CJ's Writer Thoughts: Barking Spiders Book 2

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Friday, May 23, 2014

Daddy's Boots

Daddy's Boots

Daddy left his boots for me

and here I have to stay,

'cause daddy is a soldier.

I'm in charge while he's away.

In daddy's boots, I can pretend

that now I am the man

who does the things that daddy does

as only daddy can.

I help with little brother,

I help with folding clothes,

I help to set the table,

and I hope daddy knows

that every day I wear his boots

so I'll feel close to him

and I try and keep mom happy,

till he comes home again.

I know that he's protecting us,

that's what soldiers do,

but his boots are way too big for me,

and my job being him is, too.

When is daddy coming home?

I miss him all the time.

Mom said daddy's proud of me

... and his boots fit me just fine.

[From CJ's Book, Barking Spiders 2]

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“A writer soon learns that easy to read is hard to write.” ~CJ Heck

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Notes and Comments ...

"CJ, You fly everyone away on daydreams and wishes, boo-boos and bats, frog legs and monkeys, and old circus clowns. I can't think of a single children's poet(and I've read a few) that has the ability to marry the children's poem with a life's lesson like you do and keep it fun. You need to go on Oprah. Yes, my dear, CJ, you fly." ~Rusty Daily

"You are such a natural and spontaneous writer, who freely gives of her soul to her readers. You never fail to amuse and entertain with your brilliant and witty writes. You have a razor sharp mind and acute awareness of what makes people tick, or tock." ~ Peter Paton

"CJ, You are every primary teachers dream come true. I have found that rhyming words are important for six year olds when learning to spell and read. I love your poetry! You never cease to amaze me." ~Joyce Bowling

"CJ is predominately viewed as a writer of works for children, but CJ now carries over her approach to more adult themes. In doing so, she presents a profound world that is deeply sad, incredibly humorous and sometimes intimate." ~Joseph Daly

"I have known C.J. Heck as an very talented author for well over a year now. Her words are enlightening and charismatic to people of all ages. It has been a privilege and honor knowing her and reading her prolific pen. I highly recommend her work to all." ~Janet Caldwell (COO Inner Child Press)

"CJ's writing ability is a testament to talent and passion. Her ability to craft words into emotion and movement is remarkable." ~Lexy Page (Owner/Freelance Photographer at GA Page Photography)

"CJ is a writer that comes through as a great communicator but you also have a strong feeling of friendship with her and her pen. She touches your heart in special ways. She makes you feel like you have lived this story." ~James McCraney (Owner, James McCraney Financial, LLC)