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NorthCaliGirl
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since 2000-04-21
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Durham, CA, 95938

0 posted 2000-04-21 11:18 PM


A small little package,
handled with care.
Held up triumphantly,
won by a dare.

He made the winning touchdown,
scored the last basket,
kicked the last goal,
and told everyone else “You’re gonna get your a-- kicked.”

He’s wearing a new pair of Nike’s,
his beloved Polo shirt,
his Hilfiger jacket,
nothing scuffed with the slightest trace of dirt.

He’s got the typical bimbo cheerleader on his arm,
his teachers wrapped around his finger.
he goes to the hippest parties,
but doesn’t stay around long enough to let his reputation linger.

He thinks he’s “all that,”
but he doesn’t know what “that” is.
And as for that little package
(no, not THAT little package),
he doesn’t know it’s there.

He’s too entranced by life’s little pleasures,
and those stupid obligations,
like keeping the lawn mowed.
So when he does have some time,
he still doesn’t realize that his ego box has overflowed.

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JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
1 posted 2000-04-22 05:53 AM


I enjoyed reading this...sounds like a rough job but someone has to do it...ha..ha..James
Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095

2 posted 2000-04-22 08:05 AM


very good, enjoyed it much  

 What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge



NorthCaliGirl
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since 2000-04-21
Posts 14
Durham, CA, 95938
3 posted 2000-04-22 09:26 PM


Well, I'm cheating - I was kind of hoping to recieve a few more replies.   Good/bad, just plain commmentary. If you can help, thanx.  
NorthCaliGirl

Irish Rose
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4 posted 2000-04-22 09:49 PM


I loved it! The title drew me...and it was great

 Kathleen


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