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My Angie Baby

I always knew I’d have a child one day,
A Boy or girl first? I had not a clue.
Once  we were married, we did not delay
We had a daughter soon with eyes of blue.

My name for her already I’d picked out
some years before because I liked it so.
An angel’s name she’d have. There was no doubt.,
for “Angela” has such a pretty flow!

We call her Angie; she wears well the name.
She nearly is angelic. As a child,
she never gave us any cause to blame
her for a thing! She’s nurturing and mild.

She’s got her own kids now, and yet for me,
my Angie Baby she will always be.


May 24, 2019 for Joseph May's Musical Inspiration Poetry Contest
I chose the song Angie Baby for my inspiration, of course!
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Loving Iii Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Nice to meet you Angie.
Andresen Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 8:04 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
May Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 1:40 PM
A beautiful angel Andrea...Congrats on your win...
Krutsinger Avatar
June 4, 2019 at 10:04 PM
Andrea, I almost laughed when I read this. I knew at the age of 8 I was going to name my daughter Angela. That is her name, but she gets irritated if anyone calls her Angie, which I am grateful to see as Angela sounds more like angel than Angie. We had similar minds here. It was 1960 when I realized what I was naming my daughter.
Dietrich Avatar
June 5, 2019 at 8:56 AM
How interesting!! I decided it in '63 when I was 8. My name was very rare in those days. People would ask me my name. When I said Andrea, a few of them would say, "Angela? What a pretty name." SO I told myself, "ok, my daugher will be Angela!" Also I adored West Side Story, so I named her Angela Maria (Maria for Nataie Wood's beautiful character).
Laurie Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 10:29 PM
G'day Andrea … I really do enjoy your sonnets Andrea. As always, so well written and a joy to read - Lindsay
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May 30, 2019 at 1:08 PM
Your love for your daughter shines in your sonnet, Andrea! You picked a great name for your daughter, though as a child there were probably times she didn't seem angelic. I hope you shared this with her! Best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 6:54 PM
actually, she was always angelic!!! It was her brother that was the opposite. haha
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Hello Andrea, a beautiful tribute to your daughter. have a vice evening my friend.
La France Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 8:46 AM
Andrea, this is absolutely beautiful and what a lovely girl, this is a winner for me always and then some, a fav too !
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 27, 2019 at 11:19 AM
A very endearing rendering Andrea, best wishes INDEED, Aloha wk
Murray Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 5:29 PM
What a beauty Andrea, but that is no surprise. I love that song. Best of luck for a win.
Horsman Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 5:19 PM
You write for so many, Andrea, able to relate so well to this wonderful dedication, and oh, isn't she lovely...Harry
Pinet Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 12:17 PM
I believe that a mother/daughter bond has no match in the human equation. The love that they share is remarkable, and so self evident in this poem my friend, Emile.
Gondolf Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 9:48 AM
Andrea, this is such a sweet tribute to your daughter. Best of luck in the contest. Great picture as well! John
Pandit Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 7:28 AM
A special meaning to this poem as I see the photo..a mother's tribute to her daughter..your words spell love, Andrea..this is a win in any contest.
Gauthier Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 12:24 AM
Sweet, Andrea.
Godwin Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 10:47 PM
I'm First! You played the child card and it worked most sweetly; the love and lines both flow to touch the reader's heart. Great pic of your beautiful Angie! A great poem that she should have a copy of, yes? Love ... CayCay
Dietrich Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 10:17 AM
I have put it on FB, so hopefully she sees it. I know she is very busy preparing for a fun week vacation away from this horrible rainy Utah May!!
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