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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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"Awaken" My daddy had no sympathy For hired man or progeny Who stayed up late and then would squawk When he heard Daddy's wake up knock. My daddy went to bed by nine And he thought five A.M. was fine To start the day and do the chores That were awaiting him outdoors. "Awaken now," I'd hear him call. He'd say it once and that was all. If sleeper did not then arise, He'd fire the hired, his son chastise. If dallying the night before, My brother still must do his chore. He'd rise at Daddy's wake up call "Awaken now," that would be all. My daddy was the first one up. He'd build a fire and brew a cup Of coffee and my mother then Could sleep a little while again. I was glad not to be his son, Such early rising was no fun. I'd sleep another hour or two. Girls had no outdoor chores to do. His daughter now, wakes by the clock. But oh, she'd like to hear his knock And wake up call to start the day. "Awaken," all he'd need to say. By: Joyce 4/17/02 |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
This poem is so lovely, Joyce..so grand to have such wonderful memories! Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you Ellie for reading and commenting. I appreciate it . Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: This brought back so many memories of life on the farm. I too, did not do outside chores except for gathering eggs and skimming the cream off the milk pans, before we got a separator. I would hear the men getting up and going downstairs and feel so pampered because I could snuggle in bed. Great poem Joyce! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you Betty. I sure never worried about being equal to men in those days. Joyce |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I like the strong responsible view. The dallying is still with us today, though. Thanks, Melton |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ Poignant memories to stir the morning~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Melton. Dally was a word my dad used when he was urging us to hurrry. "Come on, don't dally now." He had not much use for lazy folk. Joyce |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thanks Marge. My dad was such a strong character. In a quiet way. Joyce |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Not being a farmboy, I have slightly different memories. My father was long gone to work before my mother would wake us for school. She too would call us once. After that it was everybody for himself when she came back with the broom....LOLOL.. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Peg111, My mom had her ways too. Joyce |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Good write Joyce. This awakens memories of my grandma calling me to get out of bed. She would call me, then she would come after me with her HUGE comb! OUCH!! No work, no play. LOL Deb |
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