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When the family gathered at my mother and father's house on Sunday afternoons, all the grandchildren and their friends begged my father to mimic the sound of a crying baby. This short poem is a tribute to my father's ability to make children laugh.
From my memoir River of Memories: An Appalachian Boyhood * * * * * Cry Like a Baby If I surveyed just all the kids Who remember Papaw Jack, They'd conjure memories in their heads And no doubt want him back. They'd ponder this and ponder that; Perhaps, perchance, just maybe They'd hear their papaw in their thoughts-- Him cryin' like a baby. * * * * *

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Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on October 31, 2016

PAPAW JACK WAS REAL AND KNEW THAT 'TEARS' TOOK NOTHING AWAY FROM THE IMAGE OF A REAL MAN, BUT RATHER FOSTERED IT. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by William Heffner

Reviewed on February 24, 2008

God Bless Papaw, thanks for sharing your talents and his memory, well done.

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on February 11, 2005

A very interesting write here and sounds like this is a really good book.

Reviewed by Dave Harm

Reviewed on February 11, 2005

There is also something sweet and innocent that children remember about their grandparents. This poem, keeps the memories alive for future generations...

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 11, 2005

this is adorable! such a charming write; thanks for sharing!

(((HUGS))) and love, your tx. friend, karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Donna Quesinberry

Reviewed on February 11, 2005

david,

great voice.

thanks,
d.

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