when checking behind you
you will notice the shadow
blending into yesterday
that is me, a protective presence
always one step away
always ready always on guard
a moment's step to your side
with intention dire
should anyone attempt anything
woe to the person who merely thinks
a negative thought
because I will be there
to handle family business
oh yes, I will be there
Author notes
My real name is LeRoy, I am 37 years old and a welder. I live north of Seattle and it rains too damn much here. I love beauty, and it can be found in so many unexpected places. I hate stupidity, ignorance I can deal with, that can be changed. I leave the decision of which family member I will be, up to you.
A contest entry
- AP Family by ThisIsMyWonderland.
475 points, ended May 10, 2007, 6 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Excellent
Hey this is very sweet how you are willing to protect a famly member. plus we can choose what family member we want you to be? Nice write......novy
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Soon...
Soon I will be building my family. I only have a daughter and a 'sister', now. I would be honored to include you within the pack! I'll let you know when I've accumulated enough points.
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I love this. It show so much love and dedication. Love the flow of it and the wording you chose. Wonderful job!
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Beautiful
Always there like a guardian angel, watching over and protecting youe loved one, great write, thank you for sharing and keep them coming.
raingoddess
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Lovely opening tribute...Leroy
much love
ephiphany
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Of course, I no longer live in the Seattle area, but it still rains too much over there. I'm much happier with my snow!
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You seem like an all around amazing person!! I LOVE THE ENDING!! You are def. apart of the family Wonderful work on the poem, its all just so well put together and it makes me smile really really big, so good job !!
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This was absolutely breath taking, I loved it!
"you will notice the shadow
blending into yesterday
that is me, a protective presence"
Great write!
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Very nicely written, you show how much you can vbe relied on with your words, great work.
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Thank you!
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