I Am Father. Hear Me Roar!

I can go farther than the bar-tailed godwit.
I have more capacity for abstract thought than the IBM Roadrunner.
In stature I’ve been compared to a redwood.
And yet, a single tear eyed look from one of my blue-eye girls can melt me faster than a 
snow flake on your tongue.
A pained tone in their voices arrest my attention more than a bunny under a spotlight
When I ‘m not with them for long periods I hunger for their company and thirst for their 
imaginations
Together we fly to the stars, jump over mountains and have lots of tea parties.
With them I am Strong.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2010 at 4:17 PM
a unique write. I enjoyed it. congrats on your HM. Andrea
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February 4, 2010 at 9:08 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest Robb. Love, Carol
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February 3, 2010 at 7:11 AM
Interesting approach to the topic. You have me smiling with this one. Congratulations on your Honorable Mention in the I Am Strong contest. Keep on writing! Karen
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February 1, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Excellent write Robb and your line about those blue eyed girls is so touching.. good luck in the contest if so entered... your words flow.. thankxx for enjoying the heat of the Fire.. appreciative of your comments.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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