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Startime
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since 2000-10-03

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Canada

0 posted 2001-12-17 11:13 AM

This poem is to my step daughter who I have full custody of. I love her with all my heart. I hope you enjoy it. **hugs**

Love Is Thicker Than Blood

You came to me at sixteen months
while my youngest was sixteen years
They said I was out of my mind
people considered to be peers

I looked into your deep brown eyes
with small arms reaching out to me
Something inside melted with joy
capturing my heart instantly

Many years of love filled with pain
we shared from a man of abuse
Protecting you the best I could
his anger I could not defuse

Leaving I fought to make you mine
that you would not live in such fear
Voices said 'why a stepdaughter?'
not seeing I held you so dear

Now at my side you live your life
with music, singing and laughter
Joy lights your face as we share love
my sweet little brown eyed charmer

We still shed tears from time to time
as feelings pour forth in a flood
Our closeness all can clearly see
that this Love Is Thicker Than Blood

Karen Torbiak 2001©

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

1 posted 2001-12-17 11:20 AM

Karen,
A wonderful write, a delight to read. *L*

peaches73533
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since 2001-11-04

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OK, USA

2 posted 2001-12-17 11:22 AM

What a wonderful write.You can see she is dear to your heart.
Peaches

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

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South Carolina, USA

3 posted 2001-12-17 06:08 PM

Karen...I remember the day you wrote this..
We had all wished Erin happy birthday that
day...And she had all her friends over there
for the party...Lou and I talked to you
that day...

You are a warm and devoted mother...You have
worked extremely hard to provide Erin with
love and happiness...you try desperately to
give her everything that you feel she needs.

You both are wonderful ladies...

Tell GoldenAngel I said Hi..

doreen peri
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since 1999-05-25

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Virginia

4 posted 2001-12-17 06:40 PM

great title!

how beautiful these lines which speak your Love for her and how lucky she has been to have you there for her....

Victoria

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5 posted 2001-12-17 06:43 PM

shes very lucky to have you Karen..and i am sure you are lucky to have her too..enjoyed...Hugs..yes sometimes love is thicker than blood isnt it?..enjoyed

~Victoria~

Balladeer

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6 posted 2001-12-17 08:44 PM

Karen, I have no doubt your motherly love is O+..these are beautiful words, sweet lady

RosePetal

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7 posted 2001-12-17 09:11 PM

awww im sure Erin loves this! You are a wonderful woman. (hugs) thanks for sharing this

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

8 posted 2001-12-17 09:17 PM

Karen~I am so glad I didn't miss this one! What a wonderful warm feeling it left me with!! What a kind and caring mother you are to your sweet Erin. Love this!
~Hugs, Nancy~

"A dream is a wish your heart makes..."

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

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The Shores of Alone

9 posted 2001-12-17 09:31 PM

Lvely poem, Karen. I would have guessed you would be the worlds best "step" mother.
I'm sure she will treasure this.
Sandra

Hypnosis
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since 2001-12-02

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10 posted 2001-12-17 10:33 PM

Lovely poem Karen! I am so glad that the two, or should i say the three of you live such happy lives together as a family. Your stepdaughter must be delighted to be with you today!

Randy Meador

a life lived unexplored is a life not worth living.

Startime
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Canada

11 posted 2001-12-17 10:43 PM

Seymour...I am so glad that you like it. **hugs**

Peaches...Yes she is very dear to me. I love her very much. **hugs**

Magnus...wasn't that a fun day...It was so good to talk with you and Lou..while the house was filled with wild preteens...**hugs**

Doreen...love is a topic that comes easy when it is about someone close to our hearts. I am so glad you liked it. **hugs**

Victoria...I think that I am very much the lucky one. She is a wonderful little girl. **hugs**

Balladeer....you are just too sweet for words. **hugs**

RosePetal...thank you, dear one. **big hugs**

Nancy...thank you...she is so very easy to love. **hugs**

Sandra...*grin* well I try not to be wicked but you know the one to say no is usually the wicked one...*giggling* thanks. **hugs**

Randy...thank you...it is only me and her...we have been by ourselves for about 3 years now...we are very close. I am glad you liked it. **hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

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Michigan

12 posted 2001-12-17 11:34 PM

This is absolutely WONDERFUL, Karen...
A beautiful story, beautifully written.
Good for you!!!!

