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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2002-08-10 01:41 PM


Of Cowboys and Indians

My appalled, mortified mother
Received this frantic call,
"Your boys are here stark-naked,
Completely in their all."
Mother had sent them out to play
Quite properly attired.
What would she tell their father of
These two sons he had sired.

Those active little farm boys,
Gone for a horseback ride,
Because they were playing a role
Had cast their clothes aside.
With garments tied to the bridle,
Their mounts had taken fright;
Charging into a neighbor's yard,
The lads dumped in their flight.

Standing there, those wretched boys
Without a stitch to claim;
Surprised neighbor and her daughters
All there to see their shame.

My mother hitched up the buggy
To go and fetch the two
But to let them see her laughing,
She knew would never do.
She kept her stern mother face on
And hauled her sons away,
Making them stay inside the house
The rest of that long day.

My quartet of older brothers
And younger one made five.
Mom said bearing was easier,
Than keepin them alive.
I don't know what she told Daddy.
I'm sure he'd much to say
To his two small and chastened sons
Of their adventurous day.

Joyce 08/09/02
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[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (08-11-2002 06:34 PM).]

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WhiteRose
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1 posted 2002-08-10 06:24 PM


Oh Joyce, this is delightful. Boys sure can be a handful sometimes. I can just picture these two little boys innocently playing cowboys and indians thinking nothing of running around in the all together.

In truth, what defines us is our poetry.

Joyce Johnson
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2 posted 2002-08-10 07:01 PM


Yes, this became one of our funny family stories.  They were probably six and seven or so.  Joyce
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3 posted 2002-08-11 02:37 PM


lol...thank you for the smiles Joyce.. I really needed this today.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost



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4 posted 2002-08-11 03:17 PM


Ah, Joyce, what a delightful story...thanks for giving me smile with this gem!

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

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5 posted 2002-08-11 04:34 PM


Thank you Pegasus111 and Ellie.  I am happy I brought you each a smile.  Love, Joyce
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6 posted 2002-08-12 11:36 AM


Joyce:  What a wonderful story!  I smiled all through it.  

Betty Lou Hebert

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7 posted 2002-08-12 05:45 PM


Thanks Betty.  I'm glad you enjoyed it.  Love, Joyce
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8 posted 2002-08-15 12:29 PM


Joyce,
The mischief brought on by innocent youth can only be viewed with a smile.

Excellent poem.

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