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My Sweet Melanie in the Middle
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My Sweet Melanie in the Middle |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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I met my girl when she was nearly two < !signature-->My future daughter if I only knew What it takes to become World’s Greatest Dad I’d stored all the patience I ever had I’ve taught my girl many new words She’s taught me so many less absurd I’ve taught her: “Stop!” “No!” “Listen!” and “Be Good!” Words like “Ah-Doo” “Waa-Waa” I understood Now she’s a little lady almost four She grows so fast I can’t stand anymore From diapers to pull ups to chonies* Almost too old to eat free at Shoney’s** She’s outspoken, a nose picker, so sweet! She’ll tell you where are her eyes, chin, and feet It’s scary; no strangers are around her That person she doesn’t like hasn’t found her At four, just two years till kindergarten At four, fourteen years till we are partin’ At four, just twelve years till a used car At four, none of these things are very far (Sniff) * chonies if i spelled that right are a tex-mex slang for panties ** Shoney's is a family place to eat yuh i hope yuh have one near you!! PS My little girl knows her name starts with M To the other letters she’ll get to them So maybe we should name our babies Toe So we proud parents all will know When our little babies wiggle their feet That they’re the smartest babies we’ll ever meet All Day I Dream About Stanzas!! [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 04-10-2000).] |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Walt, True rendition of the anxieties of being a parent. Jeffrey |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is beautiful, Walt...you amaze me again. Way Out? Nay... Simply Deep....and just a tad misunderstood at times! Smile! |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Walt, you've been so inspired lately, another precious child poem, oh I love your outlook.  |
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weaubleau Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 101MO |
wonderful writing from "daddy". soooo true. they grow-up much too quickly. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you all...i felt iwas writin just bout baby so i get two my daughter and son is next All Day I Dream About Stanzas!! |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Walt, this is precious! She must be a doll! ~ Claire |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Walt~ Adorable. Sweet thoughts from a proud Pop. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Walt what treasured memories! All too soon they grow out of those "sweet" things. They grow so darn fast! This is just precious, save this somewhere and give it to her when she's a bit older <*\\\>< YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU! |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
blug blug double up to the top for one more minute blug All Day I Dream About Stanzas!! |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Great one Walt...very sweet tribute to your daughter. Chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
this is sweet walt, I couldnt even imagine what its like being a parant, especially what its like to become one in mid stream BTW, love the Korn reference in yer sig |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Well done... enjoyed muchly. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
They sure do grow so fast, it's unbelievable. Cute poem, Walt! Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Walt, this is so precious and sweet--what a loving dad you are. |
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