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Duncan
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since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

0 posted 2004-12-19 01:02 AM

He’s six years old
and doesn’t know why
his mom wants him to pee
in a cup
rather than the toilet

or why
her boyfriend’s eyes
roll back in his head
sometimes

or why
all grownups lie.

I point out
the best lights to him
as he leans forward
against the belt,
and scans the radio dial
for Christmas songs.

‘Wait’, he extends his hand,
‘I think this is one,
let me listen to the voice.’

I smile to myself,
knowing exactly what he means,
that Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Burl Ives thing,
we both recognize
so many years apart.

I’d save him if I could
but that is not my privilege

instead I buy him Yu-Gi-Oh cards
and hope that he remembers
someone loved him.

wranx
Member Elite

since 2002-06-07

Posts 3689
Moved from a shack to a barn

1 posted 2004-12-19 02:46 AM

"I’d save him if I could
but that is not my privilege"

He'll remember, m'friend

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2004-12-19 02:49 AM

He will remember you indeed, along with the summer tomatoes

Merry Christmas Duncan dude, and I wish you were my neighbour. Hope it's a great one, stay happy!

TexUS
Member

since 2003-03-20

Posts 228

3 posted 2004-12-19 02:52 AM

This one pierces the heart...

I believe he will remember the love.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

4 posted 2004-12-19 05:37 AM

he'll have a good Christmas with you around, I'm sure

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

5 posted 2004-12-19 05:44 AM

I know this kid.

He's lucky to have you.

thanks for writing this, Dunc.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

6 posted 2004-12-19 08:11 AM

He'll know
and seek you out

and remind you
of things
you may
have
forgotten.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

7 posted 2004-12-19 08:36 AM

You give him what he needs and surely he will remember, your smile and your love.

Touching.

Love, Margherita

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

8 posted 2004-12-19 11:10 AM

I point out
the best lights to him
as he leans forward
against the belt,
and scans the radio dial
for Christmas songs.

‘Wait’, he extends his hand,
‘I think this is one,
let me listen to the voice.’

I smile to myself,
knowing exactly what he means,
that Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Burl Ives thing,
we both recognize
so many years apart.

I’d save him if I could
but that is not my privilege
=================================

*heavy heart sigh*

merry christmas D..

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

9 posted 2004-12-19 11:18 AM

There should be more people like you in this world Dunc.
...and less who have to live like Daryl.
A very touching write.
Merry Christmas Duncan.

....and Duncan?

Don't worry...he won't ever forget you.

Season's Greetings!

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

10 posted 2004-12-19 11:58 AM

Duncan

Your heart is showing...it's beautiful!

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

11 posted 2004-12-19 12:09 PM

damn it, ya made me cry now

you are such a heartbeat

*Alli4000*

Member Elite

since 2004-03-21

Posts 3188
The World of Poetry

12 posted 2004-12-19 03:10 PM

Wow. Don't worry - he'll never forget you.

~Alli~

Happy Holidays!

Christopher

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

Posts 8296
Purgatorial Incarceration

13 posted 2004-12-19 11:09 PM

sad, heartful, good.

what can one say to something like this... it touched me, D.

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

14 posted 2004-12-20 05:27 AM

damn Dunc...

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

15 posted 2004-12-20 11:11 AM

Daryl is lucky to have you and you are lucky to have him...

Have no doubt you are each teaching and giving to each other.

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

scorpio
Member Ascendant

since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

16 posted 2004-12-20 01:41 PM

He will never forget. He is blessed by your caring heart. And we all are touched by this write.

believe in what your heart feels...

Alicia
Member

since 2002-03-22

Posts 279

17 posted 2004-12-20 01:46 PM

oh,...wow. and he will i believe remember.

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

18 posted 2004-12-23 02:27 PM

merry christmas goob...

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

19 posted 2004-12-23 03:27 PM

Oh my, Duncan.

There is so much written in here, you sweet man.
I knew all along that you're tenderhearted and
caring, but this one caught me by surprise.
Please give Daryl a hug for me. And, here's
one for you too.
Hugs,

Happy Holiday's Duncan
Ethel

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

20 posted 2004-12-23 04:34 PM

good read

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