A person you can talk to
When you're feeling low,
It's nice to know you always
Have somewhere to go.
A daddy is a soulmate,
Who holds your hands in his palms,
And then he love and cradles you
In his big, safe arms.
A daddy would do anything,
If you asked him to,
And I want you to love me Daddy,
That's all I ask of you.
Sally Atkinson, aged 11
Food for thought
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'So they don't come from Brussels then?'
Er, no.
'And that's the way they grow?'
Correct!
'See, I told you they don't come in a bag like frozen peas!'
Y...
2 days ago
13 comments:
Lovely.
Sweet.
Can apply to a 'Grandaddy' too.
Thanks, Liz.
And I'm sure it does, AWB!
Very lovely.
She's a clever little one, right enough!
I stumbled on this blog but am glad I did...love the poem and the photo of The Dotteral. Well done - Sally! Absolutely agree!
I can't believe I've misspelt "Dotterel" : symptom of dottiness !!
That is just so damned nice. Well done Sally and well done you for being the inspiration behind the words...
wow this is gorgeous.
Ahh. She knows how to melt her daddy's heart.
Lovely.
lovely- I really miss my dad. Every day. He was brilliant and I will never get over losing him.
Oh I was so enjoying this and then when I saw it was written by an 11 year old!! Wonderful!
Wow. Sally sure can write. Following you into the world of publishing?
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