by Elsie Duggan

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Waiting For Daddy - Easel Musings - Week 11 - non - challenge

August 04, 2008 02:10 AM EDT (Updated: August 04, 2008 02:13 AM EDT)

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She's sitting there in her Sunday best

Waiting for her Dad

Ribbons on her socks and in her hair

Wonder why she looks so sad

Is it because he hasn't been here for awhile

Or is she just anxious for him to get home

Little girls have lots of reasons

Some just don't like to be alone

Or is she just a wee bit afraid

While waiting for her dad

Does he try to do something to her

That will make her feel real bad

And maybe she can't tell her Mommy

Because he said it is all right

But the thought of it makes her tummy

turn over and over in fright

I wish she had a smile on her face

And a happy look in her eyes

I wish she could be looking forward to

Seeing her Dad,, not looking ready to cry

Perhaps I am wrong how I see this

And she's patiently waiting for him

That is the way it should be

With her running into his arms with a grin

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Comments: 39

Elsie Duggan Aug 4, 2008, 2:15am EDT

I hope this doesn't offend or upset anyone, just the girl in the picture looked scared a bit to me, Just the prompt ,

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♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Aug 4, 2008, 2:27am EDT

that was awesome reading Elsie!

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Heather C. Aug 4, 2008, 4:05am EDT

Interesting poem. Great photo!

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Shelbia C. Aug 4, 2008, 4:09am EDT

I think you did just fine with it. My take on it would probably be that she got into trouble with mom who said Just wait til your daddy gets home and finds out what you have been up to.

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Heather W. Aug 4, 2008, 4:11am EDT

Great job

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William Dotani Aug 4, 2008, 4:44am EDT

Your poem has two paths of hope or horror. The thoughts you suggest creates these abstract mental images. Very nice flow.

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William Dotani Aug 4, 2008, 4:45am EDT

I'm rather tired. Have been doing ketchup all night and I type way too slow.

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Lisa Frost Aug 4, 2008, 5:20am EDT

Your poem reflects a truth in some . Nobody should fault that you noticed, whether or not anybody else sees it. Your voice is important too. Beautiful writing Elsie.

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Kathryn E. Aug 4, 2008, 5:25am EDT

Her pensive look leaves open a lot of possibilities. When I looked at her face, I did not see fear or sadness but I did see a very reflective girl, which leaves a lot to the imagination.

Your article is Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Wilhelmine Estabrook Aug 4, 2008, 7:37am EDT

Interesting take on the photo Elsie. My guess is that she can hear her brothers playing outside but her mother has just said: "Now you sit right there. I don't want you messing up that new dress. It took an hour to iron."

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Denise B. Aug 4, 2008, 7:38am EDT

wow. you say a lot with just a few words

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Sue * Aug 4, 2008, 9:10am EDT

Before I read this, I would have just thought of it as a darling little girl...you just never know. Well done.

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Fred Hose Aug 4, 2008, 10:03am EDT

Hi Elsie
I share with you your concern. Sometimes, one reads about these dreadful scenarios in the papers. I get such a feeling of revulsion when that happens.
She has thr right to jump up and run to her daddy and fell totally safe in his arms.

As a poem, Elsie, this was very well written. Must be one of your best. Well done.

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Wilma M. Aug 4, 2008, 10:18am EDT

Interesting what different people can see in a prompt.

Very thoughtful, Elsie. The sad part is everything you've described is very true for many children.

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Aug 4, 2008, 12:37pm EDT

Very interesting, I like your two takes on the photo and the poem is lovely.

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TK Rosevear Aug 4, 2008, 2:26pm EDT

A perspective more people need to see & feel Elsie, or things will never CHANGE...

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Aug 4, 2008, 3:00pm EDT

Lovely words to fullfill the emotions of this painting..well done, elsie

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Larry H. Aug 4, 2008, 5:59pm EDT

Thanks for sharing..

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Alison Pearce Aug 4, 2008, 7:03pm EDT

Just beautiful Elsie! I am so glad I read yours before writing mine, as I had the exact same idea, only in story form! I must have been reading your mind! LoL

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Steph-in-NE ..... Aug 4, 2008, 7:38pm EDT

miss elsie wonder work for us,, thanks for all you do, and I see beauty in this picture....

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Heidianna "Coriander" T. Aug 4, 2008, 9:32pm EDT

I like your take on the picture! I can totally see it. You never know what is going on inside the mind of a quiet child!

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necee t. Aug 5, 2008, 12:19am EDT

oh Elsie... this was excellent... i'm hoping for the best for this little girl...
she is sooo sweet... and nowadays, you can never tell...
Blessings... love you...

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Ruthe M. Aug 5, 2008, 12:32am EDT

This was a wonderful piece, Miss Elsie. We have so many ways to look at things. Sometimes we overlook what is right in front of our eyes. Fantastic poetry.

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Monica H. Aug 5, 2008, 1:09am EDT

Beautifully written poetry.

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lynn a. Aug 5, 2008, 2:23am EDT

So sad, Elsie, but necessary. ANd that's the way you saw it. We know these things happen. We know they are wrong. I don't know why we can't stop it for children who can not stop it for themselves.

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Pamela O. Aug 5, 2008, 1:12pm EDT

Wow, what an amazing interpretation. I like that you saw two sides to the picture. And had the courage to provide both. Well done :-)

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Marge H. Aug 5, 2008, 2:20pm EDT

Excellently written Elsie. Naturally we all hope that she is just a bit impatient to see her dad again but your other scenario could, unfortunately, be true too.

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Sheila Deeth Aug 6, 2008, 12:13am EDT

Beautifully written Elsie. And wise counsel to look into the eyes of a child.

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Bethany C. Aug 7, 2008, 12:26pm EDT

Wonderful poetry again! I didn't see that when I looked at the prompt, but then that is the horror of child abuse. Sometimes you can't see that a child has been abused even while looking right at them. Thank you for the reminder and I hope you won't mind if I put a link to this in the Baby James Prayer Chain Group. We don't relish talking about abuse. But we must.

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Jennifer aka Jenn B. Aug 7, 2008, 1:43pm EDT

I enjoyed this...

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Donald M. Aug 7, 2008, 2:16pm EDT

Great Elsie, isnt it sad what we start paying attention to when we get older. Just like all the parents that cant spat their children now and make them mind. You see them in the stores and malls and doctors offices. running and screaming and tearing everthing in sight up. You know at our age these kids are not abused. they do need a good old swatting. But pay attention to the ones that are perfectly still and quiet and afraid to move a muscle. You can pretty well guess that this is the child that is more than likely abused.

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Barbara B. Aug 7, 2008, 11:54pm EDT

I was seeing the same thing looking at that child Elsie.
I have seen it on many childrens faces through my years.
Very well written, when her Dad comes she welcomes him.

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sheila h. Aug 8, 2008, 4:03am EDT

you bring a valid perspective as life is not always gingerbread and roses..
every picture has more than one story and I applaud your courageous and well placed words..this is a winner in my opinion...
and so are you!

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