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Dr.Moose1
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0 posted 2000-02-19 11:31 AM


By measured degrees we say what we please
From beginning to well rehearsed end
We correctly surmise that to do otherwise
May offend those that we would call friends

Though once in a while we miss by a mile
And out slips something we shouldn't repeat
That's when if by design we remember the line
Open mouth please insert feet

The bigger the gaffe the more we can laugh
When the fur has ceased flying around
For if friendship is true what I may say to you
Might cause me to fall on the ground

When taking a stand I may talk with my hands
Some might say I get carried away
And they just might be right for though they fit tight
I've got both in there 'bout every day !


[This message has been edited by Dr.Moose1 (edited 02-19-2000).]

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Saxoness
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1 posted 2000-02-19 11:34 AM


This certainly brought a smile to my face this dreary morning!

 "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone
I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me."

-Charles Brugnot


Denise
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2 posted 2000-02-19 01:41 PM


I, too, suffer from 'foot in mouth disorder'! It does make swallowing a bit difficult! This is delightful, Dr. Moose!  

Denise

Nan
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3 posted 2000-02-19 01:43 PM


I didn't know that Meese... (pl of Moose) were so wise....
Meadowmuse
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4 posted 2000-02-19 01:51 PM


Enjoyed the tongue~(and everything else)~in~cheek whimsy in this piece.
Lady in Red
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5 posted 2000-02-19 02:09 PM


Oh my goodness Doc., I find it very hard to put both my feet in my mouth !
Is this a new therapy ?

[This message has been edited by Lady in Red (edited 02-19-2000).]

JamesMichael
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6 posted 2000-02-19 02:13 PM


Very wise words.  I think sometimes we are not considerate enought of how are words and our actions affect others around us.  James
Dr.Moose1
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7 posted 2000-02-19 04:32 PM


Saxoness,
Always glad to oblige.
d.
Well at least you've only got two , sometimes I really screw up and get all four in there !
Nan,
We're not , we just fake it!
meadowmuse,
glad you enjoyed
lady in red,
Not a new one , I've been doing it since I learned to talk .
James,
Well at least some of us try

Lost Dreamer
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8 posted 2000-02-19 05:05 PM


I can relate to this except sometimes I feel two feet just are not enough for some blounders.

I loved this, you have a marvelous
talent for writing catchy poems.

Munda
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9 posted 2000-02-20 11:27 AM


Over here in the Lowlands, we usually bite our tongue. I think your way is a lot less painful. I shall try that from now on  
Wise words though !

CMGrimm
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10 posted 2000-02-20 01:13 PM


hmmm...mmm.mmmmmm...mmmmmm...mmmmm....mmmmm.
mmmm....mmmmm....mmm.

(Translated)
"I find it very difficult sometimes to talk from Adidas getting in the way of my tongue)


Enjoyed the laugh

Chris

 Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON.

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