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Just Your Friendly Neighbor Here
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Just Your Friendly Neighbor Here |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(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 |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Noah, I think he'd be proud of this one. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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machiner Member
since 2003-03-13
Posts 67MA, US |
" 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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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Well done Noah..touching tribute... Goldenrose. ''Each soul is potentialy divine..the goal is to manifest that divinity'' |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a beautiful tribute for a man whose gentle touch upon this earth made such a lasting impact. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
"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... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing Noah...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Noah, your heart is as big as the universe  |
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Kicking Kim Member
since 2001-04-16
Posts 426Cloud Cucko Land! |
Touching tribute Noah. I'm really enjoying your poetry and am beginning to feel your true emotions, as they shine through so beautifully. ^*Kimberley*^ "Theres no posession, just obsession and growing depression" |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
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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