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First National Bank of Inspiration
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First National Bank of Inspiration |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
My poetic checks are bouncing! There are no funds in the bank I cannot borrow from anyone To refill my empty tank. So I went to the only place I know will loan me muse First National Bank of Inspiration Is the lender that I choose I drive up to the window And talk into the speaker The teller looks at my poems, Which rhymes are getting weaker I tell her that I’ve lost it I’ve spent my last notion I cannot write of mountains Of deserts, woods or ocean! She asked me ‘bout the last time I deposited any thought to Stretching my reflections As any poet ought to I confess that I still read, Perusing every written word To deposit into my account Each idea, sensible or absurd I feel I’ve overdrawn my muse Used the stockpile of imagination And now I’m bouncing poetry For lack of inspiration So all I ask Miss Teller, Is a loan or two from this bank I’d like to be prolific again And fill this awful blank. The teller turns to her boss Whispering words quite low Then answers through the speaker That a debt I certainly owe “You’re moderating a forum of perfect passionate poetry each poem contains some thoughtful inspiration you can get for free We recommend you read each verse Accrue mental stimulation For you have overdrawn your account At First National Bank of Inspiration" |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Oh Dear - well you finally got me laughing. I hope your happy, it felt good.  You're wonderful PdV. Don't ever change! This was great.Michael |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
PoetdeVine~ If you're overdrawn, then I'll gladly pay any NSF charges they send your way. I truly believe that you should try the ATM of my bank if you really want to cry ! Those banking folks of yours are 'cashing in' on this wonderful poem from your pen. This is the cutest 'rubber check' I've seen bouncing here all month ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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sonjes Senior Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 564North Carolina |
Ah, a smile on this dismal morning! Thank you, what a great way to start the day. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
My verbiage too is overdrawn ~ My Word-Bank's in the red. How do we put this in Re-Verse?, Refilling empty heads? Perhaps we can consort on this Vast negative amount ~ Between us we can make some cents We'll get a joint account! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Laughing all the way through. But I think your clever muse is still working Liz |
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Enola Member
since 2000-02-11
Posts 138England |
That was great, an inspiration! I feel the same way at the moment, hence the lack of new material. Also, thank you for the e-greeting! |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
A very clever poem, although, I never have this problem of inspiration, when I am lost for words I just take a long walk in the quite and peaceful atmosphere and breath deaply, if this doesn't work, I pear into the eyes of a loved one and let my pen do the work, hope you don't realy have a problem with finding words because your poetry is fabulous . And I want to read more, Liked it loads . With poetry as your weapon - express your iner feelings so all may carry your sorrow, united as one . |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you all! If my poem has done nothing more than make you all smile, it's a success. Actually I was chatting with Mistikman about lack of inspiration when this hit me..so I am not really read for this bank yet....but I try to keep my balance current just in case..  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is wonderful, PDV... and certainly succeeds in giving smiles!!! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
I'm going to ditto Suthern.. HUSG I dropped a tear in the ocean when it is found, I will stop loving you... |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
Excellent poem Ms. deVine I am glad that our little conversation had such fruitful results Inspiration failed to hit me a second time last night though Keep up da good work! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Please do tell me where I can find this bank.....certainly in need of it |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm in line behind Ruth..need some of that there inspiration...what a wonderful poem! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I do know what that's about. I think everyone shoots blanks at times. And those that enjoy writing are hit hard by the lack. It's good though that you have your humor, hang in. It all comes back. ~shadows dance by the light within~ |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Sharon this is marveless, and so thoughtful. I bet you can get a loan at any time at "Passions First Poetic Bank" The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Devine you'll never run out of funds! You always come up with something. And hey, you got Michael to laugh! And me too! Great work! <*\\\>< 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
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is wonderful Sharon! So delightful! I can certainly relate to this! Well done!! Denise |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
This definitely had me smilin', much in the way one of my favorite (nonsexual) Prince lyrics does: "I cashed a check; the bank bounced." I think the same thing happened here, poor bank. Thanks for sharing. Mike |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice. It seems you have about a million dollars worth of inspiration in the bank so you will be set for awhile. James |
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Nurse Crachet Member
since 1999-09-27
Posts 318They know where I am! |
This is excellent, I loved it from the first line to the end. |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
hang on PDV.....it is the winter doldrums... just the lull between seasons I think....a rest between beats in the music of life. Been there.......am there....done that... doing that. Robert [This message has been edited by RobertB (edited 03-04-2000).] |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Excellent PdV !!!! Big smiles here too .... |
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