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strbbux
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0 posted 2001-12-28 02:10 PM



A HIP AND A HOP AND A TALLY HO

With a Hip and a Hop and a Tally Ho,
This wee happy elf tipped his hat,
Would he be friend or would he be foe?
I knew not the answer to that.

So I hid behind bushes and followed the bloke ,
As he whistled a jolly old tune.
Then he sucked on his pipe and blew out the smoke,
And his mouth wrinkled up like a prune.

Now he kicked at the twigs as he hurried along,
And his pointed hat slid to the side.
He stopped dead in his tracks and then looked around,
As I slipped behind bushes to hide.

But clever was he, this jolly wee elf.
And he soon disappeared from view.
I searched and searched in spite of myself,
Now what was I expected to do?

Well, I walked on the path that lead to my home,
When I got there the door was ajar.
I stepped inside to find him there alone,
Pouring a beer at my bar.

Now look here lad, we've had our play,
But I've not invited you here.
"My lady dear, fear not I say,
I won't be back till next year."

So he tipped back his glass and announced his go,
Then with a wink of his eye.
With a Hip and a Hop and a Tally Ho,
We both waved a fond good bye.

Floria
© 2001

© Copyright 2001 Floria Kelderhouse - All Rights Reserved
Bill Charles
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1 posted 2001-12-28 02:13 PM


strbbux - a most delightful writing, With a Hip and a Hop and a Tally Ho. Loved it...

BC

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2 posted 2001-12-28 02:22 PM


This was a delightfully fun read, thank you for lightening the day!

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

strbbux
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3 posted 2001-12-28 02:23 PM


Thank you Bill, it was sure fun  to write it. glad it made you smile. floria
strbbux
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4 posted 2001-12-28 02:25 PM


Thanks gentle spirit. I giggled all the way through the write,  floria
ecrivan
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5 posted 2001-12-28 03:00 PM


delightful read, Floria, and a little luck shining in at the end of the year


strbbux
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6 posted 2001-12-28 03:06 PM


Thank you ecrivan, I love those little fellows. LOL. floria
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7 posted 2001-12-28 11:58 PM


and off we go!!!

  I like this one strbbux. . . it's got whimsy and delight all rolled up into one. . .

welcome, hope that you're enjoying your stay. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

strbbux
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8 posted 2001-12-29 09:09 AM


Thank you Sven, and yes, this is one of the best boards I have been on. Such nice people on here, even in critical, they critique but they don't bash you like other boards do. It is my pleasure to be here, Thanks for comments. Floria
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