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Thanks for the Ride ... Passions
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Thanks for the Ride ... Passions |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London 
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Shooting Stars & Dog Slobber < !signature-->~~~ The walls have started to move again the elusive flicker ... just ... beyond my sight I can feel it ... I can almost see it There's something behind me ... shhhh ... don't look ... Dear God ... make it leave! ... what's that noise ... ... there it is again ... ..... ... it's back in the wall ... ... ok ... ... I can breathe ... ~ This is happening too often ... I need to get out get off this computer breathe fresh air and shout I'll go for a walk round the block with the dog It's quarter to three and the snows thick as fog ~ I lean back and get set as I open the gate the dog drags me through 'cause a sling shot won't wait My feet start to slide as we round the first curve Jump over two snow drifts and dragged through the third ~ A neighborhood cat steps out of the night "dear God hear my prayer get this cat out of sight " A meow and a bark drifting loud down the street The leash I grip tight as I'm pulled off my feet ~ Every dog within earshot joins in the howl and I'm dragged through a bush before I throw in the towel I lie there for ages heart pounding with fright I notice the snowflakes drift by out of sight ~ They dance and they swirl and they land on my nose My feet are so cold I can't wiggle my toes Just then the snow ceases the night sky opens bright The stars how they glitter my God what a sight ~ Big dipper ... Orion ... they're all in the sky Then up walks my dog sticks her tongue in my eye I spit and I sputter then get up on one knee As our neighborhood watch started laughing at me ~ They help me brush off chew the fat for a while We exchange a few laughs then head home with a smile The dog had her walk and I needed a rest Now the walls are dead still ...but ... ... the floor... ~~~ this is my last post thankyou all for your kind responses It's been an interesting ride Rex I'm not ugly! I'm just visually challenged! [This message has been edited by Rex Allen McCoy (edited 02-15-2000).] |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
ROFL!!!!!! Thanks for the laugh...very well done! I can just visualize the whole scene in my head.  Bobbycat =^..^=< !signature--> ~~Blessed Be!~~ [This message has been edited by bobbycat (edited 02-13-2000).] |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
thankyou bobbycat ... it doesn't look like this one is going to be very popular Rex |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
It only hurts when I'm not laughing |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
Hillarious! Sure needed that chuckle today! Sounds as if more of us need to "grasp" life as you have described here. Excellent story! |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
thankyou JF ... fifth time this went through the gauntlet and has managed to find two people with a sense of humour ... obviously there isn't much call for humour here ... people seem to prefer tears and love ... So I shall be moving on in my never ending search for a place where all can post poetry on even ground ... regardless of gender or state of mind ... ...cheers... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Rex Allen, Rex Allen, a spoon full of sugar does make the medicine go down! Miles of smiles from you...much thanks... |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
REX ALLEN McCOY....Bite your tongue!!!! This place loves humor... and don't think for a minute that you're not appreciated I'll take humor and lighthearted fun anytime. Have you read any of the Justins' work? or Dr Moose? wayoutwalt? Nurse Crachet? Munda?...I could go on and on...  Silly is my middle name... Nancy Silli-Ness... I absolutely LOVED this poem, btw... Make me laugh some more...PLEASE!!!  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 02-15-2000).] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Rex, Surely you JEST!? I enjoy your work, as I know others do. I very often don't get to respond to every post though...oh if only I could! Usually by the time I've come back around to Passions from my other responsibilities, all the posts have changed positions...I end up just huntin' and peckin' and tryin' to read as many as I can. But please don't EVER think your writing's not appreciated here, Rex. I'm not what you would consider a "core" member by any means, but I know what I enjoy, and I do enjoy your posts! I hope you'll reconsider and keep sharing your poetry with us, Rex. As Nan said, there are tons of funny minds here! (Well, maybe she didn't say exactly that, but you know...) (((hugs))) to you, Claire [This message has been edited by Meadowmuse (edited 02-15-2000).] |
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sweetcollege_girl Senior Member
since 1999-12-03
Posts 872just about where I want to be |
where ya goin Rex? you leaving the passions circle? well...wherever you are going...I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed having you here! stay cool Rex  ~~Lavada~~ |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Rex....I don't know about anyone else here. But this post had me running into the other room to get my wife and make her come in and read. I couldn't get it printed fast enough. I'm going to take it down the street to my neighbor..(She has 2-black labs that ALWAYS drag her around the block- 2 or 3 times a day sometimes.) I LOVED it. please don't quit posting. I just got here and I don't wanna miss a good humor writer's work. thanks and please reconsider. Chris |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Rex, my friend. Please reconsider. I do not get to open as much as I would like but I always look your work up when I have a chance to get here. I love your sense of humor and I would hate to have you leave us. You have my e-mail addy and if you post something I would like to know. Please e-mail me the link so I can read your poems. I moderate the teen forum and lately I have been taking some much needed me time. I have been away from the forums more often then I have been here. Please don't take your work else where my friend. I will miss reading you terribly. [This message has been edited by Marilyn (edited 02-15-2000).] |
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SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Rex~ every post you have put up has been read by me. Sometimes I just don't reply because I can't find in my mind what I want to say. I hope you change your mind and stay around a while. I do so enjoy your poetry. I happen to love fun poems.They shouldn't all be serious. Please re-think for us here who enjoy what you do! -SEA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I love this Rex!!! If it wasn't for the snow, I'd swear you've been walking through my neighborhood about 1 am every morning! LOL I'll admit I've been slacking lately (avoiding the Valentine's Day stuff if you want the truth *S*) and haven't read any of your work... But I love humor and this is delightful. I hope you stay... I'll be looking for your name now!! *S* |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Your poem was great for LOL and I can relate, not with the snow, but with the dog. Hope you hang out a little longer. I love to laugh. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
I found myself laughing...feels good.. HUGS Ouvrir mon coeur et âme |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
OH! It just hit me! This sounds like something Dave Barry would write, and coming form me, that's a really big compliment, b/c I absolutely LOVE Dave Barry!!!! LOL An occasional humorous poem here and there can break the monotony, ya' know...??? Bobbycat =^..^= ~~Blessed Be!~~ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This was FANTASTIC! What a laugh, and wow do we need this! I hope you don't leave! Please don't leave!!! STay....we always need humour! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Your humor is very much appreciated here, Rex! I look for your posts. I know they will always be delightful. I have been having on-going computer problems and can't always reply. I do so hope you reconsider leaving! PLEASE Denise |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Sorry everyone ... I am staying ... I should have deleted the message, but instead I posted a statement in a Post called 'Sorry ( first day with my new brain )' I plead temporary insanity. I can get caught up in others problems and it gets me down and out. The pond club activities are starting again for the year and being an executive member is taxing on my time. If I am gone for a week at a time ...please don't be alarmed You are all wonderful people and I thankyou all again for you kindness and understanding Rex |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Rex I just came across your post...DON'T SAY GOODBYE we love you...was a great laugh I liked it very much....Traciexxxx |
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