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Friendship Forms

Posted on August 26, 2014 by PookyH

I’ll teach you and protect you, Just as well as I know how. I’ll make sure you learn the things That I’ve learnt up ’til now. I’ll love you and I’ll cherish you, And take you by the hand And … Continue reading →

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I Pick You Up

Posted on March 29, 2014 by PookyH

When you fall, I pick you up, And dust you down, And gently cup Your face within These hands of mine, And as you grizzle And you whine, I whisper softly In your ear, All the words You need to … Continue reading →

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One Thing I Can’t Change – a poem about adoption

Posted on March 25, 2014 by PookyH

Some things, We aren’t supposed to say. Some problems, We hope just go away, Things too big to talk about, And mention of them Makes folk doubt, Whether we are capable, Or suitable, Reliable… This thing that eats me Every … Continue reading →

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Dear Daddy

Posted on March 2, 2014 by PookyH

I love you round the world, And back again, All over the stormy sea. I love you lots and jelly tots, I hope that you love me. I love you up, I love you down, I love your smile, I … Continue reading →

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Growing Up

Posted on December 30, 2013 by PookyH

I cannot help but notice, That you’re growing up too fast. When you were small, I had assumed, Your childhood would last Far longer than it seems to have, It really has whizzed by; It seems only two weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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