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Corinne
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0 posted 2000-08-04 09:35 PM



Caution!  Wet Tunnel Ahead!

Raining again, yes, you might even say
it was a dark and stormy night,
best be heeding the warning signs,
though you’ve been given the green light.

Stay focused on what lies ahead,
this road might throw you a curve,
for it leads to a darkened tunnel,
do be careful not to swerve!

It’s slippery, oh it’s quite wet,
from the rain, don’t you know?
It isn’t what you’re thinking,
do you think I’d stoop that low?

Then again, I COULD say,
I know this tunnel very well,
sometimes it can be tricky,
and it gets as hot as hell!

One thing I know for certain,
you’ll want to take it sure and slow,
it takes extra skill and caution,
just watch out for the tidal flow!

© 2000 Corinne Bailey



© Copyright 2000 Corinne - All Rights Reserved
Nan
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1 posted 2000-08-04 09:44 PM


OhMiGawd.... She's back for another round - trip.....
wayoutwalt
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2 posted 2000-08-05 10:28 PM


i found this way deep---um buried in the forums i loved it the first time go again will it please!!
Corinne
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3 posted 2000-08-06 08:52 PM


Thanks Nan and Walt!  Rather risque, I know, but I couldn't resist, needed to lighten up a bit.

Corinne

Wilfred Yeats
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4 posted 2000-08-06 09:53 PM


Still very much a 'newbie' here- - I did not realize - that poetry such as this (admittedly very witty- but also to my mind - very suggestive) could be posted in open forum - I must review my thinking  - of what I post where (keeping a close eye on wording of course) Did I say I liked it? most certainly I did!


Corinne
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5 posted 2000-08-07 09:39 AM


Thanks, Wilfred! Well, me thinks this one is real borderline as far as what's allowed, but hey!

Welcome to Passions!

Corinne

Parker
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6 posted 2000-08-07 08:22 PM


Well, I really liked this the first time, and now seeing that last comment I like it even better. I think it inspired me to write another poem, awhile back...  

Parker

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7 posted 2000-08-07 08:56 PM


Jeez, Corinne!! Ya made me go back in time to pull out my original reply  

So there I was at 2 a.m.
Just flying down the road.
I was moving way too fast
Due to my heavy load
But there was just one final curve
And I would be home free.
I had to get to Corinne's tunnel
Waiting there for me.
I knew that it was dangerous,
The opening was small
And my old rig was pretty large
And ran on alcohol
But I felt I could make it fit
With little room to spare
And so I sped to Corinne's tunnel
Waiting for me there.

I didn't see the caution lights
That gave off amber glares.
I didn't see the sign that read
"Closed down for repairs".
My Peterbilt had too much speed.
It had a head of steam
And, wildly, it crashed up against
The tunnel of Corinne's.

The doc says I will walk again -
My driveshaft was destroyed.
I only have fond memories
Of drives I once enjoyed.
So listen to me, truckers all,
These few wise words I speak....
Don't ever challenge Corinne's tunnel
On the wrong day of the week!!  

hoot_owl_rn
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8 posted 2000-08-07 09:26 PM


OMG.....ROFL....I remember this well along with dear Balladeers response  
Corinne
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9 posted 2000-08-07 10:17 PM


Hey Park, thanks!  Yes, I seem to recall a response poem, now what was that again?

Hey, Balladeer, I was hopin' you would dig that up, I think your response is better than my poem!

Thanks, Hoot_Owl_M!

Corinne

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