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Vanessa
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Vanessa |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Vanessa A little girl all grown-up now, a young woman holding a jig sawed puzzle Laying out the pieces to unlock that rendered sketch, when the parts all put together, releases the art… She is, as tough as steel; yet soft as pure gold. Purely individual as a day is long Her weakness being love, and kindness, and gallantly trying to never do wrong... She is sweet in love, warm and bright, golden and glistening rays of sun’s twilight. Easily embarrassed, not quick to find fault. Her sweet smile pristine with delight... Curly curls of auburn hair, now straighten and flat, and, I am certain, she is happy for that… As a child, her brown eyes would sparkle when I would tell her a story or two. Intently captive in every word as if they were true. Silly stories I made-up in my head. The one about a pot, in the dishwasher, named Fred… Or the one of flannel Island, where flannel shirts grew, and buttons made from seashells and were all colored blue. She watched each word as the left my mouth She sat unmoving and as quiet as a mouse… But now she has found another to tuck her in snug and safe each night. She is all grown up, and married her shinning Knight. I will always be near you matters not where you are no matter the miles no matter how far, And I will always remember that smile in your eyes When I told you silly stories with a silly surprise… |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Wow what a lovely tribute to your daughter, I know she will just love it. I can feel the proudness in your words. I have all that to look forward to my son is only a year old I hope he turns out as good as your daughter sounds. Julie |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
JL, this was so sweet. Hope she gets a copy of this; it's just lovely.  ....jo |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
JL, this is a precious piece....one that should be kept in a special place.... You came very close to bringing a tear to this man's eyes....I have one of those little girls who likes silly stories as well.... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I will always be near you matters not where you are no matter the miles no matter how far, And I will always remember that smile in your eyes When I told you silly stories with a silly surprise… God bless you both...she should most certainly have this in a golden frame for her to view as it would give her heart warmth. Lovely! |
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