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Baby Hair



 

Marilee

My sweet daughter,


It has been over twenty years now
since I saw your eyes,  appear to me
looking with wonder at your new world
peering back intently, thru a fine sheer skin

the vail you wear, to this day

You were truly...
the life we created in the deepest love
the tiny finger and toes… we grew to adore
you loved your daddy more... lol

I would carry you all around
letting you touch and glean the meaning
of the mysterious and fascinating glitter
that littered our home as treasures

Watching you smile and ponder
listening closely… to my words of wonder

you were,  so beautiful…

More than anything my darling
I remember the smell of your baby hair
Gods indescribable reminder of a new birth
a scent I treasure sweetly,  to this day

I love the smell of baby hair
do you remember...???

I will… forever




LeeL

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I have one Daughter, now 21 and beautiful
She is a brillant listner, with an asorbing mind
her complex spirit, is a living treasure to me.

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  • requiempoet gold member
    June 30

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    I think I will have to have a child to understand that joy of parenting because right now all I see are whiny lil brats who poop, scream and costs lots of money. But this is a great poem. I'm sure your daughter loves you to bits and your love for her is very evident in this poem!! great job!


  • SummerlandRayne gold member
    July 6, 2007

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    I still have a lock of my son's baby hair in my treasures box! Loved this dedication to your daughter so much. She does sound like an amzing young lady with a bright and wondrous future. And I believe from your words that she is still Daddy's precious gift. My son and I are still best friends after 27 years...he is the one person who understands me the best. We laugh at the same things...love the same music...and now he has brought us a little granddaughter who is like a tiny clone of his former self. So the circle really does remain unbroken. Blessings for this wonderful write Rick...I shall start my day with this one and smile more because of it!
    Blessings,
    Azlyn


    • Endeavor gold member
      July 6, 2007
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      Sizie


      Thank you so much for reading this

      I wrote it for fathers day this year

      She was a good girl that became a Great woman

      Rick


  • Dalaney gold member
    June 25, 2007

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    I rarely mist up or get a lump in my throat, but this brought both. I love the smell of baby hair, too...

    Beautiful, for your daughter.
    Love, Lane


    • Endeavor gold member
      July 6, 2007
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      Hi Lane


      I just saw your comment
      I love how they smell after a bath
      Like someone brand new

      Rick


  • esroddo silver member
    June 20, 2007
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    A Beautiful treasure of love. Love to a dear one. (LISA)

    • Endeavor gold member
      June 20, 2007
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      Hi Lisa


      She was and is, a treasure of love

      Dads love their Daughters

      Rick


  • Aurielle
    June 18, 2007

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    awww just make sure their is only one question mark at the end and like always very smooth with paitence. The scent of baby hair i think that's the most softest feeling. very different and i like the nice imagery.


    • Endeavor gold member
      June 18, 2007
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      Aurielle


      That is just me taking liberties with puncuation

      I realy want the reader to remember and think back

      Thank you for reading this

      Rick


  • SandraMVeinot
    June 18, 2007

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    'Baby Hair'...

    truely an endearing write...

    hope she gets to read it...

    thank you for sharing it with all of us and of course me too...

    as always...

    • Endeavor gold member
      June 18, 2007

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      Hi Sandra


      She did read it on Fathers Day

      She cried as did I

      My little princess

      Rick


  • Jeremy0826 silver member
    June 18, 2007

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    Wow, I loved reading this poem of yours!
    Such a beautiful and heartfelt dedication
    to your daughter. It's amazing how quickly
    they grow, right before your eyes. I do not
    have any children of my own but, I am the
    oldest of six. It's moments like this that
    you can only hope will last throughout your
    life. Moments that are so irreplaceable and
    mean so much to your heart and soul. Excellent
    piece here my friend! Thank you for sharing this
    here and happy birthday to your daughter! Take
    care my friend!




    Jeremy0826


    • Endeavor gold member
      June 18, 2007
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      Jeremy


      Thank you for your thoughts on this

      Perhaps someday you will have Munchkins of your own. If you look around, You may find people willing to lend you theirs..lol

      Rick


  • mypassion
    June 17, 2007

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    a true treasure

    I can smell the sent of a newborn freshly bathed with baby scented lotion from head to toe a bundle of joy all snugged up in their jammies..
    Beautiful poem Rick, you once again out did yourself, and I am sure she will treasure and honor this moment
    shared..

