tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8445350960737026090.post5757795866475945031..comments2023-06-25T07:11:58.352-06:00Comments on The Big Salad: And then I died. The End.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8445350960737026090.post-45604132520405330692008-01-12T11:00:00.000-06:002008-01-12T11:00:00.000-06:00Birthdays1-13-71 on a snowy morning in Cookeville ...Birthdays<BR/><BR/>1-13-71 on a snowy morning in Cookeville Tennessee<BR/>I was awakened by my lovely bride around 1:03<BR/>She said “by the way, could we time my labor pains for a while?”<BR/>I said nothing, but threw my pants, shoes and her suitcase in a pile.<BR/><BR/>“Where are you going?” She inquired as calm as could be<BR/>I said, “Oh lets cruise around, there’s snow outside to see.”<BR/>So we piled into the Ford and drove around the town.<BR/>We chatted about the snow sites but with each gasp I frowned<BR/><BR/>We found ourselves gliding into the hospital parking lot<BR/>She said, “What are we doing here?” I said “I think I need a cot.”<BR/>She said, “Let’s just sit out here, it might be a false alarm.”<BR/>I said, “Oh, lets wait inside, the delivery rooms have such charm”<BR/><BR/>So we waddled in, one waddling more than the other<BR/>And in not too long a while, my wife became a mother.<BR/>The miracle of birth is so full of pain and wonder.<BR/>On 1-12-71 Teresa Griffin Brooks was my only dreamy ponder.<BR/><BR/>But suddenly, my love and devotion, reserved only for my bride<BR/>Was expanded to include Leigh Angela with equal precious pride.<BR/>How could this little person who on Tuesday I did not know<BR/>By Wednesday be the owner of my heart, mind and soul?<BR/><BR/>Now she’s 37 and still retains possession of my heart<BR/>She’s even brought to life two more owners, and are they smart!!<BR/>Life is full, enriched, contented, I guess you could say blessed.<BR/>This poem is done now, I think I’ll go and rest.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>Pop<BR/><BR/>PS Happy Birthdaycarlinbrookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331495863532634898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8445350960737026090.post-23052720572687881802008-01-11T15:46:00.000-06:002008-01-11T15:46:00.000-06:00Sorry to hear about that LAR! My head is itchy......Sorry to hear about that LAR! My head is itchy...just thinking about it.<BR/><BR/>On a brighter note. Happy, happy birthday, dear friend. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8445350960737026090.post-13942333808028029332008-01-11T15:05:00.000-06:002008-01-11T15:05:00.000-06:00Oh no!!! YIKES, but Happy Birthday!Oh no!!! YIKES, but Happy Birthday!~Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645676498521851358noreply@blogger.com