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Father and Son

17 March 2010 Father And Son --Mirrored Refrain— --xaBA xbAB xaBA xbAB xaBA xbAB— --Father and Son— Fare thee well, to humbly exist and live for my son If he feels blue, I’ll be his clown Everything will be fine and dandy As a father knows best Mother having the hand that rocks the cradle Father as a pillar of the home As a father knows best Everything will be fine and dandy I’ll choose clothes that fit him Among the choices to pare down Everything will be fine and dandy As a father knows best Accompanying him for his first haircut with the barber And buying for his first pocket comb As a father knows best Everything will be fine and dandy Accompany him to every breathtaking ride Share the quiver and embrace to cool down Everything will be fine and dandy As a father knows best Learn the ropes and lend an ear For life is the epitome of adventuresome As a father knows best Everything will be fine and dandy

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/30/2010 12:07:00 PM

It's nice to see a poem being done about a son/father relationship, and showing the mother also in the sweet role she shares with her mate. Luv, andrea

Derrick Burton

Date: 3/27/2010 1:20:00 AM

enjoyed this warm poem, keep them coming!

Susan Keogh

Date: 3/23/2010 7:40:00 PM

This is simply beautiful and so visual. My poem The Barroom Clown was actually written about my husband, Gerard. I met him when I was tending bar and he was a letter carrier who came in with his buddies after work. The seniors loved to listen to him, as he made them laugh. He is also on this site. Thanks for you comment. Sue

Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 3/22/2010 12:37:00 PM

This is really quite good, you know. It should place among the winners. It has almost a musical rhythm to it. And it utilizes everyday speech with effect. Thank you for your comments. Regards, Gerard

Brian Strand

Date: 3/22/2010 1:50:00 AM

Best wishes with this one Noel.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Abe Lopez

Date: 3/21/2010 7:42:00 PM

this has been a great write to read for me....... I have several writes that are about me and my son , this was touching!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/21/2010 8:11:00 AM

Another great write Noel from your gifted pen.. appreciate your congrats on my collab with Ray... he was a gem to write with...luv.. Linda-Marie

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/21/2010 7:06:00 AM

I love this....such guidance will be his, because father knows best....a father with a loving heart. :) Good luck in the contest, Noel! Love, Carrie

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/20/2010 5:15:00 PM

Great write about the responsibilities of motherhood and the love of a child...Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...Sara

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 3/20/2010 8:53:00 AM

very cute!! Hope you have much joy withyour son. I have in mine.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/20/2010 8:14:00 AM

Nicely written tribute to a good father, Noel! This was a tough form ("mirrored refrain") and you did a great job with it. Wishing you luck in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 3/18/2010 4:43:00 AM

Very nice Mirrored refrain, Noel. Smiles, Dane Ann (Thank you again, for reading my poetry recently.)