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When Daddy Braided Her Hair...............For my Dad
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When Daddy Braided Her Hair...............For my Dad |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
When Daddy Braided Her Hair First day of school she’s dressed to perfection As tears begin to well in Daddy’s eyes He lavishes her with all his affection But he doesn’t want her to see him cry And lovingly, he begins to braid her hair “Is there really a Doggy Heaven?” “ And why did Simba have to go?” Many question when you are only seven “Yes there is, and now he frolics to and fro And soothingly, he begins to braid her hair Finally today she can drive on her own And smiling he hands her the keys Now she will never stay at home As she is as free as the breeze And proudly, he begins to braid her hair Sobbing fiercely she leans on his chest As he holds her like when she was little He wants her home and she knows it is best As she is shocked by his bones so brittle And smiling, he begins to braid her hair “I know about Granddad, my Daddy told me” How quickly this three-year-old grew wise Picking her up, I placed her on my knee And looking at her I can see his blue eyes And instinctively, I begin to braid her hair For Ronald Crossley who passed away on Dec 23 1997. This is a repost from about 4 months ago. I wrote it in rememberance of not just to illistrate mine and my Dad's relationship, but because it helped to remind me that love for those who pass on, is never lost or forgotten. It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marina, I remember this, and it is as lovely now as it was then. I too remember my father's hands, they are etched in my memory...and in my copper dog... hugs, Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this touched me this time as much as the first time I read it ... beautiful tribute Marina... I know it makes the holidays hard ... and you know I understand. We miss seeing you name here... love, hugs and thoughts of you... to you and your mom. love ya jm Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Yes, that love ever remains and is woven into the plaits of this piece. What a tender way to show love, what a tender way for you to show your relationship with your dad. Beautiful, heart-warming piece. Thanks so very much for sharing it for those of us who did not see the first time. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice Marina...yes the feelings and the love live on in our hearts...James |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Marina~ Beautiful piece, very lovingly and tenderly written. Your dad sounds like he was a wonderful caring father.....~HUGS~ he would be proud of this poem Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Very loving and very touching my sweet friend. You show the beauty of a dad's love and the beauty of your heart in this piece so well. I can only hope that someday my daughter would remember times with me in this manner. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Marina, I too remember this. It's as lovely today as it was back then. Keth Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
indeed it isn't my friend. . . it's always there. . . quiet and still. . . for love never dies. . . you know that. . . thank you for sharing with us. . . you have been missed. . .  Merry Christmas to you and yours. . . --------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Thank you all for your kind words on this most difficult day. As as always your comments and caring words mean so very much to me. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
you know that we're always here for you. . . no matter what. . . peace to you my friend. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Yes.......their memories are kept within our hearts for as long as we live......beautiful memories these are!! < !signature--> Write on! -<--<--{(@ [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 12-26-2000).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This touched me deeply, I've lost three people this year and the words were comforting..thank you "Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell." Joan Crawford |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
This is just a beautiful piece! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marina, This is such a touching poem full of life and love between father and daughter. It was such a pleasure to read Liz |
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Passions Voice Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 291Michigan |
Thank you for this from your heart, and my prayers to you. passion is life. . . ~Diana |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is beautifully done and very touching, Marina. The love is never lost, never, that's true. This brought tears to my eyes. Denise |
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