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Leap

Two year olds leap
before they look	
DADDY!
replaces gravity
then writhe laughing 
from your arms
AGAIN!
I’ll always catch you
for these moments
pass too soon.

Copyright © D.W. Rodgers | Year Posted 2014

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Janet Grace Date: 2/24/2017 10:47:00 AM So charming...my eyes misted with the memories of my own. Login to Reply D.W. Rodgers Date: 2/26/2017 3:54:00 PM Thanks Janet

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 2/21/2017 11:30:00 AM A lovely write! Full of bounce and heart :) Login to Reply D.W. Rodgers Date: 2/22/2017 1:29:00 PM Thanks Maureen

Lynn Marie Date: 2/21/2017 1:43:00 AM Lovely writing. You have captured the emotion beautifully, such a treasured playful moment :-) Wonderfully expressed, truly a joy to read :-) Congratulations on the feature placement. A fave. blessings, lynn Login to Reply D.W. Rodgers Date: 2/22/2017 1:26:00 PM Thanks Lynn

Elizabeth Kinch Date: 2/20/2017 1:36:00 AM How I remember my own children doing this......they grow up far to quickly. Thank you for reminding me of those precious moments. Login to Reply D.W. Rodgers Date: 2/20/2017 8:55:00 AM Thanks Elizabeth

Skat A Date: 3/14/2014 1:34:00 AM Hi, Roger, a nice lovely winning poem. *SKAT* Login to Reply D.W. Rodgers Date: 3/14/2014 7:33:00 AM SKAT, thanks for your kind comment

Joyce Johnson Date: 3/13/2014 6:34:00 PM Nice picture. Congratulations. Love, Joyce Login to Reply D.W. Rodgers Date: 3/13/2014 9:14:00 PM Thank you.

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 3/13/2014 5:20:00 AM Enjoyed the emotional write and congrats on the fine win, roger Login to Reply D.W. Rodgers Date: 3/13/2014 9:13:00 AM Thanks, I appreciate your support.

Len Gasun Date: 3/13/2014 3:29:00 AM Congratulations my dear friend Roger . Thank you so much for your full support! Biggest hugs! Love lots, Leonora Login to Reply D.W. Rodgers Date: 3/13/2014 9:12:00 AM Thank you too for your contest. I wrote this a while back and its nice to revive the memory.

Verlena S. Walker Date: 3/13/2014 2:41:00 AM Beautifully said... Well done Roger... Verlena Login to Reply D.W. Rodgers Date: 3/13/2014 9:01:00 AM Thanks, I appreciate your support.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/27/2014 10:15:00 AM Brings back memories, you are right they pass all to quickly. Now I have to wait for grand kids. Login to Reply D.W. Rodgers Date: 3/13/2014 9:13:00 PM Thanks - grand kids can wait for a bit - but at least you can send them back to their parents.