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Kethry
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Victoria Australia

0 posted 2000-09-04 07:58 AM


I sometimes read advertisements
to keep from getting bored
they all offer, blandishments
so that interest is ensured

Once I read instructions on
my new pram, that was my pride
it said do not fold this up
while the baby is inside.

The other night while washing
my  hair, before my bed
I noticed that the label said
for hair, disint'rested

So I said unto my hair,
said I
do you not care,
don't make me cry
my hair it did not answer,
so I guess it must be true
my hair must be disint'rested
but it could be deaf, dumb too

The remedy in my hand
ready now to pour
that would  make my hair stand up
would make it shout encore.

Then I reached for the conditioner
and got a shock, quite rude
for I could only use it on
some hair with attitude.



"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

© Copyright 2000 Lynne Dale - All Rights Reserved
Sudhir Iyer
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1 posted 2000-09-04 08:21 AM


This is so FUNTASTIC...

regards O Kethry,
sudhir

catalinamoon
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2 posted 2000-09-04 08:25 AM


Kethry, that put a smile on my face for the rest of the day.. Now let me go search for that hair with attitude.
Sandra

Kethry
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3 posted 2000-09-04 08:30 AM


Thanks Sudhir. As always Fun when you say it is.

Thanks Sandra my shampoo and conditioner really did say that. I just made up the poem around it.

HUGS
Kethry


"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

Nan
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4 posted 2000-09-04 10:21 AM


Talk about having conversations with yourself..

So...did your hair thank you??.. or cop an attitude???

doreen peri
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5 posted 2000-09-04 10:35 AM


LOL!
I remember the baby stroller that said "don't fold with baby inside"... hehe... i had one, too! This poem is really cute... very funny... disinterested hair... hehe... can't stop laughing... good job, Kethry! I enjoyed this very much...
just a side note.. i always say, shampoo shampoo shampoo... no matter what your hair thinks about it!

Poet deVine
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6 posted 2000-09-04 11:00 AM


LOL...cute..wash, rinse repeat!  
Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song
7 posted 2000-09-04 02:17 PM


ROFL-I have images of your disheartened look as you are ready to uset the conditioner.  Gotta love THAT shower scene.
Paula Finn
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missouri
8 posted 2000-09-04 02:28 PM


Keth...hehehe...this is too funny...hehe...I think I need to read the labels more...but then I'd probably drown in the shower laughing...
LM
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9 posted 2000-09-04 03:32 PM


Hehe... that was cute  
Kethry
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10 posted 2000-09-04 04:22 PM


Nan.Thanks, I often have conversations with myself. It's when they start to leak out, I worry. Thanks for the stimulating challenge, I think I may have sneaked in two given the time differential an all.

Doreen, Thanks.

PDV. Always like your work so the compliment is appreciated.

Mark. Glad I made you smile.

Paula. See I told you have an Aussie humor. And I nearly did drown when I read the labels, know I swallowed at least 7 litres of water or at least it felt like that much.

LM. Nice? Nice! NICE! Hmmmph.

Be well
Kethry


"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

Sunnyone
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11 posted 2000-09-04 06:01 PM



  Hi Kethry...
              This is marvelous!!!!  I don't know how you do it, but keep doing it!!!
           Great Job, my friend!!  


Today is a gift....
That is why they call it
'the Present'!



Kethry
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12 posted 2000-09-05 04:21 AM


Sunny1
Thanks, coming from such a master of riposte as you, it's high praise indeed.
Be well
Kethry


"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

Dee
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13 posted 2000-09-05 07:23 AM


Kethry, at least being in Queensland I don't have to worry about reading labels.
Great poem, keep em commin'!
Dee

Kethry
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14 posted 2000-09-05 07:28 AM


*Laughs* Dee anyone would think I called you a redneck. Thanks for your comment.
Kethry


"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

Steve B
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15 posted 2000-09-05 02:04 PM


Kethry ~ very good....lol...I have seen this
         in many labels also ...good write..
                           SB


“The union of the mathematician with the poet,
fervor with measure, passion with correctness,
this surely is the ideal”

LngJhnAg
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16 posted 2000-09-05 02:08 PM


Lynne - LMAO@attitude.  Great writing.  It was fun to read, and very easy to relate to.
Kethry
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Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
17 posted 2000-09-05 04:25 PM


Thank you Steve. See everyone I wasn't making it up. :P

Thanks. Hi ho Ag Away, I liked  the attitude as well.

Kethry


"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

insect
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18 posted 2000-09-05 08:04 PM


This was lots of fun to read.
Still smiling!
Thank you

Dee
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Queensland, Australia
19 posted 2000-09-05 09:10 PM


Don't worry Kethry, I'm laughing too. Any way you know what they say about Tasmanians! *VBG*
Dee

Kethry
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Victoria Australia
20 posted 2000-09-06 03:15 AM


insect, Thanks. Your pleasure is my pleasure.

Dee. I really are not a Tasmanian. I not.

Be well
Kethry.


"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

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