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Tennessee Angel
Senior Member

since 2000-06-03

Posts 661
Tennessee

0 posted 2001-09-26 11:47 PM

I pull in the driveway
a little after midnight.
From my car I see the glow
of the living room lamp.
My key turns loudly in the lock
and I tiptoe up the stairs.
The television is on
and a comedian is doing his thing
on a late night talk show.
There you are.
Mouth open and snoring softly.
The remote on the floor beside you.
Fully intending to wait up for me,
you probably fell asleep
right after the sports highlights.
For just a moment I stand
in the light of the lamp and watch you.
I think of waking you
to let you know you can move
to the comfort of your bed.
But I take the afghan
off of the couch
and cover you up instead.
I lay down in the floor
so you will see me when you wake
and know that I'm alright.
They always say
"Just wait until you have kids,
then you'll understand."
But I already understand.
Thank you, Dad, for all the sleep
you've lost over the years
because of me.

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

1 posted 2001-09-27 12:10 PM

You're so lucky to have each other. Nice, poignant write.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2001-09-27 04:26 AM

Nice to appreciate family...James

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

3 posted 2001-09-27 05:30 AM

TennesseeAngel~
This is just so precious~
How familiar the thoughts~
Thank you for sharing this~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Tracey
Member Elite

since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

4 posted 2001-09-27 07:31 AM

This is so, so touching. I love it.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

5 posted 2001-10-02 08:02 PM

Tennessee Angel-
   Such tender and touching thoughts you've penned.
   Really enjoyed this...thanks for sharing.
   Hugs,
   ~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

6 posted 2001-10-03 07:44 PM

now this is a moment that will always be. . .

you tell it very well my friend. . . very well. . .

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