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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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My grandson is my true delight. We get together every night To play some games, just him and me... An old man and a child of three. Well, ROAD MAP is his favorite game And, every night, it is the same. I listen to his anxious pleas... "Road map, gwampa! Road map, pweeze!" I place the Road Map in his hands. He smiles as his small finger lands On one small line and off he speeds To who knows where his young mind leads. I watch as his small finger flies Down roads 'neath cotton candy skies, Through magic kingdoms filled with fun Into the land of Pokemon. With pure delight his trail goes Through towns no adult ever knows. Fire-breathing dragons cringe in fear To sense his finger coming near. Then finally the night is done. I smile down at my small grandson And gently take the map away To bring it out another day... When, once again, I'll watch with joy As his small fingers trace The roads which are the wrinkles On the Road Map of my face. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Balladeer, I've missed you and your rhymes. This one is very heart touching...I love it. And I firmly believe that there is no map, like the one drawn upon our faces by traveling through life. Alicat |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is so sweet!!! I know you don't have road maps so it must be a fictional work!!! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This is just too precious Balladeer! Missed you around here. Thanks for the big smile!!! |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Don't smile, Becky! You'll get road maps!  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Well don't ya have an eraser to get rid of them? |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very touching, Balladeer! The innocence of children always tugs at my heart! So glad to see you post again! I missed you! Denise |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Nicely done. Perfection as always. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Grandchildren are the best, why couldn't we have had them first ( saw it on a bumper sticker )  nicely done Rex}>{{{{o> |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This is so wonderfully sweet, Balladeer! Corinne |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Bless you, balladeer. This is wonderful. Michael |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
This is great! My son would be impressed that Pokemon is being said right! (People 'round this here neck of the woods say PokeMAN!) Marie~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
At my last birthday, I commented on "getting old" and my granddaughter [bless her heart] said "you're not getting old, you're just right..." Grandkids - ya gotta love 'em! Thanks, 'Deer, for bringing back that little memory... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
At my last birthday, I commented on "getting old" and my granddaughter [bless her heart] said "you're not getting old, you're just right..." Grandkids - ya gotta love 'em! Thanks, 'Deer, for bringing back that little memory... |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Michael... this is wonderful! You will always be one of my very favorite poets. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ What joy ! This is a very special piece of love. You're wonderful. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
How dear you are deer, and how loving this poem. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Balladeer, This is so special, makes you want to have granchildren but I think i'll just enjoy yours for right know, wonderful poem, Cerenity |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
What a stirring and eloquent poem, Balladeer! I don't have any grandkids yet, but my 8-month-old daughter is sure a joy ('cept when she needs her nap, LOL!)  Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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WhiteNite Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241Montgomery, AL |
Finally! I've been missing my Balladeer fix! You always make me smile. I live my family vicariously through you my friend. And I love playing these games. =) Thanks, it was good to hear from you again. You've been missed! "Don't let your character get camoflaged with your environment. Find who you are and let it stay in its true colors." --Rachel Joy Scott |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thanks for all the wonderful comments, my friends. Yes, grandkids are something else...and my roadmap is expanding rapidly! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, So your getting more roads on your face, I mean map. No need to say how I feel about your poetry. Sy |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
ahhh this was great! great to read this with all the closeness and sharing described...I loved it! Kathleen |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Anybody tell you lately how wonderful you are?? I missed you most of all, Mike. You always seem to touch my heart...and at just the right time too. Take care, Master Poet. hugggggzzzz |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Heartwarming and Wonderful , Bal .... I love this piece .... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Following your road map must be quite an experience.... Nicely done, my deer...  |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
beautifully done....this grandma loves it! |
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