reading several of your poems that have dealt with your family and your family life and I must say they, and you, are truly blessed to have each other. Wonderful writing, sir.
WhtDove
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11 posted 2000-04-05 10:44 PM


Andrew this is so sweet. Those times you and they can laugh about it are just precious.
Butterflies_dont_cry
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12 posted 2000-04-05 10:48 PM



Bravo!!!!  This is the best way to end the battle of the wills...lol I loved your view and you images were colored of course with the face of my own 8 year old angel especially the tougne...lol


 Hold me for yesterday
Kiss me for tomorrow
But love me for today.


Martie
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13 posted 2000-04-06 12:55 PM


Scott, this is so sweet and loving a glimpse of family touching truth.  I loved it!
weaubleau
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14 posted 2000-04-06 01:49 AM


it's so true...
that was me and my neice just last week...

Andrew Scott
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15 posted 2000-04-06 12:45 PM


Thanks one and all for your kind words... I'd also like to say thanks to my own parents who are wonderful people.  They raised me to be the father I am today.  I'm glad I was able to bring smiles to some and fond memories to others... I couldn't ask for more.

Peace to you all.

[This message has been edited by Andrew Scott (edited 04-06-2000).]

Lady in Red
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16 posted 2000-04-06 06:11 PM


You've managed to capture one of those precious moments in a poem. Your love for your family shines bright here my friend. Thanks for sharing this.  
poetFemmeFatale
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17 posted 2000-04-11 11:21 AM


Applauding this piece sir!  LOL  I find myself getting so frustrated at times...it won't be long, and my 5 yr. old son will be taller than me!  Argh!  This gave me reason to laugh, and learn from your doings.  It's hard sometimes - to remember to "love" in the toughest of times.  Thank you.  
hoot_owl_rn
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18 posted 2000-04-11 11:55 AM


Definately been there, done that one  
Well written my friend  

Toerag
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19 posted 2000-04-11 11:57 AM


Dear Andrew....now then....is this your daughter or your wife?......LOL...nice job...miss ya...hope life's doing you justice son......take care....Love Toe...
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