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Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

0 posted 2002-12-03 02:10 PM

I've been married a thousand years,
I've got diapers on the line,
The stove's in need of cleanin'
But I just can't find the time.
There's a roast in the oven
And a pie on the sill,
As I look out the window
I see my hubby Bill.
His face is unshaven,
His beer belly's hangin' low,
He seems so much older,
Than just a while ago.

I took my apron off,
And headed for the south,
With the wind in my hair,
Gonna find myself,
Care for no one else
--Gonna get me my share!

I found a job in Alabama,
At Emmy Sue's cafe,
I put my apron on again
And slung hash night and day.
Servin' truckers pancakes,
Burgers, fries and ham,
A pinch on my bottom
And a "Thank ya kindly, Ma'am!"
I was workin' harder
But I was on the skids,
My life had no meanin'
Without Bill and the kids.

After pacing back and forth,
I headed back up north
With the wind in my hair,
Back to my family,
Who really needed me
And who really did care.

Now I am back home again
With diapers on the line,
The stove has been cleaned
'Cause my Bill has found the time.
We all work together,
And share the household chores,
No one's taken for granted
By no one anymore.
Now we're a family
And we all share in the load,
We share in the joys as well
As we travel down life's road.

I put my apron on again
'Cause home's where I belong,
Back with my family,
Who show they care for me,
I no longer feel tied down.
No need for movin' on,
We now all get along
And I'm where I wanna be!

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-04-2002 09:54 AM).]

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

1 posted 2002-12-03 02:13 PM

Honey, put that apron back on, come back down to Alabama, I'll give ya a big huge tip, take ya home, cook your pies and serve ya hand and foot, and love ya like ya never been loved before, forever more....great write young lady, I loved it...

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

2 posted 2002-12-03 02:14 PM

Wonderful Linda, just wonderful. Now if we could just get the maid to come in and do all those chores wouldn't life really be grand.

Huggles, 'M'

Salty
Senior Member

since 2002-11-23

Posts 669
Texas

3 posted 2002-12-03 02:14 PM

Oh Yeah!!! THis works and lives you with a smile.
~Salty

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2002-12-03 02:33 PM

Toe ~

With an invitation like that, to hell with Bill and the kids! Who needs them! LOL

Glad you enjoyed my song and my active imagination! I enjoyed yours as well! tehe

~ The woman who is/was/will be, the recipient of all your charms is one lucky woman!

EA

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

5 posted 2002-12-03 02:38 PM

Marti ~

I actually did have a maid for a while, but I was working so hard at cleaning the house before she came, I realized I was literally throwing good money down the drain by keeping her on!

I am also one to wash and curl my hair before I go to the beauty salon, and I doll myself up before a makeover!

~ Morning hugs!
Linda

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2002-12-03 02:42 PM

Salty ~

Your name intrigues me! Do you live by the sea, or are you the salt of the earth, or do you like salty foods, or are you one of the spices of life? Whatever the reason for it, your name makes me smile as did your reply! Thank you!

EA

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-03-2002 03:10 PM).]

Robert Adamson
Member

since 2002-10-21

Posts 328
PA/USA

7 posted 2002-12-03 03:05 PM

I still think you are writing about the glitter of heaven and pampering the stars. Thank you.

etoodog

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

8 posted 2002-12-03 03:46 PM

Well if you didn't mind getting your bottom pinched and miss it at all I'll leave my number. lol Love the poem great storytelling!

Auguste

Member Elite

since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

9 posted 2002-12-03 04:21 PM

Both smiles and wisdom in this one, Linda. Sounds a lot like real life.

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

10 posted 2002-12-03 04:47 PM

Robert  ~

You are one who sees the light, aren't you. Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful reply.
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raph  ~

Well, now ya've got me ta thinkin' an' reassessin' me situation!--ya don't pinch too hard, do ya?--'cause I bruise like a peach! tehe
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Auguste  ~

Thank you! And there is a moral to this story!
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~ May you all receive, as well as show, appreciation in your lives.

EA

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suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

11 posted 2002-12-03 05:00 PM

I liked this very much, EA. *G*

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

12 posted 2002-12-03 05:09 PM

Suthern ~

Greetings and felicitations, Ms. Belle of the South! It pleases me greatly that you
enjoyed my little slice of life!

~ May you forever be treated with love, kindness, and respect!

EA

zenny
Member

since 2002-11-24

Posts 371
Belgium

13 posted 2002-12-03 05:20 PM

i really enjoyed reading your write EA

there is no place like home

The greatest thing u'll ever learn
is just to love
and be loved
in return

*hugs* Kelly.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

14 posted 2002-12-03 05:28 PM

Zenny ~ I agree! "There's no place like home! There's no place like home!"... I'm beginning to feel like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz! lol

~ As they say, "Home is where your heart is!"

EA

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

15 posted 2002-12-03 05:49 PM

And my heart, is anywhere you are...

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

16 posted 2002-12-03 06:12 PM

Toe, your words touched me....May our cyberspace hearts continue to beat as one....until the moderators tear them assunder. tehe

EA

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Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

17 posted 2002-12-03 08:31 PM

Linda

A wonderful story about home and the heart. I enjoyed it very much.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

18 posted 2002-12-03 08:34 PM

(big hugggssssssss) Yay!!! Oh Linda, I love this, sweet friend, no one is perfect and sometimes family life is not easy but home is where the heart is and know your whole family always loves you so very much! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is lovely, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

WinterWren
Senior Member

since 2002-12-01

Posts 1044
...Coming to

19 posted 2002-12-03 11:47 PM

I outta write something like that, just look all the fellas your getting wantin to pinch your bottom! But seriously that was a very good poem and showed well the importance of a good well balanced family life!

WinterWren
"I want you to believe in life. Will you find out who you are too late, to change? -Dishwalla-

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

20 posted 2002-12-04 01:58 AM

Linda, I really like the moral to this story.
Lots of folks don't realize what they have until they don't
have it anymore. Some aren't as lucky as Bill's wife was......
Sometimes they can't go back.
Thanks for sharing. this was a delight.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

21 posted 2002-12-04 03:52 AM

home is definately good...good write!

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

22 posted 2002-12-04 10:11 AM

Martie  ~

Thank you!  I enjoyed your kind words!
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Noah  ~

Such thoughtful comments!--much appreciated!
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WinterWren  ~

'Tis your season, dear Winter! tehe---What a cute pseudonym!
I got a chuckle out of your reply! Thanx!
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Ethel  ~

Yeppers! That's the moral of the story! And I have been enjoying reading about your own personal love story with Gary!
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passing shadows  ~

"Good" reply! Thanx!
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I appreciate you all taking the time to read my poem and make such thoughtful replies.

~ May your lives be everything that you could possibly dream them to be!

Linda

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