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Heart and Soul

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Heart & Soul What a wonderful thing to behold! Have you ever seen one quite so cute? Never ever wanna let you go.. dressed in a brand new birthday suit. How nicely you plucked heart strings.. that day you flew into life, on two sun-kissed shining wings. All your charms, sent my heart straight to Mars, the day you fell asleep.. right here in my arms.. Oh Heart & Soul.. Not yet even one day old, left me feelin' ten feet tall.. so precious a tale be told.. pink bottom and all! Went to shop for ribbons and bows, said the angels.. we don't have any of those.. how 'bout ten fingers and toes? The day you took my heart & soul, was oh so nice, yes all sugar and spice, so glad your mom brought you home.. would a kept you at twice the price. Under lightning streaked flashing glow.. the night a duet sought to become a sweet trio. Please tell your mom she's still the best, no better nine month gift was I ever blessed.

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Dm Babbit

Date: 1/21/2022 10:16:00 AM

I've lapsed in my readings, back to shared relaities. Love it!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/28/2021 9:41:00 PM

There is nothing better; no gift better ever. "Went to shop for ribbons and bows, said the angels.. we don't have any of those.. how 'bout ten fingers and toes?" YES!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/22/2021 8:25:00 PM

The joys of becoming a parent are second to none. The feeling is so well described in your beautiful poem, Richard. Blessings, Evelyn :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/22/2021 1:36:00 PM

How adorable, your little one sounds like a treasure~

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 4/22/2021 7:14:00 AM

Aww... This is so lovely and sweet Richard.. I still remember the day my son is born... I love your stanza that begins 'Went to shop for... how about ten fingers and toes'.... So cute.. God bless... ~ Ani

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 4/19/2021 2:53:00 AM

I know that feeling so well ...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2021 10:29:00 AM

Thanks for seeing my poetry recently. I am finally catching up to all my friends' poetry but see you still have not put up a new poem. i look forward to it, my friend.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/16/2021 11:16:00 AM

I experienced walking on air, flying up to the clouds when our granddaughter was born....and I can understand your euphoric feelings, Richard. And plus that, she is capable of making us feel much younger! ~ Best regards // paul

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/16/2021 9:43:00 AM

The joy of birth. I still remember when my daughter was born. Ok, don't laugh. I just fainted.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/15/2021 6:04:00 PM

This was really sweet. I read it first and smiled ... but then I clicked on the song, with the words still in my head, and smiled even more. What a feeling of joy for a new little one to come into the world. My favorite part was the part about offering ten fingers and toes instead of ribbons.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/6/2021 8:12:00 AM

Your work does have a lyrical quality about it. So wonderful to have new life born into a family. Our daughter has a step-granddaughter now fourteen months old. She has added so much to the family. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/5/2021 4:58:00 PM

hey thanks for remembering Natalyn . I will always be miffed that she went away and took all her poems off the way she did. Silly granddaughter of mine!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/4/2021 7:26:00 PM

Very cute, Richard. Love this story of True Love! Nothing like 'Daddy's Little Girl!' ~ gw

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/4/2021 3:25:00 PM

Beautiful poem, Richard. Love all the lines, especially this "that day you flew into life, on two sun-kissed shining wings". The title is so perfect! BW ~ Mala

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/3/2021 1:40:00 PM

Beautifully written...on two sun-kissed shining wings! This is so special. Very sweet! :)

Quoth Theraven
Date: 4/4/2021 12:38:00 PM

Thank you and happy Easter. I let her know every chance I get what she means to me. -Richard

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2021 1:17:00 PM

this is just A D O R A B L E

Quoth Theraven
Date: 4/3/2021 12:52:00 PM

Andrea, You would know adorable when you see it. Quite a compliment that made me hide, misty eyed at my place of work. Takes what it makes and strives for better. Happy Easter to you and all yours including our sorely missed poet Natalyn. -Richard

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/1/2021 12:29:00 PM

A beautiful tribute lyric Richard, there is no better joy. Wishing you and your family a happy Easter. Tom.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 4/3/2021 12:38:00 PM

Tom, Thank you, and happy Easter wishes for you and yours. Alas, they'll have to postpone our hanging for another day. We all celebrate life in our own special way. -Richard

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/1/2021 4:50:00 AM

Heartfelt verses of pure joy, Richard. A superb write.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 4/3/2021 12:34:00 PM

Vijay, Thank you my poet friend. I hope to read the sequel to this tale in one of your poems. If it's already been written, please point me in the right direction. -Richard

Juliet Ligon

Date: 3/31/2021 10:31:00 PM

Aww, so precious. A beautiful tribute to your daughter and her mother!

Quoth Theraven
Date: 4/3/2021 12:30:00 PM

Juliet, Thank you for that. But I must admit there was a time when my hands conspired against both. My penance comes through a life lived half as rich as it may've been, still more than ever deserved. -Richard

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/31/2021 9:55:00 PM

Oh can so relate to this wonderful poem, Richard, having now 4 great grandchildren. Sure bring home this lyrical gem.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 4/3/2021 12:23:00 PM

Hello Harry, Thank you for this comment. It reminded me again of a quote for a life well served. “A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others” -L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/31/2021 8:44:00 PM

Dear Richard, this is so lovely and lyrical, and I agree, there is no better gift. You express the thrill, the joy and the heartwarming love of being a father with beautiful imagery and wonderful rhymes. Enthralling poetry! Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Quoth Theraven
Date: 4/3/2021 12:17:00 PM

Hello Susan, Thank you for this comment. I haven't read your poetry as much as it deserves. But your poem called Orphan captured the wonderful birthright that is free to receive, and priceless to hold. -Richard

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/31/2021 8:06:00 PM

We just became grandparents this month so this brought a big grin to my face. Well done Rich.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 4/3/2021 11:56:00 AM

Richard, The smiles that keep us going through a lifetime. -Richard

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/31/2021 8:02:00 PM

We just became grandparents this month so this brought a big grin to my face. Well done Rich.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 4/3/2021 11:51:00 AM

Thank you for sharing this. Happy Easter wishes for you and your fine growing family tree. -Richard

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/31/2021 6:14:00 PM

Oh Richard this is priceless, I hear music playing when I read it. No greater gift indeed, thank you for sharing, Happy Easter: )

Quoth Theraven
Date: 4/3/2021 11:49:00 AM

Mystic Rose Rose. Thank you. I've so many wonderful stories yet to share since that stormy night. True salvation of a boy who would try to lead a life as a man, and still is. -Richard