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Miss Honey Hair

Riding on her daddy’s shoulder In her little yellow gingham dress, The little doll with honey hair, Wiggled and wiggled and danced. Daddy couldn’t hold her still, He let her down by his side, Her rhythmic motions continued, As the parade went marching by. One band after another Stirred this happy chortling child, Clapping spectators gathered, As she entertained with smiles. Finally, the last bugle softened, And Gingham’s little legs were tired, The marchers wondered why that crowd Danced for a honey-haired child.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 11/30/2017 8:59:00 AM
This one caught my attention right off. Easy to visualize. Very well written. Thank you so much for sharing a wonderful slice of life!!........Pat
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 11/30/2017 9:39:00 AM
Thank you again.
Date: 4/8/2017 1:09:00 PM
This is such a catchy but deep poem; a 7 for sure. But does the Honey have a known malady at a fundraiser? (I may accept it is a parade, & we smile at kids who have the gifts of joy & dance). shalom, Anil Deo
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Date: 4/7/2017 10:22:00 PM
This is such an endearing poem. I could clearly see the child dancing . . . and the ending is both clever and touching. This poem brought back memories of my daughters' childhood. Thank you Sunlite. Amitiés
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 4/8/2017 5:53:00 PM
Your comments are so kind. Oh, they grow so fast!! Thank you.
Date: 4/6/2017 10:49:00 AM
Oh, I loved this...I have a father/daughter dance tomorrow with my youngest...I was smiling reading...A fav
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 4/7/2017 10:17:00 AM
Enjoy that father-daughter tonight. As you know, they grow up too quick. And thank you for that fav!
Date: 4/6/2017 10:47:00 AM
This is such a beautiful poem and story of childhood! :)
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 4/7/2017 10:18:00 AM
Thank you - it's a true story! Your comment is very appreciated.
Date: 4/6/2017 10:41:00 AM
This was beautiful, you created a scene I could clearly see in my mind as I read this today. Such a fun and heart touching poem my friend.
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 4/7/2017 10:20:00 AM
Thank you, Chris - it's a true remembrance of my daughter.

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