Strawberry Juice



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love is a slice of something sweet
that dribbles down your chin
strawberry juice
sluicing onto pinafore white
as you held me on your lap
and smiled

brilliantine hair
in sunlight

your smile
etching lines of forever

eyes still see you
the lines, a road map
home



copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2015

For my Papa, without whom I would have been lost. Posted for Poets United



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  1. SusanJune 17, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    A road map and a sweet one at that--a wonderful definition for a father!

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  2. Sherry Blue SkyJune 17, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    "The lines a road map home." That says it perfectly..........the security of having a father who is your home in the world. Beautiful, Audrey.

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  3. Sanaa RizviJune 17, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Such a heartwarming piece Audrey! Beautifully penned :D

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  4. kaykualaJune 17, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    A natural road-map of a guide. It can be read easily by one who already has a relationship! Very true Audrey!

    Hank

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  5. rallentandaJune 17, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Your last lines are very moving...your lines ,a road map home. Lovely !

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  6. XJune 17, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    First, I love strawberries. And that makes for a cute scene upfront, being helf by him as you eat it. I also like the personal touch of the briliantine hair. Makes him easy to see.

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  7. Sumana RoyJune 17, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    love is all sweetness especially a father's who is "...a road map / home"...beautiful Audrey...

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  8. Old EggJune 17, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    "A road map home", the trust of a child with their father, how sweet your words were.

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  9. claireyloveJune 18, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Yes, love is dribble and sweet and that's why it's wonderful. Lovely tribute.

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  10. Jae RoseJune 18, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    Home is where the people who love you are...what a beautiful poem...

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  11. Gen Giggles June 18, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Great poem, love the simple memory you shared.

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  12. Eileen T O'Neill .....June 18, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Audrey,

    Love is knowing that look of love and familiarity in the face of a parent. The recognition of a shared heart..
    Eileen

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  13. Sunday Reflections or Stumbling Towards Happiness by Bill HollandJune 18, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    You know, what I know about poetry would fill a thimble, but I know I love yours, so that's all that counts, right? :)

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  14. PanchaliJune 18, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Awwwiii....I love this :-) So beautifully penned!!

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  15. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJune 18, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    Beautiful! Love makes for wonderful poetry. ;-)

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  16. AnonymousJune 18, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    the lines, a road map home.... just wonderful

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  17. RasmaSandraJune 19, 2015 at 2:35 AM

    A wonderful and delightful poem.

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  18. HannahJune 19, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    So rich in sensory details, Audrey. A beautiful write, indeed. :)

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  19. Wendy BourkeJune 19, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Wonderful homage to your Papa. A smile in the face of a juice mess - says it all. Lovely.

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  20. GraceJune 21, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    A road map home...I love this Audrey ~

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  21. GabriellaJune 25, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    I like that you chose to portray your dad through this very simple and intimate, yet very vivid scene, Audrey. It is a most beautiful homage.

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  22. ClaudiaJune 25, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    love and strawberry juice - there are def. parallels - what a beautiful tribute to your dad audrey...

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  23. girlJune 26, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    I love this.

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  24. BlogorattiJuly 3, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Really interesting read and lovely photo!

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