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The dulcet larks in oak trees bring a smile
On cue, here comes the sun melting the grey
I walk you down the garland-bordered aisle
So Mom and I could (quote) 'give you away'
One poem ends and one begins today

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 3/11/2020 5:17:00 PM
Superb write! Parents giving away their daughters in marriage can well relate to and appreciate! Brilliant!
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John Watt
Date: 3/11/2020 7:47:00 PM
Thank you Krish, for your read and kind words!
Date: 1/14/2020 2:18:00 AM
Oh, this is wonderful - subject, phrasing, flow, IP, just love it! My eldest is getting married (again) in April - I didn't get to give her away the first time, so I am more than excited, (and my youngest daughter and I are taking a sleeper train on the way out, ME to CA). No better poetry subject for me than one's own children. Fave-ing this! Blessings, John! :o)
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John Watt
Date: 3/11/2020 7:49:00 PM
I see I've been slow to respond to your kind words, Bard. Being a music guy, I thought you might appreciate that she chose "Here Comes the Sun" as her processional, because she knew that was my favorite song. The tears were flowing when I heard the first few notes. Had to include that reference in this poem! Cheers ~ John
Date: 1/11/2020 9:58:00 AM
A poem many daughters would melt upon hearing. So very beautiful John.
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John Watt
Date: 1/11/2020 1:58:00 PM
I am including this in my next letter to my daughter. She is one of my life's greatest joys. Thank you, dear FJ, for the heartwarming comment! ~ John
Date: 1/9/2020 8:13:00 PM
John this is SO sweet!!! a fave on THIS one!
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John Watt
Date: 1/9/2020 8:19:00 PM
Andrea, thank you for the visit and the fav, I'm honored ~ John
Date: 1/9/2020 7:34:00 PM
such an image comes to life through this read...beautifully penned... congratulations on your win :)
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John Watt
Date: 1/9/2020 8:18:00 PM
You are kind to say so, Sandra. Thank you ~ John
Date: 1/9/2020 6:30:00 PM
Such a unique take on that walk down the aisle, John. Congrats on your win. ~ Gershon
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John Watt
Date: 1/9/2020 8:16:00 PM
Gershon, I appreciate your feedback on this little poem reminiscing on one of the highlights of my life. Keep writing, poet! ~ John
Date: 1/9/2020 1:13:00 PM
Nice! Congratulations on your win!;)
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John Watt
Date: 1/9/2020 8:15:00 PM
Brenda, thanks for the visit and kind words and congrats to you on your #1 entry! Warmly, John
Date: 1/8/2020 4:22:00 PM
Somehow this beautiful poem brought out the emotion in me enough to bring tears to my eyes John. Outstanding! Is it for the Tree poem contest? If not you should consider entering it. New Year blessings, Aloha, Connie : )
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John Watt
Date: 1/8/2020 7:47:00 PM
Connie, thank you for letting me know that this touched you! I was actually going to submit it in the English Quintain contest, but after writing it realized I'd already submitted an entry! I have another poem in the works for the "I Am A Tree" contest - hopefully I can finish it by the deadline! Hugs ~ John
Date: 1/8/2020 2:36:00 PM
Nicely executed my friend...a happiest of New Years to you John...my first name is also John...the more the merrier lol...^WW^ :o)
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John Watt
Date: 1/8/2020 7:10:00 PM
Thank you, my fellow John, for your encouragement and your endless enthusiasm for poetry. ~ John
Date: 1/8/2020 1:00:00 AM
Lovely poem, John.
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John Watt
Date: 1/8/2020 7:09:00 PM
Thank you Line, your kind words always mean a lot to me ~ John
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