Daddy by mamabobbijo

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Sparked by vlatje's pictures, the flames were fanned by the birth of whisperssoft grandchild, and Andreas' announcement. They became reality when a friend told me he had just become a Daddy as well. Thanks to them all! Daddy You've never felt so giant, as when you hold that tiny hand. You'll never feel as useless as when he says, " Dad, I can stand!". He'll make you feel you're ten feet tall, that tiny trusting child, but he'll only let you hold his hand, for such a little while! As he grows he's going to need, a hundred thousand things! Just be sure you give him good strong roots, and working wings. Let him know where he comes from, that place that's always home. Then teach him how to fly, to soar, teach him how to roam! Treasure every cuddle, every kiss and hug and smile. They'll bring him back from anywhere, to your heart from across the miles! Wrap each moment of his childhood, place them just beneath your heart. They'll help you keep your sanity, when the seperations start! First it's off to school he goes, to test those wondrous wings! Then he'll stretch them further, for camp and sports and things. You can't do the falling for him, so teach him how to land! Then you'll know he's safe to fly away, and be a man! When it's been years since you could hold him, cuddled, sleeping on your chest. There is just no way to pick one moment, as the best from all the rest. But when he's grown and gone from home, he's made a brand new start. You'l find comfort in that tiny hand wrapped firmly round your heart! BobbiJo McBroom

Comments (21)

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CarolSassy

3:54PM | Wed, 03 January 2007

So very true, and such a lovely poem! Thank you! (:

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shahlaa

4:15PM | Wed, 03 January 2007

How beautiful...My daddy, my hero, died in 2003 just one year afyer my Mom died, thank you for putting in words what my Daddy always told me...I love it, goes in my favorites!

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romanceworks

4:55PM | Wed, 03 January 2007

What a lovely poem that captures the special relationship between fahter and son so well. Just adore your writing. CC

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mamabobbijo

4:57PM | Wed, 03 January 2007

I thank you all! It felt rather like wearing a suit that had been tailored for someone else, writing from the other side of the bed. I'm working on another that feel the same way, I hope they work OK. Thanks again BJ

Wolfspirit

11:20PM | Wed, 03 January 2007

Excellent, I loved this writing.. thank you for sharing.

newleaf

3:27AM | Thu, 04 January 2007

Perfect! I just love your work.

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meico

8:08AM | Thu, 04 January 2007

It's certainly a nice change to see fathers celebrated, although I never knew my real father and my stepfather was, well, hardly paternal. I do know the truth of your words, however, because I was fortunate enough to have a son for nearly thirty years. This carefully crafted piece is lovely. Mike

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mamabobbijo

8:15AM | Thu, 04 January 2007

The first poem I ever wrote was for my Dad. One of those, where the first letter of each line spells a word. It was for Father's Day when I was seven. I couldn't afford a tie. He made me promise to keep writing poems. I wasn't sure I wanted to. It made him cry! I did keep writing, and he was my biggest fan. He had an enormous collection of ties and aftershave, but he kept my poem framed until the day he died. Thanks BJ

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npauling

8:02PM | Thu, 04 January 2007

So true to life. I hope lots of men read this and realise the difference they make. Wonderful poem and straight to favourites.

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rainbows

12:05PM | Fri, 05 January 2007

Oooooooo, BJ. This is such beauty!!! You have memory on over time. Thinking of my own Daddy! Who died many years ago. He always held my hand, my heart... Sublime writing, from you. Beautifully painted rainbow picture of LOVE!! For us all. HUGZ. Di.

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Flint_Hawk

12:58PM | Fri, 05 January 2007

Very well said!!!

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darktower

5:26PM | Sun, 07 January 2007

What can I say? Wonderful written... again! Thank you!

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Bothellite

7:26PM | Sun, 07 January 2007

I couldn't agree with you more -- deep senses you portray. My two didn't wander far from home and I'm very thankful because I tried very hard to make their wings work according to their command. They are close but independent. Wonderful thoughts from you.

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tatman6

8:29AM | Thu, 11 January 2007

That says it all! I have a year old daughter and I enjoy watching her learn and grow.

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Primal

10:18PM | Sat, 20 January 2007

Fantastic!an instant favorite!!very well written from someone who must know first hand....

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Hendesse

12:15AM | Fri, 09 February 2007

A wonderful poem. I like it!

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watifeye

11:14PM | Tue, 20 February 2007

Your words are soo beautiful BJ, and the true meaning of parental love shines through. Thank you for sharing with us.

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Zacko

12:32AM | Mon, 05 March 2007

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! That is the most beautiful poem i have ever read i think. Such sweet and adorable words, that go so well together. The whole poem does however spin into something rather sad, lol. But wow what a moving one it is. Beautiful work BJ. Im gonna do what so many have done before me....add it to my basket. #:o)

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