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I'm Afraid of Page 2
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I'm Afraid of Page 2 |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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I have a bad fear Of a thing called "page 2" You see by tomorrow My book report's due Page one wasn't helpful As I hoped it would be It stated his name That he died tragically This book is real long I cannot read it all I looked for the vid' All day at the mall So I spent my good time In "research" I say If I get a bad grade I can blame it away Sure, I'd get mad At this guy and his life The author, the editor Each one and their wife They could've been plain You know like ole Quakers Instead they grew up To be trouble makers I've wasted this time At nought but complaining I can't play outside Durn if it's raining I turned on the 'puter I flicked on the power I played Doom and Quake Killed baddies for hours As my ammo ran out I thought of the net I turned on IE Without a regret I typed in his name I did it with glee Nine thousand responses All waiting for me I played games about him All of it streaming I was learning this stuff I must've been dreaming Did you know he was on A high dollar bill I'll earn one weekly I'll work hard. I will. I finished my bio The book I reviewed Least from page one To the half of page two In class the next day The kids were all quaking The one at the stage Was shivering, shaking It was my turn now I stood up with glee And said to my teacher "I read 'til page three!" I opened my mouth My hand to the air I stated his name That he died in despair I regaled them of stories Of what he lived for! This great guy of mine He died in the war! With patriotism My classmates were humming The kids who had band A march beat were drumming My classmates all cheered And it wasn't a dream My teacher stood up "Let's all have ice cream!" THE END [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 10-19-2000).] |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
you really have an upbeat style...loved it walt..  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Wonderful Wonderful Walty! I really enjoyed this Maree "If my words could blanket the skies and fill every corner and crevice of this earth, still this won't be enough" "Maree Russo" |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You're keeping me smiling Walt! A wonderful story, with a happy A+ ending! Best wishes, /Kit |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Well you still know how to make this girl grin Walt...I missed you much, I did!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
I always end up learning something from you, keep your style, it's truly unique and very much you.. HUGS |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Walt... Our own resident class clown! I just know that your writings will bring a laugh my way. This was no exception! Always curious, never disappointed! Keep them coming! Trev. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Well, walt...you do know that page 6 is afraid of page 7, don't you? (Because, 7, 8, 9 !) Forgive her people, she has kids, ya know...LOL...but I thought you might like it Walt...as I liked this....a win of a grin anytime with you... |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
serenity HAHAHA i am so mad i didnt include that argggggggggh! love you all yuh yuh |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
giggles and grins galore |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Walt, when you go out on a limb you go way out. Loved this poem. I hope to got an A+ of ingenuity.  Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I enjoyed the read, and you enjoy Page 1. Melton |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I myself spent many hours in "research"...never came up with a report though...my dog was always too hungry  Great writing W.O.W.~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
i hate to see a grown man live in fear... here ya go bump you're a page one type of guy anyway, y'know? this is a cool one... belongs there |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
waltwaltwalt.... I waited until I found this on page 2 so I could save your wayout butt from the Passionate Plummet..... It took quite awhile to find you there, I might add.... But fear no more, my friend!!! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Thanks for the 30 secs or so of ROTFing before I could even click on this... And the rest was great too...oh Mr Originality. K |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Cute.. Ya just knew ya could do it didn't ya? |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
wow! amazing homework, with lots of class hehe |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
lotsa class that's funny hehe yuh yuh thank you all i so am glad i ended it where i did the final director's cut is rated X for X-tra few stanzas! |
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