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Mistletoe Angel
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0 posted 2004-02-27 08:04 PM


(One year ago today our favorite neighbor passed away! May his wisdom and love be remembered and passed onto the children of tomorrow!)



Just Your Friendly Neighbor Here
By: Noah Eaton
2/27/03

Stepping out on the front porch in his suit jacket
Wraps his striped cardigan sweater and straightens his collar
Kicks off his 10 ½ Florsheims slip-ons
To slip on those navy boat shoes which he treats like a father

Won’t you be my neighbor?
We can still catch that trolley to the Neighborhood of Make Believe
It’s such a good feeling to know you’re still alive
Deep down I believe this
I was once just little like you
Now it’s my time to carry on your message
There’s those singing ways to say how you make me feel inside
I’m only still myself inside and that leaves me breathless…

If I come knocking at your door
Know there’s a friend special for you
Even after all we’ve been through
Every day is just the day to spread a little love
If I come knocking at your door
Know it’s only because we could all use more
In your neighborhood there’s always more than enough in store
Every day is just the day to spread a little love



In every child’s inevitable frustrations and woes
Loss of loved ones and trying to find the love they deserve
When self-esteem just needs to be released
Just need to be cared for, just need their arbiters

We can drive the trolley all around town
Remember what your grandfather always told you
That he likes you just the way you are
And we are proud of you too…

If I come knocking at your door
Know there’s a friend special for you
Even after all we’ve been through
Every day is just the day to spread a little love
If I come knocking at your door
Know it’s only because we could all use more
In your neighborhood there’s always more than enough in store
Every day is just the day to spread a little love



I’ll be your ordained minister
Where X the Owl will always be in my tree
Singing with King Friday and Prince Tuesday
Spoon people, Daniel Striped Tiger
And a special delivery from Mr. McFeely
You’ll always arrange the table for Lady Elaine Fairchild
Where Chef Brockett will prepare his cuisine
Where Dr. Duckbill Platypus has the remedy
Where Henrietta Pussycat still picks flowers
And you get that smile from Handyman Negri

So won’t you be my neighbor?
We can still catch that trolley to the Neighborhood of Make Believe
Behind these white walls and blue shutters
I’m still myself, you are too as you can see
I was once just little like you
Now it’s my time to carry on your message…

If I come knocking at your door
Know there’s a friend special for you
Even after all we’ve been through
Every day is just the day to spread a little love
If I come knocking at your door
Know it’s only because we could all use more
In your neighborhood there’s always more than enough in store
Every day is just the day to spread a little love

So if I come knocking at your door
As you’re playing that piano
Know it’s just your friendly neighbor here
Wishing you a beautiful day!



"There is a universal truth I have found in my work. Everybody longs to be loved. And the greatest thing we can do is let somebody know that they are loved and capable of loving."

Fred Rogers



"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

© Copyright 2004 Nadia Lockheart - All Rights Reserved
Pilgrimage
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1 posted 2004-02-27 08:07 PM


Noah, I think he'd be proud of this one.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

machiner
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2 posted 2004-02-28 10:05 AM


" which he treats like a father"


I can only keep striving to live up...

Thanks, Noah.  I can see that you have a smile that swerves all over the road.

machiner

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3 posted 2004-02-28 10:17 AM


Well done Noah..touching tribute...

Goldenrose.

''Each soul is potentialy divine..the goal is to manifest that divinity''

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4 posted 2004-02-28 08:41 PM


Oh, Noah, I was flooded with memories and emotion as I read this fitting tribute to our beloved Fred Rogers. He is definitely flying high with the other angels ~ and smiling down at you for this!!!

This is another keeper!

Loved Mr. Rogers! Love you!
EA

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5 posted 2004-02-28 09:15 PM


Aww Noah, what a beautiful tribute to a positively wonderful human being. Fred Rogers will live on in the hearts of parents and children alike. hugs, Chris
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6 posted 2004-02-28 10:16 PM


What a beautiful tribute for a man whose gentle touch upon this earth made such a lasting impact.
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7 posted 2004-02-29 12:19 PM


"Every day is just the day to spread a little love"   You've done just that Noah with this tribute to Mr Rodgers.

believe in what your heart feels...

JamesMichael
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8 posted 2004-02-29 12:41 PM


Nice writing Noah...James
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9 posted 2004-02-29 02:52 PM


Noah, your heart is as big as the universe
Kicking Kim
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10 posted 2004-03-03 06:39 AM


Touching tribute Noah.  I'm really enjoying your poetry and am beginning to feel your true emotions, as they shine through so beautifully.



^*Kimberley*^

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11 posted 2004-03-03 10:05 AM


Noah - nicely done - no neighborhood is the same as it was is it - Mr. Rogers and that soft caring way will be missed everywhere - Paul
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