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Super" Man - Happy Father's Day
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Super" Man - Happy Father's Day |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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"Super" Man - Happy Father's Day My dad is not just "any" dad, he is a "Super" Man … A hero of the greatest sort - and I'm his biggest fan! You may think he's a fantasy, but this is not in jest, For my old dad is "Super" Man, to this I can attest! He played the part of young "Clark Kent" quite early on it seemed, I've seen the pictures from his youth … black glasses, hair brill creamed; I don't remember Lois, though my mom was ever near, Our "man of steel" was always there to calm and soothe our fears. We lived in a "Metropolis", (suburbia to me), And every day he'd dress for work, in suit and tie you see … I often heard him say to mom as he went on his way, "My never-ending battle waits ..." He said it every day! Each time he went to work, he left with energy to burn, And when the evening would arrive, his weariness returned; There must have been some nasty foes he battled every day, And yet, he always found the time to sit with me and play. He never was embarrassed when I tried to dress him up, The tights and cape I made him wear, made mommy just crack up; I know that they went missing, disappeared without a trace … (But heard him say he carried briefs each day within that case.) His x-ray vision was a skill he practiced all the time, How else would he have seen through walls to catch my childish crimes? He always seemed to know when I was drawing on the walls, Or when I was about to trip, each time he caught my falls. Much "faster than a speeding bullet", he "flew" home each night, "Leapt over" all my toys to tuck me in and say goodnight; He often said "Those smiles of yours just simply make me weak." (His kryptonite was not a crystal … it was mom and me.) So when you look up to the sky, it's not a bird or plane … It's just my dad, a "Super" Man … he's "flying" home again. /Kit McCallum [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 06-18-2001).] |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Ohhhhh this is perfect! Wonderful poem Kit! Happy Father's Day to all dads out there! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderfully done!!! Can I smile and cry at the same time? Yep!!  |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Kit.... Can I just say, I LOVE THIS! this was so wonderful...just made me cry with joy. great and wonderful dedication to your dad.... take care. amy  "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
What an awesome write, Kit. Sounds like you had an amazing Dad. All writing comes |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
This is GREAT!!! tears tears tears Thank You Connie |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh my! This is what sets you apart Mz. Kit! What a wonderfully creative poem for your Dad (brill creamed indeed). Now he is the kind of man I wish I knew in my lifetime, how very lucky you are. Happy Father's Day to a real "Superman", and I bet he is proud. ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is Super nice Kit...James |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Kit, this is such an awesome tribute, you used a perfect theme to express your adoration for such a great man and father! Has he read this yet?! As always, you write with excellent flow, rhyme, style and grace~ Take care, Melissa~ |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Hey Kit, this is a super write....very nice poem....I really like this cause, it made me smile. Nathan |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Thank you. A light touch is needed on what can for some be such a heavy day. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ Wonderfully written from a SUPER DAUGHTER ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Elizabeth: Thanks Elizabeth ... I had fun with this one! ~Sharon: LOL ... smilin' and cryin'? Thank you Sharon! ~Amy: It's great to see you again Amy ... and thank you for the kind words! ~Lone Wolf: Thanks Lone Wolf ... he's a wonderful man for sure! ~Connie: Awww, thanks Connie ... I'm so glad you enjoyed! ~Mysteria: Yes, I've been lucky indeed ... thank you Sharon! ~James: Thanks for the super comment James! ~Melissa: I've e-mailed it to him Melissa, but my parents are travelling right now, so next port, he'll pick up his e-mail, LOL. Thanks for the kind words! ~Nate: I'm glad I could make you smile Nate ... thank you! ~RSWells: Yes, sometimes a light touch fits the bill nicely, thanks RSWells! ~Marge: LOL, thank you for the super response Marge! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is delightful, Kit! *S* (I've never seen my Dad in a suit unless he was going to a funeral... but I think he's "super" too! *S*) Your poem filled me with smiles and memories... great writing! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thanks Suthern ... super dad's they are for sure! I'm glad you enjoyed. Much appreciation, /Kit |
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