Corner Pub #2 |
The Tucking In |
Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
In distant memories I recall the zippering Of one pieced footed pajamas The warmest of my little bed The caring hands that tucked in the covers About my neck The words "Good Night" The drifting off to sleep The shortness of the night The awaking to morning light Still there in my little bed Still loved Now It is my turn to prepare You for your bed As I guide a A frail frame Dimming eyes and toddling feet To an awaiting bed Tucking you beneath Flannel sheets and comforter Good night Daddy May you rest in peace Knowing you're still loved |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Lovely dear friend, you gentle caring and loving heart overflow in this beautiful poem. so worthy for the book! Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SongBird~ I know for a fact that I will not read anything else today as touching as this piece~ Thank you ..... thank you~ Maybe you'd like to check out this old link to one I did along the same thought-lines~ /pip/Forum47/HTML/003205.html Have a wonderful poetic day~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big huggsssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this made me smile knowing your father will always love you so much as he will always be the sparrow to your heart just as he will be blessed forever to have you as his songbird forever and ever! (smiles) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, you have my vote, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautfiul heart, sweet Songbird, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
They gave so we can give... yes! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Sweet, sad and loving. You've got my vote. I really like this. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Songbird: This really grabs the heart. So tender and loving! A treasure! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Worthy of anyone's book, Songbird. Your daddy is as lucky to have you as you were to have him. Love, Joyce [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (02-19-2003 11:19 PM).] |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Songbird~ This is so beautiful and so touching. Wonderfully done. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
you painted a reality in such a lovely way |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
touching... |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
It's only right, fair, and loving to give back, even if just a little, of what was given us. This is lovely, Songbird. *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Wow, I love this poem. Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful...all that love returned. ~Hugs, Smiles and a vote~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Beautiful poem. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I tucked my dad in this year too... Lovely write, Songbird... |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
This touched my heart and gets my vote. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
A very touching write. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, this one just grabbed my heart... we do come full circle... and just hope we can give back as generously as they gave to us. |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Ah Songbird ~ the memories this has brought back, such a heartfelt write... Bonnie [This message has been edited by BSC (03-28-2003 10:37 PM).] |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
What extraordinary sentimental value does your poem hold for all who will read. A must for the anthology... And also a most perfect poem to begin my night of gentle rest. Thank you, good night, and God bless. -Bob |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
that's a lovely tribute! Glad I stopped by. How are you doing Songbird? Eliza Simmons |
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Alicethruglass Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 368 |
I know the feeling and your words touched deeply in remembering ~A~ |
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MissKlarmic Member
since 2003-02-20
Posts 70Canada,N.S |
absolutly wonderfull |
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