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Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London

0 posted 2000-01-31 03:14 AM



Nothing
~~~~~~~~~

Been sitting here about an hour
and decided to write about
‘nothing’
It’s what the kid’s do in school all day
when asked they just reply
“nothing”

Nothing has a nasty habit
of blocking all the news
the answer that we seldom seek
is often the one we use

What’s with you I ask my wife
she sneers at me and say’s
“nothing”
What’s all this bickering I ask the kids
the answer I most often get...
“nothing”

The family phone is made of gold
it’s used more than TV
I had to add a second line
with hopes it was for me

My nine year old ties up a line
I ask what’s so important
“nothing”
“Oh...what’s under your boyfriends hair” I snicker
“get a life dad”
sure beats
“nothing”

There’s still one place to chew the fat
I head for the barber shop
Clayton’s on top of all the news
and I need a little off the top

“What’s new with you” he smiles
and says “it’s been a while”
then I reply
“nothing”
~~~~~~~~~


© Copyright 2000 Rex Allen McCoy - All Rights Reserved
Elizabeth Santos
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1 posted 2000-01-31 04:36 AM


I got a chuckle out of this.
Enjoyed reading
Liz

Marge Tindal
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2 posted 2000-01-31 07:24 AM


Rex-
Cute. I, too got a kick out of it.

Now I'll be aware everytime someone
uses that phrase with me.
GEE THANKS !
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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RobertB
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3 posted 2000-01-31 07:48 AM


see Rex...they appreciate humor here....


Glad you made it!!

Robert

Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London
4 posted 2000-01-31 09:53 AM


Thankyou Liz and Marge
and... Yes Robert... You were right...
This is a Wonderful Friendly Place.

Rex

hoot_owl_rn
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5 posted 2000-01-31 10:03 AM


Hey...that rates right up there with nobody who does everything in my household  
mariee66
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Recess, OfYourMind
6 posted 2000-01-31 10:53 AM


That was most amusing, Rex~
And so true~
Thank you~

Marie~

dovesongs
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since 2000-01-29
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7 posted 2000-01-31 10:54 AM


Oh, such truth in this cute, funny poem.  Ranks right up there with I don't know.
Very humorous.  Love it, I say with a smile on my face.

 

Marilyn
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8 posted 2000-01-31 03:24 PM


This was great Rex. Brightenened up my day, just what I needed. I hear that response in my household all the time as well.  
Denise
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9 posted 2000-01-31 10:46 PM


There's an awful lot of 'nothing' going on everywhere, huh?! This is great, Rex! I really enjoyed this very much!  
Denise

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10 posted 2000-02-01 12:23 PM


How true, how very true.  You did a great job! (for writing "Nothing")
Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London
11 posted 2000-02-01 12:28 PM


I have to just sit here and shake my head
You people are so nice ...
I just keep rereading your responses and
shaking my head ...

SEA
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with you
12 posted 2000-02-01 12:29 PM


Rex, amazing......and here I thought "nothing" only lived at my house.....along with "not me" and "I don't know"    Great poem. -SEA
Meadowmuse
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13 posted 2000-02-01 12:32 PM


This is great, Rex. Reminds me of that silly "Nuttin', Honey" advertisement from a few years ago. Thanks for the grin  

Claire

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14 posted 2009-05-13 02:05 PM


i dont remember having a boyfriend when i was 9 :P

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