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" Thet Boy's a Bit Tetched"
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" Thet Boy's a Bit Tetched" |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Fer as tall tales go, this'un ain't thet far-fetched, as a lad people oft' kinda looked at me strange, and was heard many times that "thet boy's a bit tetched" at the school, or at church, or at our local grange. An' it weren't 'bout my looks nor the cut o' my jaw nor the way thet I laughed nor the look in my eye. What it was put them off wasn't nothin' they saw, ain't sure how t'explain but I'll give 'er a try. Well ya see them thar folks it appears they had heard I'd acquired a bit of a literary bent which is all well 'n good fer like spreadin' Gods word, which is 'bout just as far as their reasonin' went. Now I ain't one t' judge nor throw stones 'n the like, but it seems I was "tetched" fer as they was concerned, and the truth of it hit me as lightning will strike thet they thought I was "tetched" cuz a somthin' I'd learned. What thet was 'n I swear it's the Gods honest truth, set them lookin' at me like was nobody home, kinda rankles me more now I's long in the tooth, they done thought I was "tetched" cuz I likes t' write poems! Thet's my tale, yessiree, as I've said, ain't far-fetched, tell someone your a poet, they gon' think you is "tetched". |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now isn't that just the truth! Amazing the stigma that follows us folks for sure. Cute, and great timing for this site's anniversary. Carpe' Diem, |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Dr Moose, You ain't "tetched" - you jist are difrint. Sides, like I alwuys sait - who kent help but love them mooses! A |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
smilin'...cuz I don't know enuf big words to 'xpress jist how much I can relate to this (then agin, where I live, we're all related)  |
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viking_metal Senior Member
since 2007-02-02
Posts 1337In a Jeep, Minnesota. |
People often give me the same look... I don't exactly appear the type that enjoys the pen and paper. Great read, I liked the dialect, well done. -P Some people fall in love and touch the sky, some people fall in love and find quicksand. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I think we all are a bit 'tetched' at least that makes us unique enough to be different. I'm so pleased to be tetched with you. Please keep in tetch. Love the humour undertones in this. Eric |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I'm glad yer 'tetched' and a Pipster! |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Mysteria, Lol, thanks and thanks for the heads up on PIPs anniversary, actually this would not have been written if I hadn't seen serenitys' comment about how the general public often views poets. Doc Alison, Lol, I'll take "difrint". See ya back in class. Doc steavenr, Lol, you're not tryin' t'say some o' them family trees y'caint tell the roots from the branches r ya? Thanks. Doc viking, Thanks. Funny you should mention that , when I first saw your pic , that's what I thought. Doc ethome, Thanks, you may be on to something there. Doc Midnitesun, Why, thank you, so am I. Lol. Doc |
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TRACE2RYM Junior Member
since 2008-10-09
Posts 38 |
When I tell people I like poetry, they look at me like I am the one with the problem. If I mention that I have had a poem published, they ask if I made any money on it. I tell them I don't write for money, and I dont work for Halmark. I must be tetched. Fun write, well done. Tracy |
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viking_metal Senior Member
since 2007-02-02
Posts 1337In a Jeep, Minnesota. |
The shaved head and beard tend to throw people off, amongst other things. Some people fall in love and touch the sky, some people fall in love and find quicksand. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Well, at least all of us "tetched" people have found each other and can enjoy our affliction togather. Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Doctor, ifs bein' a poet means dat yer tetched, den you is one mighty good poet and is mighty tetched!  Lindylou |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Doc~ You give me *chuckles*~ See my post in Announcements and Links~  /pip/Forum3/HTML/004619.html We *POETS* are alive and well~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
TRACE2RYM, Thanks, I thought this might connect with a few people, and judging from the replies it appears I may have been right. Doc viking, Lol, thanks again. Doc Ida, How true, lol @ "affliction" Doc Lindylou, Thanks for saying so, I take pride in my "tetchedness". Doc Dear Marge, How wonderful, I had no idea just how mainstream our craft had become in certain circles. I'm sure, should you accept that invitation, you will do us all proud. Doc |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
vandana, Thanks, glad you liked. Doc |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Just call me a fan of "tetched" then! *S* (I just duck my head and mutter so folks just hear the word "write"... and wonder when they'll get a letter. *G*) Wonderful write! |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Yepper so true, so true. Say you write poetry and folks look at you like you are something from outer space. But! Of course it might be the Mickey Mouse ears I wear. Cute one Hugs BonBon  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Dr.Moose1 - being a poet is well, somewhat different I believe. But, it do keep them guessing... BC |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
suthern, Lol. Yep , a little camouflage goes a long way. Doc Bonnie, Lol, well it's not like the moose antlers don't stick out a little either, but people shouldn't be so quick to judge. Doc Bill Charles, Yes indeed, it is somewhat different when you consider yourself to be a poet, you are pretty much putting yourself out there for others to view. Perhaps some can relate, perhaps not. ( Oh God! I feel so naked!) Lol. Doc |
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