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effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity

0 posted 2008-02-14 04:37 PM

I wanted to write you both a Valentine
But I didn’t know where to start
So I thought what I would do
Is get a Tattoo
Of a Big Red pulsing Heart

I decided to have your names
Etched in flames
With swallows circling overhead
But when I sat in the Chair
And they began to shave off the hair

I collapsed on the floor instead ...

"Ignorance is the Enemy...."

[This message has been edited by effjayel (02-15-2008 07:39 AM).]

Robert E. Jordan
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1 posted 2008-02-14 04:55 PM

John,

Very nice work.

Bobby

Margherita
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2 posted 2008-02-14 05:00 PM

thank you for the smiles!

simon
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since 2008-01-14

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3 posted 2008-02-14 05:08 PM

My friend (it's not me honest!) has half a tatoo on his shoulder. He says it hurt far too much to hang around.

effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity

4 posted 2008-02-14 05:18 PM

Bobby, Thanks for the vote... very similar name to the guardian of our “ Felix” any connection or purely coincidence? If it is the latter, then may I be the first to give you a warm welcome to the Pip family......

Margherita

So pleased to make you smile but I must admit to being less than happy with this one. It was ‘cobbled’ together in the last 15 minutes in an attempt to cheer myself up. I did want to write something romantic / happy but was unable to locate the necessary spark...

Si, I’m sure you can still get the tattoos in the bubble gum that you have to spit on ! LOL....are you sure it’s not you??

"Ignorance is the Enemy...."

Robert E. Jordan
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5 posted 2008-02-14 05:33 PM

John,

I'm the same Bobby Jordan. I had trouble when my ISP went down for a time.

Thanks for the welcome back.

Bobby

effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity

6 posted 2008-02-14 05:38 PM

No Probs Bobby, hope Felix & Co were not sitting on the ISP when it went down!!

John

"Ignorance is the Enemy...."

Toerag
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7 posted 2008-02-14 05:55 PM

unlike most love...tatoos are forever...

TomMark
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8 posted 2008-02-14 06:18 PM

A heart untouched bumped faster
A lip unkissed was redder
because today, the Valentine time
I simply had a fever.
I don't want to share the love bug
but it strives out its desire.

I am having a flu
Cough, cough, cough

have a happy Valentine, dear John!!!
If this does not bring my temperature down, hope it can bring your mood up.

effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity

9 posted 2008-02-14 06:25 PM

Tom

You always bring my mood up & make me smile (Smiling now!) sorry you got the 'flu, it must be the foggy weather you are having right now....stay in bed & get better soon my friend.

John

"Ignorance is the Enemy...."

TomMark
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10 posted 2008-02-14 06:46 PM

Dear John, thank you very much. You know, it is the thought that counts.... You are so right

In reality, it does not work this way, dear John.

I just dragged myself out to pick up my "GPS"s from school and I have to prepare dinner. And I have to practice for tomorrow evening's performance in church..The old Sarah.

While the thought is sitting on the couch predicting the election

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28

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11 posted 2008-02-14 07:09 PM

Good one John, it gave me quite a smile.

Lindsay

Marchmadness
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12 posted 2008-02-15 01:03 AM

Love poems that make me smile.
Ida

effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity

13 posted 2008-02-15 07:44 AM

Lindsay & March, counting Margherita ( & myself after Tom's reply) that makes 4 smiles generated by this and to think I was not going to put it up.Thanks for the grins !

Toe, that is so true...

Tom, Hope you are feeling better today & all goe's well at church tonight...

John

"Ignorance is the Enemy...."

passing shadows
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14 posted 2008-02-15 09:17 AM

thanks for the laugh today

effjayel
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15 posted 2008-02-15 09:40 AM

PS. The pleasure is all mine, really ! As I said, I was not going to post it as I did not think it was up to the mark...I am pleased to have made a few folk smile with it.
Thanks again

John

Marge Tindal

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16 posted 2008-02-15 09:48 AM

John~
Like the poem ... and greatly enjoy seeing your picture~
And that young lady is no doubt the charming girl of your love poetry~

Have a lovely~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

effjayel
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17 posted 2008-02-15 10:08 AM

Thanks Marge, it is always a joy to have a comment from you. And yes, that is my little princess...

