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ManOfWolves28
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0 posted 2007-01-11 12:08 PM



If I were twelve inches tall,
Would a spider's web break my fall?
Could I fly on a kite from morning to night?
If I were twelve inches tall,
I wouldn't likely feel small.
Only in a dream could I be twelve inches tall.
Would cats chase me?
What about dogs?
Who needs horse power when you can have cat power?
Makes me wonder about Cat Deisel Power.
If I were twelve inches tall,
I could sail across the swamp
And see giant frogs and go fishin' for minnows.
The front lawn could be a prarie.
Folks might call me a faery or a pixie.
No problems there I might say.
Bathing in a pocorn bowl might be fun.
My indoor pool could be a bath tub.
I'd live in a house made from clay, leaves and pine needles.
But only if I were twelve inches tall.

Just wanted to thank everyone for their comments on the previous poem titled Got Lost.

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1 posted 2007-01-11 12:20 PM


I really enjoyed this and have to say there are many days I feel 12 inches tall surrounded by all the wonders of nature.  Today I am in a frozen wonderland, just crying to be photographed and feeling much like your poem.

What a great outlook on life period to see things from another perspective.

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2 posted 2007-01-11 12:39 PM


Thanks. I wrote this because I feel this way alot. Seems Im one people have forgotten or betrayed for unknown resons. The advantages vs disadvantages of actually being twelve inches tall is a long list. So guess Im glad to be 6 feet.
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3 posted 2007-01-11 08:10 PM


Wonderful read.

:-)

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace."

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

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4 posted 2007-01-11 08:54 PM


If you were twelve inches tall..you would have to tapdance on the computer keys to type your poetry!
Good write.
hugs, Chris

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Carl Sandburg

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5 posted 2007-01-12 12:34 PM


And an expert player upon the Spinet....

....something about a 12-inch pianist.....

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6 posted 2007-01-12 12:48 PM


lol delightful read different by all means ~Bill
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7 posted 2007-01-12 09:02 AM


this is adorable!
ManOfWolves28
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8 posted 2007-01-13 02:29 PM


Didnt think this would be so interesting. So the trick must be letting my imagination get the best of me. Thanks for the comments.
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