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EvocativeVerse2
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since 2003-09-10

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0 posted 2003-09-19 01:32 PM

The Crocodile Tears

"Where's blanket?" she asks, and my heart it breaks,
As I answer her, "He needed washing."
Yet why should she suffer for dads’ mistakes?
Perhaps ‘tis daddy that needs a squashing.
Then the crocodile tears spring to her cheeks,
And feeling stupid I hug her tightly,
While whispering words to quiet the shrieks,
Which other parents might call unsightly.
With a soft smile I pledge to mend the wrong,
And then speed forth to the laundry-room,
And though it does not seem I’m gone long,
It’s an hour before life can resume.
Like a herald carrying some item,
I convey my treasure back up the stairs,
Only to observe that my little gem,
Has taken my bedding to make repairs.
Like an angel asleep she’s cuddled in,
One last time I kiss her and then lay down,
And though it is cold I can’t help but grin,
For my princess mended her broken crown.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

1 posted 2003-09-19 01:42 PM

I'll be keeping this one. It gave me a smile, remembering a similar 'tragedy' years ago.

EvocativeVerse2
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2 posted 2003-09-19 01:45 PM

Thanks midnitesun. Dad forgot all about blanket the other night. Just had to write it down before the idea slipped away.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

3 posted 2003-09-19 01:48 PM

Dad won't forget about 'blankie' again, will he? LOL, but isn't it a great feeling, to know YOU have the power to avert/prevent a tragedy?

EvocativeVerse2
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4 posted 2003-09-19 01:54 PM

It is just good to be D A D midnitesun. LOL! I'll take all the little ups and downs...if it means I get to do the daddy thing! Story time is my favorite time. I just bought her 4 new books yesterday! (Snicker!)

angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

5 posted 2003-09-19 02:45 PM

I loved this and I know she cherishes her daddy as all little girls do.

Crystal

1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

6 posted 2003-09-19 03:01 PM

awwwwwww how sweet

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

7 posted 2003-09-19 03:18 PM

smiles and hugs, this was a lovely peaceful and very caring write.

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

8 posted 2003-09-19 05:37 PM

Awww, Kevin, this is so beautiful....not only the poem with the words, but also the thoughts and the tenderness and love that you wrote it with. I could feel the love you have for your little girl. This was so sweet.

Hugs to you and your little one

Ethel

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

9 posted 2003-09-19 05:49 PM

Do I ever remember those moments. Yes,
sometimes Dads don't remember what is so
awfully important to them.

Hang Loose, there is more to come, that I
can assure you of!

Thanx for sharing this, very nice.

MorninGlory
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since 2003-08-30

Posts 175
Oklahoma

10 posted 2003-09-19 07:30 PM

Those moments are so traumatic, aren't they, such a small thing that is so important, and so nice to see that Dad was thoughtful and understanding and (even though he actually did forget, lol) he did what he could to make her happy.. She sounds precious.

~ becky

Martie

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11 posted 2003-09-19 08:08 PM

Our children are such a treasure...This made me smile.

froggy
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since 2003-06-23

Posts 1893
Michigan

12 posted 2003-09-20 12:17 PM

Shakespeare your a very sweet and wonderful dad,I know next time you won't forget the blankie.

Hugs to you and the princess.

:-)

SharaRose
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2501
Somewhere out there~

13 posted 2003-09-20 12:29 PM

Awww sweet and so full of

and a yearning to please the other. Lovely as can be!! Things life is made of!!!

Shara~

Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!

Wind

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since 2002-10-12

Posts 2981

14 posted 2003-09-20 12:34 PM

this is the kind of thing I have trouble making words for.

And the angel said unto me, "These are the cries of the carrots, the cries of the carrots!"
-Tool

ice
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since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

15 posted 2003-09-20 11:07 PM

Very nice, Kevin...soft and emotional
I enjoyed reading it......ice/ford

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