Thank You

John

TomMark
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18 posted 2008-02-15 01:00 PM

Dear John, when I wrote to you, I indeed had a fever. And later came back to read again very briefly, I thought I saw your picture. at 39C I thought I had a illusion.
You indeed post your picture ...with your lovely daughter. How warm to see that!!!! and YOu are very handsome man. Why Oscar made people named John or Jack quite plain?

Have a wonderful day.

effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity

19 posted 2008-02-15 01:12 PM

Thanks Tom......Where do I send the check again, or you prefer Western Union??

PS, you think that is an adoring look on Her face?

Nope, I'm stood on Her foot....

TomMark
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20 posted 2008-02-15 02:03 PM

How interesting that it was in my mind that I would have made a comment on how this little girl adored his father. I loved her genuine expression. But under 38.5C I forgot. Now I am quite disappointed at knowing the truth.

effjayel
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21 posted 2008-02-15 02:24 PM

Tom, I was only joking, that truly is the look of love in her eyes & I am so lucky that she feels as strongly for me as I do for her....I guess it is because I was the main one who raised her from the day I held her in my arms for the first time until she started nursery. She is at the moment taking one of the lead roles in the church pantomine & is by all accounts getting rave reviews.I get to go & see for myself tomorrow,,,,

TomMark
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22 posted 2008-02-16 12:15 PM

I am so glad to read a loving father's heart. You are a wonderful father, John. I myself have a great father too. He spoiled me in many ways.

No doubt,Little Rhiannon is one of the luckiest child.
-----
Little girl Rhiannon
Little elegant lady
Put on your prettiest spring dress
The one with a huge butterfly at back
That Mommy has tied it neatly
for many many  years with her heart
And laced around with snow flakes

And wear your beautiful  straw hat
The one with little rose buds
In pink along the edge
The long satin ribbons  fly
In Daddy’ smile.

Go out, dear little girl
To climb a tree
To listen to your Daddy’s scream
And stroll through a mud pond
To watch mommy’s tear dropping down.

Then you know how much they love you.
They always want you to be as clean as a pearl
And back to the form shell
To be nurtured
In the greatest tenderness.

I'll try to edit it to make it rhyme.

effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity

23 posted 2008-02-16 09:09 AM

Tom, Thank you very much. You are a dear man & have decided to make you my bestest cyber pal if you don’t mind? Your comments are always a delight to read & I have a strong feeling of friendship between us.

I love the poem you did for Rhiannon & would love to see the finished version..... I will pick it up at Denny’s on Sunset in May, Ok??

Take care & I hope you have recovered from the ‘flu...

Your Friend

John

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2008-02-16 11:24 AM

That was downright precious!!!! My smile is sooo big ~ that it hurts!

Here is a belated

for you, for Valentine's Day! I can well-imagine how special your wife and daughter must have found this piece of your heart ~ and humour! lol

Linda

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25 posted 2008-02-16 08:10 PM

your thoughts are beautiful....

as well as ideas for icons to match!

You know you're in love, when you can't fall asleep,because reality is finally better than your dream~Dr.Seuss

iliana
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26 posted 2008-02-17 12:41 PM

LOL......very cute Valentine.....hope it was a good day for you!

effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity

27 posted 2008-02-18 02:04 PM

Linda

Thank you for the smiley heart, now you got me back ‘cos my smile is hurtin’ too ! Rhiannon loved the ditty, as for my wife.... Her comment would need to be posted in the Mature section !!

ARH

Icon relate to that.....

Iliana,

Yes, it was my Daughter got nominated as Citizen of the year, I was so proud I thought my chest would burst !

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