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What I Do, Just In Case

I awake in the morning, somewhere round four Drink some coffee, shower, brush my teeth. Dress for work and head for the door, I kiss my sons forehead, turn to leave, kiss it again. Just in Case! I work hard during the day, Building houseboats, Framing, nailing, paneling, roofs and floors, Near completion, time to paint, I think two coats. I call my son at lunch; tell him I love him, not once, but twice Just in Case! Get home in the afternoon, somewhere round three, Have a cold drink, start dinner, relax a bit, Talk with my son, ask what he did today, " Let me see" I hug him once, then hug him twice more, Just in Case! When dinners done, and evening fades to night, Dessert is gone, teeth are brushed and I tuck him in. He asks me " Dad, will everything be alright?" I kiss his forehead, hug him once, then twice, I tell him I love him Tell him again and turn the night light on! Just in Case! What do you do? Just in Case!....................

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Date: 12/25/2009 5:07:00 AM
Great free verse, here Richard.sends a valuable message from your poetic heart. Today is Christmas day. I wish you and yours a holy and happy day. May our little King bless you. -your poetry friend, Robert.
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Date: 12/24/2009 11:04:00 AM
WOW ... sounds like the same routine with my boys ... just in case .. is a great significant statement Taz and one many parents must think of during each day... thankdxxx for expressing it in writing... for all of us to ponder on... blessings... luv... happy and holy holidays to u and your family... Linda-Marie "Sweetheart"
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Date: 12/24/2009 8:17:00 AM
Thought provoking and filled with love...great job sweetie! Hugs~Mary
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Date: 12/23/2009 7:27:00 PM
Clever poem. Boy, you sure get up early!!
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Date: 12/23/2009 9:06:00 AM
Great poem enjoyed by Simone!!!
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Date: 12/23/2009 9:05:00 AM
Great poem enjoyed by Simone, just in case!!!!
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