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'Baby Bear'

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This lovely memory, I’d like to share.

It’s about a note from my ‘Baby Bear’

I saw it again today, first time in years.

And on reading it, I shed a few tears.

Just a short note, only the seven lines.

It brought back all those magical times.

Days of bike rides, and of non-stop fun.

Never a wasted day, under rain or sun.

The last line of her note made me cry.

It’s just so beautiful, the reason why.

‘Every day of my life’ I will love you too.

And I will never stop being here for you.

‘Baby Bear’ is my daughter, I love her so.

Baby Bear, where did all those years go?


Your Daddy Bear forever
xxx

◄ Guo Nian (Chinese New Year 2025)

T.REX ►

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Mike Bartram

Fri 7th Feb 2025 09:40

Thanks so much...2 Grandchildren now by Rachel's older sister (both adorable!!) I am very lucky!

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Dawn

Wed 5th Feb 2025 13:22

beautiful

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 4th Feb 2025 17:29

Beautiful and tender, Mike. Loved it.

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John Coopey

Tue 4th Feb 2025 15:47

Wonderful, Mike.

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Graham Sherwood

Tue 4th Feb 2025 14:44

Mike, I should warn you now..........you wait until the grandchildren come along!!!

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Mike Bartram

Tue 4th Feb 2025 14:37

Thank you very much for reading and the lovely comment.

Holden Moncrieff

Mon 3rd Feb 2025 17:40

A very sweet, heartfelt poem and memory, Mike! 💕

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