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Justin Thyme
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since 1999-09-13
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0 posted 1999-09-30 05:19 PM


It's About Thyme

Perplexed when mother called me to the door
and looked with scowl and doubt at my small hands,
then asked if I had washed them, or once more,
had failed to use the soap and rinse the sands.

When I looked at her and saw her glaring eyes,
then back out to the sandbox where toys sank,
I quickly, in my little mind summ'ized,
that if my hands weren't washed, then I'd get spanked.

My dinner had been ready for some Thyme.
And Mama had already called me in.
And yet I stayed and played as though sublime,
and that's when I remember my first sin.

I lied, Yes Mama, I have washed my hands.
She looked and smiled and I felt I had hope.
I was so happy she did understand,
and scurried to the sink to find some soap.

The kitchen had a smell of apple pie
and Mama, she was standing at the sink.
And so I ran right upstairs to keep the lie
and passing by her, she gave me a wink.

So dinner had avoided reprimands
'til Mama gave my Papa a high sign,
and Papa asked if I had washed my hands.
I nodded, then he shouted, "It's 'bout Thyme!"

© Copyright 1999 Justin Thyme - All Rights Reserved
Marilyn
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since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621
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1 posted 1999-09-30 05:25 PM


My hats off to you Mr. Thyme. You just keep 'em comming.
Denise
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2 posted 1999-09-30 09:32 PM


Very cute!

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Denise

johnt300
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since 1999-09-12
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3 posted 1999-10-01 07:02 AM


Very vivid! Nice one.
Tyson

Sally S.
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since 1999-06-07
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4 posted 1999-10-01 08:49 AM


Awwwww.....
I love those memories...and I have quite a few that are VERY similar. Nice work.

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"To waken doubt in one
Holding so fast by thine infinity;
So surely anchored on
The steadfast rock of immortality." ...Emily Bronte, "Last Lines"

Nurse Crachet
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since 1999-09-27
Posts 318
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5 posted 1999-10-02 04:53 PM


Justin, I have to say you are writing some good stuff here, even though you have me wondering where you got the laptop. You all are gonna have me obsessed in no time at all.
Pepper
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since 1999-08-19
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6 posted 1999-10-02 05:07 PM


too cute.......

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May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22
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Illinois
7 posted 1999-11-01 06:28 PM


It's about Thyme. hahaha I thought the poor lad was gonna get it. Cute one!
Watcher666
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since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606

8 posted 1999-11-01 06:31 PM


Cute!

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Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you.

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