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Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

0 posted 2001-05-25 06:16 PM

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-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

elizabeth anne
Member

since 2001-03-29

Posts 83

1 posted 2001-05-25 07:13 PM

Michael I've got one just like it.. with the teeth marks too!

Elizabeth Anne

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2001-05-26 05:54 AM

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.

Watersign6
Senior Member

since 2001-05-25

Posts 823
Hurricane,WV

3 posted 2001-05-26 08:18 AM

i am just in awe of you an your poems
loving them so much

Kit McCallum

Administrator

Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

4 posted 2001-05-26 09:11 AM

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

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2001-05-26 11:29 AM

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!

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

6 posted 2001-05-26 03:59 PM

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
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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7 posted 2004-05-21 01:20 PM

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