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Larry C

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0 posted 2001-11-13 11:20 PM

My Three Year Old Girl Ran Away!
By Larry Chadwick

Deep in the heart of my three year old daughter,
Burned a rage for something wrong I had done.
Little did I understand the agony I had incurred,
But I was about to learn of the battle just begun.

Sweet, adorable my little girl with a precious face,
Determined now daddy’s wrong she must right!
She announced to her friends house she would go,
It didn’t matter, she would pack and leave tonight.

Amazed by the will power of my darling little girl,
I helped her pack what she seemed to need the most.
And then somberly we said our proper bye byes,
Heading into the dark not worried about even a ghost.

Her little friend lived clear across our small town,
Was it her courage or her pride that kept her going?
Daddy watched out the window as she went away,
Quietly I slipped outside to see how she was doing.

Bravely she carried her suitcase on down the road,
Seemingly without any doubts to where she’d go.
Without a clue that haunting every step she took,
Daddy’s aching heart followed closer than she’d know.

Soon rounding the corner and heading up the hill,
First one block, two blocks, then three and four.
Now ‘twas daddy’s pride that was starting to show,
It was her big brave heart that I truly did adore.

Past great Grandma’s house she didn’t blink an eye,
Rounding yet another corner my little daughter went.
Finally a falter in her step her daddy began to detect,
It seems that all her anger was finally completely spent.

She paused and turned to look around, knowing she was lost,
Fear set in and anger completely gone, she stood and cried.
From nowhere, daddy scooped her into his loving arms,
Knowing he never wanted to leave her again until he died.

Enchantress
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1 posted 2001-11-13 11:32 PM

Oh Larry! This is so sweet and tenderly told.
Reminds me of my sister when she ran away about the same age...I sat on the front porch and watched as she made it as far as the corner....so small, so brave, so defiant!
This one brought back that memory so clear, and I thank you for that!
~hugs, Nancy Lee~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~

Larry C

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2 posted 2001-11-13 11:34 PM

Nancy Lee,
Common our threads, huh? This one made me cry just at the writing.

Startime
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3 posted 2001-11-13 11:39 PM

Oh gosh I remember when my little girls both went through this. They did not have a loving daddy to scoop them up and love them. This poem made me cry it is so very beautiful. **hugs***

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

Larry C

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4 posted 2001-11-13 11:41 PM

Startime,
How we love our children! They're our babies until we die, I'm sure. Thanks for that.

Midnitesun

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5 posted 2001-11-13 11:53 PM

OK, so now you made me cry a bit.

Can I tell a story? I promise it will be short. I ran away when I was 5. I didn't want to go alone, so I made my 4 yr old sis come with me. We went all the way to Aunt Millie's house. We were there for two or three days. I had to get on my knees and beg to come home, promising I would do whatever I was told, forevermore. I liked your story better. Can we trade? Just kidding, your kid is a very lucky little girl.

kaile

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6 posted 2001-11-14 01:46 AM

Larry,
the images here are so visual..they popped in my head while i was reading and chuckling at this feel-good piece...

thanx for sharing..

whiskey

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7 posted 2001-11-14 02:00 AM

How sweet, this is wonderful

such imagery popped into my head as I was reading it, very well done. children are a gift that we should all hold close forever

rwood
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8 posted 2001-11-14 06:28 AM

Tugging at my heartstrings this early Larry..tears come too quick. This is so precious. My daughter...is 13. So glad you love your baby so dearly. They are always our babies..but they grow up so fast. I appreciate you so.

Sincerely,
Regina

Nan

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9 posted 2001-11-14 09:02 AM

My gosh - What a brave and gutsy little one... Yep parenthood changes us for eternity - Would that we could ALWAYS scoop them up and solve their problems with a hug.

These are truly lovely words, Larry...

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10 posted 2001-11-14 10:38 AM

Love this...brings back the memory of my running away for some indiscretion of my mother's...

when I got to the door with my knapsack, she was waiting for me...with a packed lunch.

Larry C

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11 posted 2001-11-14 11:27 AM

Midnitesun,
Yeah right! Like you're still doing what you are told. ROTFLMAO

faterider,
Thanks...I relived it in the telling.

whiskey,
Oh good. And you bet on the kids!

Regina,
Bless you. But at least you didn't have your makeup on yet. And my baby is 27. I just remember it like yesterday. I'm grateful you're here!

Nan,
You are so right. Wish your solution worked for everything.

Sunshine,
Parents...so helpful, aren't they? LOL

Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c

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12 posted 2001-11-14 11:43 AM

I can remember my neice doing this at the age of three, and again at thirteen!! I hope there is not something with the threes in that!! Wonderful write Larry.

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Larry C

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13 posted 2001-11-14 11:49 AM

Gentle Spirit,
Yeah, I ran away at 13. Came back and nobody knew I was gone. Oh well!

Midnitesun

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14 posted 2001-11-14 12:07 PM

LOL. No one missed you? I find that hard to believe. But seriously? You are a first rate father, as well as first rate friend.

Mistletoe Angel

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15 posted 2001-11-14 12:57 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Larry, this one made me cry; it is so touching and beautiful! (sigh) My heart cried out both to this little girl and her parents, and I'm so happy they are embraced again. (big hugggssssss) You are an angel to us all, sweet friend, your words always heal and inspire us all! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Lucie
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16 posted 2001-11-14 02:49 PM

Geesh I thought you was just gonna say she ended up goin around the block.. I did that once.. only cause I wasn't allowed to cross the street by myself.. giggle.. I liked this poem though.. ya big softie!

Remember me with a smile on your face, or please don't remember me at all.

JamesMichael
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17 posted 2001-11-14 04:52 PM

Reminds me of the times I spend with one of my friends that has a four year old daughter...I notice how quick she panics if she loses sight of her dad...right away she ask "Where's my dad?" James

Larry C

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18 posted 2001-11-14 08:44 PM

Midnitesun,
Yeah, my run away story is a funny tale and no one knew I was gone. Thanks for the kind remarks. You are a special friend.

Noah,
You tender heart. 24 years later my daughter continues to have a brave heart. Thanks.

Lucie,
We all have our tender spots, huh? Thanks a bunch.

James,
Better get one of your own and she'll miss you! LOL Thanks for the read.

Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c

Justbleu
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19 posted 2001-12-04 01:41 AM

I can see the whole scene....how precious. The incredible love between you two. This has to be one of best poems I've ever read.

Thank You for sharing....this one's going back to the top!!!!!

Bridgette

Larry C

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20 posted 2001-12-04 12:09 PM

Justbleu,
It shows, eh? Twenty-seven years and going strong. She's a sweetie! Thanks so much for the compliments and the bump.

Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c

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