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I WAS ME


First I was me,

Selfish as can be,

Wanting everything from A to Z

And wanting it all for me.


Then I became we,

A part of an us.

I learned to share, give and take

I learned how to trust.


Next I was you,

Believe me it's true.

I would rather give than receive,

It was you I wanted to please.


Now I am them,

A family man.

Giving my children,

All that I can.


If you look real close,

It is easy to see,

I am older and wiser,

And no longer a me.





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Most Recent Blog Post


I Am A Grandfather Again ... and Again!
Blog Posted:2/3/2013 11:59:00 AM

 

Estella and Holden


A boy and a girl just arrived in this world
To parents they both will share
Now from the house within will echo the cry of twins
As an answer to prayers from everywhere

After passing the test of a month of bed-rest
To ensure that they developed complete
For Mom and for Dad, no more rest to be had
As in tandem twins seldom do sleep

But living this way is a small price to pay
For the privilege of parenting twins
For only a special few have the bond of these two
Sharing the womb in which life did begin

Congratulations to my daughter and the man that they'll call father
For doubling up on our number of grandkids
We are so very proud that our voices shout out loud
With the love we feel for this thing you did


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  1. Date: 2/4/2013 7:08:00 AM
    That is just wonderful Joe...big congratulations !!

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  1. Date: 2/3/2013 8:56:00 PM
    I love the poem, Joe! Congratulations!

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  1. Date: 2/3/2013 3:24:00 PM
    What a wonderful and exciting addition to your family! Congratulations to you all !!

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  1. Date: 2/3/2013 2:53:00 PM
    Congratulations on the grand kids. Whoops... was that sleep I saw running outta the house... You may need to help Mom and Dad out occassionally so they'll be able to catch it occasionally.

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  1. Date: 2/3/2013 2:44:00 PM
    Big congratulations! My mum had 2 sets of twins 14 months apart, a while ago now, so from experience, it's when they're quiet you've got to worry, even if they're not talking or walking yet. In each set one would often climb out the cot, find my mother's supply of Christmas treats, and fill up the cot so both could enjoy the tasty treats! It's either a twin thing, or a Bell thing.

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  1. Date: 2/3/2013 1:26:00 PM
    major congratulations to you all Joe that is wonderful news and boy some hard work ahead xx

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  1. Date: 2/3/2013 12:49:00 PM
    Congratulations....I'm awaiting twin great-grands myself. Bedrest on orders for Mom. Ours are to be both boys...identical !! Can't wait !! I know how proud you must be !! Glad everything went ok ...wooo hoooo Nothing like them grands !!

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My Past Blog Posts

 
A YouTube Fool
Date Posted: 5/17/2013 7:05:00 PM
What I Get Paid To Do
Date Posted: 4/17/2013 1:28:00 PM
The Curse of a Would-Be Poet
Date Posted: 4/10/2013 4:51:00 PM
Who We Are
Date Posted: 3/26/2013 8:53:00 AM
Poetry on Facebook
Date Posted: 2/15/2013 2:35:00 PM
I Am A Grandfather Again ... and Again!
Date Posted: 2/3/2013 11:59:00 AM
WARNING - This Blog Contains Explicit Material Intended Only for Adults
Date Posted: 1/10/2013 4:53:00 PM
My Two Cents (or More) on a Recent Controversy
Date Posted: 1/5/2013 12:23:00 PM
Unopened Presents
Date Posted: 12/18/2012 10:26:00 PM
Last Goodbyes - 12/14/12
Date Posted: 12/18/2012 4:44:00 PM
Etch-A-Sketch
Date Posted: 11/7/2012 3:36:00 PM
Short Stories on a Poetry Site
Date Posted: 11/6/2012 10:26:00 AM
Interesting Number of Views
Date Posted: 11/2/2012 1:23:00 PM
WORDS
Date Posted: 10/22/2012 1:39:00 PM
Eric LeGrand
Date Posted: 10/16/2012 12:40:00 PM
She Said Yes
Date Posted: 10/8/2012 6:00:00 PM
The Radio Inside My Head
Date Posted: 9/27/2012 10:45:00 AM
An Ode to the Unknown Poet - This May be About You
Date Posted: 9/20/2012 11:14:00 AM
The Metaphor
Date Posted: 9/18/2012 4:57:00 PM
The Warped Mind of a Would-Be Poet
Date Posted: 9/12/2012 10:37:00 AM
Doubling up on Our Grandbabies
Date Posted: 8/23/2012 5:48:00 PM
What Is Inside of You?
Date Posted: 8/21/2012 5:47:00 AM
Just Stopping By to Say, "Thanks"
Date Posted: 8/13/2012 11:09:00 AM
Sometimes ... Our Poems Mean Something to Some People
Date Posted: 7/14/2012 10:51:00 AM
In Memory of An Old Friend
Date Posted: 7/5/2012 1:14:00 PM

My Poems

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Date PostedPoem TitleFormCategories
6/1/2013Karma is Where It's AtRhymeintrospection,
5/16/2013Where the Wind BlowsRhymelife,sad,
5/9/2013A Lot of NothingRhymelife,
5/8/2013In An InstantRhymelife,
5/3/2013Running in PlaceRhymelife,
5/1/2013Memories Beyond the DoorRhymehealth,memory,
4/29/2013Her Portrait - Always on My MindSonnetbeauty,
4/27/2013Digesting HypocrisyRhymelife,political,
4/26/2013A Young Man With a KidRhymelife,
4/19/2013A FriendRhymefriend,
4/17/2013Remembering BostonRhymetribute,
4/15/2013I Don't Have A Drinking ProblemLyricfunny,world,drink,me,
4/11/2013Recapture the Feeling We FeltRhymehusband,wife,
4/10/2013Books From My ChildhoodRhymechildhood,
4/10/2013Better Than the Best OfRhymelife,happy,people,time,bi
4/9/2013The WishRhymesad,cancer,
4/9/2013A Sporting AttemptRhymelife,home,home,me,
4/5/2013Where or WhenMonorhymeintrospection,political,
4/4/2013A Full Moon FoolRhymemoon,
4/2/2013Upon a Bed of PetalsRhymewar,
3/27/2013Sandy BallsLimerickfunny,
3/25/2013Echoes of the HeartRhymeuplifting,
3/25/2013If Jesus Was HereRhymeintrospection,earth,frien
3/21/2013My GrookGrookon writing and words,writ
3/21/2013PearlsRhymewomen,
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