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My Father's Joy In Words
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My Father's Joy In Words |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
There are many things that make me glad Like the hearty laughter of a little lad The frolicking awkwardness of a puppy at play, And the glow of sunshine at the start of a day. To see grass and flowers covered with dew, Mountainous white clouds in a sky of blue, A walk on a pillow of new fallen snow, Soft falling rain that makes flowers grow For my children to grow strong and tall, The good times past that I recall Sitting quietly alone remembering past joys, And "Hi Granddaddy" from three fine boys. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Toe, this is wonderful!!! It would make a beautiful Father's Day card. May we use it in our newsletter? PLEASE????? |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
It may seem silly but I yearn for the day when I will have grandchildren to spend time with and to share memories and make new ones along with them. Wonderful write and I loved the way you compare these times with the beauty of nature. Just as it should be. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Sure sweetie...g'head.....How are ya? I'm just peachy,,,,okay, I'm fair ta middlin' anyhow.. |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
Lovely ~FKA Maria Byrne~ |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh my, this one is beautiful.....just beautiful. love it Toerag. Charisma |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Toerag This was simple wonderful. Unlike Mark, I'm not ready to be a "Grandfather" yet, but I have shared and cherished the memories that I created with my grandfathers who have both passed away some time ago. Anyone who reads this can't help but to reminisce of times spent with there grandfather. EXCELLENT.  Garfield |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Ain't it grand to be a grandpappy, or a grand anything for that matter. flash in the pan to write as a gran write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you for the warmth and the love of this wonderful poem. It should certainly go in the newsletter Liz |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
So nice to see ya Fair-to-middlin' again... and with a fine poem, I might add..  |
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zoe Junior Member
since 2001-02-05
Posts 34 |
hi Mr. Toe...sybil here....aka hfg...  nice poem, good to see you writing...and yep I can agree, when my little one says 'grandma karon?' with his implorative little voice, just to watch me respond...well yep, its up there with the beauties of nature...you hit it perfect |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Toe....what a sweet render....thank you... |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Great piece, although it seems to be your joy not your father's, but maybe you mean it's your joy in being a father. Anyway, I certainly, wholly enjoyed the read. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is a joy to read, Toe... I thought at first that it would be about your joy in your children... but I like the stretch back across generations of love. *S* As much as I enjoy the smiles you share, I wait for gems such as this from your pen. *S* Beautiful! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Thanks all for the sweet remarks |
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