    God bless you and yours, Brenda


    • Endeavor gold member
      June 17, 2007
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      Passion


      Thank you for feeling my words

      We are blesed by our children

      My daughter loved this for her

      Rick


  • debilynn gold member
    June 17, 2007

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    in our children we find our treasures...baby's hair, one of my favorites smells even now. your daughter must be very proud to have a daddy like you, someone sensative and obviously caring. thank you for sharing this part of your life. keep writing! God bless you always


  • PonderingPoetess
    June 17, 2007

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    Beautifully penned. You have captured all that it means to be a parent with your words. No matter how big they are, or how far away they go, they are always an integral part of our lives. Excellent penning on this Fathers Day...Happy Fathers day to you..


  • ebbandflow
    June 17, 2007

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    Absolutely heatfelt

    You've shown all of us your light, and it is not a wonder how you could have such brilliant daughter. May her 21st year be magical as this is her 3rd seven year cycle.. (she'll know what I'm talking about) It also comes as no surprise to me that she'd be a bit complex as she again comes from you Love to her on this magical era. Love to you as always.

    Tonya


  • StarEyes
    June 17, 2007

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    What a great dedication this is to your daughter!! Myself, I have three wonderful boys. The oldest just gave me a grandson this week. Beautiful baby boy!! Our kids, our priceless treasures!! Great job on this one! Thanks for sharing this gem with us!!!

    • Endeavor gold member
      June 17, 2007
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      Hi Sunshine


      Congradulations on the Grandson

      I am sure this worked for you

      Rick


  • JoyfulWriter
    June 17, 2007

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    This is so precious and so very beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing this piece with us and allowing the rest of us the smell of baby hair...so unforgettable...smiles, Terry


    • Endeavor gold member
      June 17, 2007
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      Hi Terry


      Anyone that has held a baby close after a bath, knows the smell

      Just beautiful

      Rick


  • FallingTwilight
    June 17, 2007

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    Aw, this is a beautiful dedication to your daughter. I can tell how much you love and care for her simply by the emotion and meaning you have put into this poem. Beautiful.

    Have a wonderful day,

    FallenPoeticAngel

    • Endeavor gold member
      June 17, 2007
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      Fallen


      Thank you for seeing into my words

      You are very kind

      Rick


  • Loveandblessings2u gold member
    June 17, 2007

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    Beautiful ~~~

    You are a blessing to Marilee, and she is a blessing to you.
    I know the love you hold for you percious daughter. I can hear it in your voice everytime you speak of her.
    My friend this is amazingly beautiful, very touching from your heart to her's.
    Happy Father's Day Mr.

    Loveandblessings2u & yours always
    Love Ya,
    Your Buddy, Your Friend,
    Your Joy, Your Joyce

    Here My Soul Mate Have A


    • Endeavor gold member
      June 17, 2007
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      Hi Joyce


      Thank you for always loving my words

      I will see her this afternoon

      She is my Girl

      Your, Rick


  • paullallady silver member
    June 17, 2007

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    A fathers love is so very special and you caught that here with these most beautiful words. Your daughter must be very proud of you, as all of us here on AP are of your brilliant talent.

    • Endeavor gold member
      June 17, 2007
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      Hi Paulla


      That is a realy beautifull complement to me

      I thank you so much

      Rick


  • michellemybelle gold member
    June 17, 2007

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    This is so touching, your love for your daughter pours from these lines. She will always be Daddy's girl, no matter her age.
    I love the smell of innocence.
    Have a wonderful father's day, you are a great father, today is for you.
    much love,
    your friend,
    Michelle


    • Endeavor gold member
      June 17, 2007
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      Morning Michelle


      She is a very sweet girl

      I was very blessed to have her

      Her birth was almost a mircule

      I thank you, Rick


  • Whoochi gold member
    June 17, 2007

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    what better fitting day than today, Fathers Day, to read this...nothing like the "new baby smell" nor their sweet smelling breath when asleep on your shoulder....ty for this enjoyable read and lovely tribute to your daughter. Happy Fathers Day ! My friend.... *rse*


    • Endeavor gold member
      June 17, 2007
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      Hi Julez


      Love the new baby smell

      compleatly untainted by our world

      Thank you for saying happy Fathers Day

      Rick


  • rlmcmd
    June 17, 2007
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    So Sweet

    Very nice write. Very sweet. Bob

    • Endeavor gold member
      June 17, 2007
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      Morning Robert


      Beautiful here today

      Thank you for reading of Marilee

      Love, Rick


  • KainLegin
    June 17, 2007

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    This is a very sweet poem to write for your daughter. It was very lovely, you are a lucky father and sh'e s alucky daughter.
    God keep you for each other! very nice poem!

    ~AS

    • Endeavor gold member
      June 17, 2007
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      Morning AS


      Daddies love their daughtere

      She was a dream to raise, a blessing

      Rick

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