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The Forum Gang's Respartee... (Nan, Kit, & Sharon)
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The Forum Gang's Respartee... (Nan, Kit, & Sharon) |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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Needless to say, the infamous Forum Gang, aka Nan,Kit, and Sharon couldn't settle for watching that calm cowboy in the white hat ride away... The saga continues as does their quest for wisdom... 'Tis said that the Forum Gang traveled the land Whilst killing no longer a sleight of their hand Remembering lessons the calm man had taught Those shoot-outs no longer prepond'rance of thought The legend says that they looked far and then wide For one in white hat whose grand wisdom descried Reform for those outlaws - Kit, Sharon, and Nan As quick as he came left this fine breed of man The Forum Gang trekked 'bout the land but soon knew To find the calm man there was much they should do They must form a posse of poets their fate To aid in this search they must be moderate Yet from that day forth o'er a Passionate trail All cowpokes had heard their historic regale Whenever the Forum Gang rode into town Folks all moved aside on the streets up and down Nan whispered to Sharon, and then on to Kit, And motioned toward the small shop she had picked. They sauntered, all three, to the front of the store, And yelled to the press-man to come to the door. An order was given, and rightly obeyed, He hustled to run off the copies, and prayed. The ladies sat back with their paper and quill, Till soon he returned and delivered his bill. As Sharon and Nan proofed the copy supplied, The man stood in silence, and shook deep inside, They nodded approval, Kit reached to her side ... And tossed out a coin, as the shopkeeper sighed. They hung up the posters all over the town, Jumped back on their horses, then rode to sundown. The town folk emerged from their hiding with dread, And gathered 'round posters to see what they said.  A picture was center upon poster's full page A man in a hat of undetermined age His eyes so kindly, a wisp of a smile Even the youngest gazed in awe for awhile Wanted! It said on the very first line (tis said that this was writ' by deVine) A man of calm nature who gives of his best A man who surely has passed Solomon's test Dangerous, yes, to those who don't see The beauty in writing, in sweet poetry The reward was listed, as please see above The reward was right there, the reward was love And the poster was read both far and near But the calm man in the poster was hiding in fear You see he waited for the Forum Gang to arrive He feared he wouldn't make it out alive. So they search high and low, in states north and south Looking for the man with the smile on his mouth Nan, Kit and Sharon - riding each night and day One thing on their minds, one thing they must say. Each town that they passed, each poet they met Was told to keep faith, they'd find him yet One day when they almost gave up all hope They saw him standing atop a tall slope He waited for them to come up to his place He shivered in fright til he saw each face "Welcome home," he said extending his hand "Let's all live here, in my poetry land" And they built up the place where others could go No walls did they need, no egos to show Friends together, in trust and in fate The Forum, The Gang and the man with no hate. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
ROTFLMAO... WONDERFUL!!!! APPLAUSE APPLAUSE heh heh heh  K |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
 <---- Is this what he looked like, guys? Oh wait, you got his picture.Wonderful poem! Enjoyed the story! |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Ron in his white hat, tamed the three wild women and took them under his wing to spread the good words. May I say you three did great rounding up Ron. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Hehehehehehe.....this is too cute.....see? No telling what Admins will get up to when left unchecked.  Ladies, this is a wonderful homage to a simply wonderful man. Cheers to you, O Passionate Guru, without Whom Passions is naught! Alicat |
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latin passion Senior Member
since 2001-04-26
Posts 576 |
BRAVO, BRAVO!!! The possee to the rescue. This was wonderful - a circle of friends. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
I say put the three of you in passions prison and never let you go--heh There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
But… but… but… that's MY picture on the poster! Obviously a case of mistaken identity, complicated by way too much gin on that long-ago night. You guys were supposed to be looking for a guy in a WHITE hat. With a much wider smile. You know, one of the good guys? And I'll bet he was a whole lot younger, too! Too many years passed as time always flies (But thanks for the delightful poem and belly laugh!) |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
the hat indeed I tried to make white the result, my friend, was quite a site! seeing it here, I would get not a thank you looked like you wore a Michigan snowbank! LOL |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
LOL this is just too too fine....white hat or not he is an awesome guy |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Thanks for the story and laugh! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I loved this, and Ron's reply was the icing on the cake! Great job on this story. ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them ~*~ |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
The Fierce forum gang strike again somewhere along messing up the plan Darn it they kidnapped the wrong man still he rules this site like no else can. Ok yours was better a lot better lol enjoyed the read. Ron thought he could fool everyone by changing his hat. "difference between love and comfortis that comfort's more reliable and true |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
the three lady poets, cum lau-re-ate circled the man in the wrong black hat and backed him up to that old hanging tree... crying "grant us our Passions in Poetry!" Brava! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
The black hat you see is but meager disguise They're sure of this man - There'll be no surprise His smile is wider - It comes from his heart No doubt his sincerity sets him apart He says that he's older and time's left its mark The Forum Gang knows better than that remark For time cannot alter this cowboy within They do wonder though if he's still got some gin...  p.s. - I don't really like gin all that much..  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 06-03-2001).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
deVine is still hopin' they get to do ropin' and ridin' and shootin' and such for tis sometimes play that can make her day she'll love,here to stay very much! the cowboy who leads is one of the breeds whose sown wild seeds were stolen the twinkle in eye can tell you and I fast times used to fly there in Colon |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Though try he did to hide from view, His love of poetry, Emerged to shine a guiding light, which Circled three to he. Alone no longer, others came, from Lands both far and wide, Miraculous, the circle grew, with Millions by his side. Appreciation quickly rose, across poetic lands, No longer lives were black or white … for PiP began. LOL ... more, more! . [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 06-03-2001).] |
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Mr»ÄlleÿÇät Member
since 2001-06-02
Posts 190 |
Focl, Great story full of thrills and adventure. Thank you Mr»ÄlleÿÇät(F) |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Chime in sweet poets near and far Let us know who you are Join the posse, please don't balk We're gathering now for a little PiP Talk No guns allowed! our weapons of choice Are hugs and rhymes and poetic voice Life will be so much better you see Come on and follow Nan, Kit and me! |
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Dopey Dope
Moderator
Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Well done!!! *claps* I enjoyed this wonderful tail.  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Nan I had a barrell of fun reading all of that! It's absolutely delightful! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Much needed smiles today! This was fun!!!  |
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Acies
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
~*gives a standing ovation*~ I guess everyone is pitching in for the continuation of the poem already. Is this gonna be the PIP Soap  I'm so sorry for doubting you Kit ... please forgive me!!!! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
and....they ride off into the sunset! LOL some needed laughter here!!! Enjoyed this lots. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I enjoyed this saga From beginning to end (? *G*) The comraderie That was so aptly penned Is appreciated - It's the reason that PIP has become a home - Whatever color the hat! LOL Great work, ladies... excellent collaboration! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh my almost missed the passion posse. LMAO....this was great....oh my you all are awesome people. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Whooo! It takes three women to rope in one cowboy? And he's claimimg not to be himself? I know these women are wild, Ron, but they write great poetry! Wonderful poem, Nan, lots of laughs! You four are tops! WE love ya's Liz |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
To the "Forum Gang" , Can't let this go , no siree , no not me , I've got to ask if you three fine ladies , are in need of some transport ,to follow his track , if so I've got plenty of room on my back .While the rest of them cowpokes are stumblin' along , I'll bring the wine and you three gals along . An' then maybe we can show Ron a good time , ala Moose for the lack of a more fitting rhyme . Doc |
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