Open Poetry #14 |
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My Lincoln Rocker |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea ![]() |
My Lincoln Rocker by Michael A chair, just a simple chair, really. A Lincoln rocker where I read to my son when he was a baby. I used to feed him with a bottle and then gently bounce him on my knees to bring a burp. This is where I was sitting as I saw him take his first steps. One of the wooden arms bears tooth marks where he tried to soothe his aching gums. I never wanted the damage repaired. Sometimes I feel those marks he left and it causes me to remember. I can't help but smile. It's only a chair, but to me, a treasure, for this chair has known so many peaceful and loving moments betweem father and son. Proust- |
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elizabeth anne Member
since 2001-03-29
Posts 83 |
Michael I've got one just like it.. with the teeth marks too! Elizabeth Anne |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You sir are a wonderful Father! And this sir, was a wonderful poem, I hope you keep it for your son to read later in life. |
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Watersign6 Senior Member
since 2001-05-25
Posts 823Hurricane,WV |
i am just in awe of you an your poems loving them so much ![]() |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is such a treasure Michael ... it's amazing how many sweet and tender memories we find in different places. This is just lovely. ![]() Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--There are so many memories in little things. I wonder if the etched heart is still in the tree of my home town? Your poem and what it means are treasures to keep, for sure! |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ Such a tender render ... a portrait from your heart ... ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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