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My Favorite Rodent....for Nan's sonnet workshop
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My Favorite Rodent....for Nan's sonnet workshop |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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There was no creature like the flying squirrel Whose antics made my toes and fingers curl. With Bullwinkle, his buddy on the show They taught me everything I'd need to know. Their wit was unsurpassed. They were the best. Their moral lessons far outshone the rest. Peabody's looks at history made me roar Cracked Fairy Tales would put me on the floor! With popcorn hands and Kool-Aid lips I sat To watch them battle Boris - dirty rat!!! Now forty years have passed or maybe more Yet still they are as funny as before. Feel free to take Durante, Hope and Berle... The king for me will always be the squirrel. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Not to be graded, teacher Nan. I took certain liberties.....  |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
I love it, and I remember those adventures. Maybe one day I will attempt a Sonnet but I doubt I can succeed like you did.  |
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pandora Member
since 1999-07-26
Posts 184 |
I thought you might've been a popcorn, kool-aid, and rocky&bullwinkle sorta guy! didn't you just love fractured fairy tales?? ahhhh... comedy at its best...one of my all time fave shows if you ever want to rent some episodes and need someone to watch and laugh with... just let me know oh.. cute poem, btw... luv, pan |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
LOL very cute and clever...as always love a man with popcorn hands and Kool-aid Lips... I bet you were a grape kinda guy...and orange...me..I like cherry... great work...and NAN..let us know his grade. take care, jm |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Funny, some great lines. You passed. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
What - You think you can join my class... Stay outside the door... Post your poem over here... and not get graded???? Huh? Huh?? You get a DEE-r....  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~  YOU ROCK ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Hey, I remember Bullwinkle and Rocky! And those fractured fair tales too! A blast from the past! They were the best, weren't they?! As for your sonnet....the liberties that you took....maybe we can just call this the 'Balladeer Sonnet'...create a new form! This is delightful!! Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 05-06-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Bullwinkle and Rocky the Flying Squirrel...frosted flakes and cold, cold milk on early Saturday mornings... Good Memories. A+ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
"Nuthin' up my sleeve!" "That trick never works!" Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Balladeer. Corinne |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Wow! I had forgotten all about this show! It was so COOOOOOOL! I have to side with ya 'deer', the squirrel he was my fav too  Thanks for the trip down memory lane. <*\\\>< Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
Bal~ A fun read. You have a gift for writing humorous poetry. You might consider doing so. best regards, bboog |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
My smile for the night was in this, and I have now made it a point to go in search of at least one or two or more a day. I watched the cartoon, but probably not when all you guys watched it. Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Well, of course a SQUIRREL has to reply to this. Cool poem, Bal. It reminded me of moon mice, upsydaisium, stolen box tops and lots of other things that, when I say them aloud to my friends, get empty stares. One of my favorite parts was always the closing music with the lights that went with the drum beat. Mike (and if you're wondering how I could possibly remember a show that was on the air years and years before I was born -- long live reruns!) |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yea....(sniff, sigh, pout), I remember when I used to be his favorite little rodent..... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Who didn't like these characters? A wonderful walk down memory lane...'xcuse me while I go put more ice in my orange Kool Aid!....cute poem sir Balladeer!!!  |
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Dolphins3 Member
since 1999-09-30
Posts 135Wisconsin |
Balladeer, You can mine the next time I find them flying in my house. (caught 5 so far) But they are the coolest rodents. Great Sonnet P.S. Though I would let you know they love peanut butter. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thanks to all for joining me on my little trip to the past. Rocky's writers had the sharpest wit I had ever seen on TV, especially to a ten year old. Don't worry, Toe. You're still a VERY close second! How are ya, big guy? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
ROFL...I LOVE IT!!!!! Need I say more?? |
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