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

13 posted 2001-12-18 01:11 AM

Sometimes love is thicker than blood, and from the words in this poem you have proven that without a doubt~lucky you, and lucky her too!

~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~

Shadowed_Innersense
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somewhere at the edge

14 posted 2001-12-18 01:18 AM

I remember this at your site ... for her birthday.
Yes ... she is special, it flows in your thoughts and words. *s

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

15 posted 2001-12-18 01:33 AM

Sounds like the two of you belong together...James

Robert A
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16 posted 2001-12-18 10:14 AM

a kind heart you have, children are our future.

N orth Carolina Girl
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NC,USA

17 posted 2001-12-18 12:14 PM

Karen,the love you feel for this child shines so bright.This was very touching.

Juanita

"always have a smile on your face it makes people wonder what you`re up to:

[This message has been edited by N orth Carolina Girl (12-18-2001 12:15 PM).]

1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

18 posted 2001-12-18 12:21 PM

this is beautiful...and love is thicker than everything...helen

Opeth
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The Ravines

19 posted 2001-12-18 01:15 PM

I must admit, the title was intriguing, indeed. A most enjoyable read.

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

20 posted 2001-12-18 02:29 PM

Startime - you have a very warm and loving heart, as shown in this writing...

BC

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

21 posted 2001-12-18 08:52 PM

Startime, this is just beautiful. Your love for her sure shows in this poem. She is very lucky to have you in her life. Thank you for sharing this.

Chanson
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Up Creek w/Out Paddle

22 posted 2001-12-18 09:09 PM

This was a joy to read, Startime.
Certainly very heartwarming. *s

Music, perfectly pitched,
Caresses the harshest curve.
--- Chanson deGest

dawn to dusk
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since 2001-12-09

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23 posted 2001-12-18 10:10 PM

This is awsome! It sounds like you are a wonderful stepmother to this child. She is lucky I'm sure to have someone like you in her life.

Noelle

Tracey
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where insanity meets breeding

24 posted 2001-12-18 10:52 PM

When you love a child, it does not matter that they are not biologically yours. You are both very lucky to have each other. As the daughter of a step-father, I can only say that I agree wholeheartedly that love is indeed thicker than blood.

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

Martie

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25 posted 2001-12-18 11:16 PM

Startime--You touch my heart with your poem of love..thank you!

Krawdad
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26 posted 2001-12-18 11:53 PM

This is a wonderful love poem, Karen. The two of you are fortunate to have each other. Thanks for sharing this with the rest of us.

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Nate Dogg
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Georgia, Fulton

27 posted 2001-12-19 07:53 PM

This is a very loving peace....fantastic work!!!

Nathan

SpitFire
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28 posted 2001-12-23 12:36 PM

~Ah. I found it again. Have read this twice before. Came back,...it's wonderful. Heartwarming. *Peace.

Greeneyes

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29 posted 2001-12-23 12:41 PM

Bravo to you for taking a stand....I wish you both many years of love and peace....Love being the greatest of the three.....Happy Holidays...

Lauren

Tomorrow's another day
and I'm thirsty any way
so bring on the rain

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (12-23-2001 12:41 AM).]

shoffswife
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since 2001-12-23

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KY, US

30 posted 2001-12-23 01:44 AM

That poem was so sweet. It was truly heartwarming and heartfelt.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

31 posted 2001-12-23 04:08 AM

Love. It knows no bloodlines, it knows no boundaries when it comes from the heart. Thank you, Karen, for this wonderful love poem. I will keep it, if you don't mind.

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