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Contributed by Rakerman1999
on Sunday, 5th September 2004 @ 07:47:55 PM AEST
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Footsteps, light and hesitant, shuffling down the stairs. Who could it be? If I listen very closely I can hear small, whispering voices, taking care not to rise to the crescendo that I have become accustomed to hearing. It's early in the morning, they want to let Daddy sleep. Three little bodies, three small copies of myself carefully lay down beside me, making sure not to disturb me. " Don't step on him you'll wake him up," I hear one of them say. To no avail, I've already been stepped on. For a few minutes there is no movement, no sound at all. Then suddenly I hear a quiet plea, "Daddy, can we watch cartoons?" Lay still, don't let them know you're awake I tell my self, but it's no use. They have held themselves in check as long as they can. I open my eyes and behold the three precious gifts that God has given to me. My children, my little girls.
Through this day, as through our lives, we will share laughter, anger and tears. Even though at times I think that the unending questions of "How does it do that?" and "Why Daddy?" will send me to the local mental ward, I keep in mind the love I have for them, and they for me. I realize how empty life would be without these three small bodies.
At the end of yet another day together, we will all express our undying love for one another. All of the scolding, all of the arguments are forgotten. Three big kisses, three big hugs...I love you my babies....we love you too Daddy, you're my sweetheart and my friend. You're mine too I tell them.
Six little eyes closed, three little minds full of the experiences of another day of life, now dreaming the sweet dreams that only children are allowed to have. Until tomorrow morning when I will hear footsteps, light and hesitant shuffling down the stairs. I wonder, Who could it be?
Copyright © Rakerman1999
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Re: Little Bodies
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by Jenni_K on Tuesday, 7th September 2004 @ 12:06:25 AM AEST
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*tears*....
Treasure them always, Larry...
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by critterhideaway on Tuesday, 7th September 2004 @ 05:42:48 AM AEST
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Thank you, brings back some memories of the four children I raised. Thank you for sharing |
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by a_bear on Tuesday, 7th September 2004 @ 06:07:54 PM AEST
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Rakerman, rakerman...who could it be...awwwww. |
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by Hannah_Heaven on Wednesday, 8th September 2004 @ 02:11:23 PM AEST
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awww this is so beautiful,small and gifted children are,and to write it down is a treasure to keep always,*wipes away tear* thanks x
love han xx |
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by Merry on Tuesday, 14th September 2004 @ 07:44:25 PM AEST
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I've always said you're a great dad, my friend, even if you aren't the most patient man in the world LOL. This is so sweet and certainly bears witness to the fact that men have a very nurturing side.
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by ladyfawn on Thursday, 16th September 2004 @ 10:59:39 PM AEST
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oh, sooo precious, thanx for the sweet memories larry, hugs n' love nessa
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Re: Little Bodies
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by sniffels on Friday, 17th September 2004 @ 09:40:31 PM AEST
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Wow dad! That made me cry! That was a very sweet poem. I don't think I remember you ever reading that to us when we were little. I do remember the days when we would get things on our own so we didn't have to wake you up, but then you'd come down stairs to a big mess of korn flakes all over the counter and floor. OH those were the good days. I can't wait to see what Chloe will be like. I love you so much dad. This poem means a lot to me.
I love you
Kat |
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by Overstated on Sunday, 19th September 2004 @ 09:10:47 AM AEST
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this a beautifl precious story - than k you so much for sharing this - i enjoyed reading this. |
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Re: Little Bodies
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by shelby on Monday, 20th September 2004 @ 02:51:06 PM AEST
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so precious Larry
Michelle |
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Re: Little Bodies
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by Elena on Saturday, 25th September 2004 @ 12:46:44 PM AEST
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Tender, heartwarming and full of realism ("Don't step on him you'll wake him up"). Thanks.
E |
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by Silent-No-More on Sunday, 26th September 2004 @ 11:56:49 PM AEST
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Any and every parent that reads this (myself included) will know just how full your heart was when you wrote it.
Simply wonderful. *sigh* |
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by Former_Member on Wednesday, 6th October 2004 @ 07:54:10 PM AEST
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There is no greater love in this world than a parent's love for their children (except maybe their grandchildren, lol). This is a beautifully loving piece, Larry.
Rita |
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by thumper on Tuesday, 12th October 2004 @ 06:47:24 AM AEST
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Raderman, some of my best moments have been with my children. Now it's with my granchildren.
This story was written with so much love, it brought tears to my eyes. Bravo for raising your children, and Bravo for the story!!
Thumps ; 0) |
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by katyqueen35 on Sunday, 24th October 2004 @ 08:14:22 AM AEST
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Very sweet.
What a wonderful write. |
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Re: Little Bodies
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by Marcus493 on Sunday, 24th October 2004 @ 01:32:55 PM AEST
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Nice! |
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by forever_lonely on Tuesday, 2nd November 2004 @ 06:17:40 AM AEST
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Ahhh larry such sweetness
'Golden gifts from heaven skies,
Wondered questions, ever why,
Gentle whispers, Footsteps sweet,
When eyes of father and children meet'
Writings like this make me look forward to the day when somone will call me father, and maybe if i am a good father, i might be called 'daddy', like yourself
As the saying goes my friend
'Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy'
How that saying is shown true here
Barkeep! A glass of your finest
Luke
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by pixie on Tuesday, 4th January 2005 @ 07:27:04 AM AEST
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wow that was so moving, sorry I didnt read this sooner Larry *hugs* this was beautifully sad
pixie xx |
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by blowfish_jane on Tuesday, 25th January 2005 @ 04:53:42 AM AEST
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Aww Larry this was so beautiful, i'm no parent but i do know what you mean.
Great story and it will be treasured for ever.
Jane x |
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by autumngreeneyes on Friday, 11th February 2005 @ 04:12:06 AM AEST
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not knowing what to say, tears raining down my cheeks, and in my heart..and remembering our conversation about fathers and mothers..you are right again..my heart aches at its very core.. wynken..blynken and nod.. |
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by vibes2go on Thursday, 10th March 2005 @ 10:18:26 PM AEST
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children are so lucky..so innocent..or they should be. If you still check your messages..I've lost the poem you called Ghosts and I called shadows..would you get it to me somehow if you still have it..I won't respond I just need the poem. Thx.. |
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by vibes2go on Sunday, 27th March 2005 @ 02:40:12 PM AEST
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ok..every time I read this I get more out of it..this time I read a comment that says you aren't the most patient person in the world..and I'm a person that needs an abundance of that..could you come out now..I miss your beautiful poetry..so does everyone else and I'm not here much anyway..I'm at all poetry.com..no worries.. |
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by Essentially9 on Sunday, 22nd May 2005 @ 09:44:09 PM AEST
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::applauds:: encore, encore! amazing story, larry. one of the few posts on the site that has brought a smile to my face and even a chuckle here and there. |
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by ki on Thursday, 3rd January 2008 @ 01:23:05 AM AEST
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beautiful..your love for your children is obvious.. |
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Re: Little Bodies
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by Former_Member on Saturday, 22nd March 2014 @ 11:47:31 PM AEST
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Ten years later and I'll bet your feelings have not changed. I only have one and she just turned 34. Still the best thing that ever happened to me.
Thank you for an enjoyable read.
Tim |
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