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Madame Chipmunk
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0 posted 2002-01-15 03:42 PM


I just realized that this is my 800th post
and I don't really mean to boast
its not quite a thousand just yet
but I wrote this in case I forget
to write something special at the time
when three zeros show up under this name of mine

so in honor of this special day
I'm inviting you all for some Chardonnay
and to share some acorns for dinner tonight
a gourmet treat, by firelight
so come one, come all...my dear poet friends
watch your step on the ladder, as you descend
into my subterranean home
under the woodpile, where I write my poems

I live there all winter, to stay out of the cold
but come springtime, I'll scamper...lively and bold
through the woods and the tangled underbrush
when days are long and there is no rush
to gather these acorns while I may
and save them for a colder day
when I'll share them, sauteed on woodchip toast
to celebrate my 800th post



copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (01-15-2002 03:43 PM).]

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Canuckster
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1 posted 2002-01-15 03:45 PM


Congratulations and what a clever and playful way to celebrate such an important occassion.

never try to teach a pig to sing
it wastes your time AND annoys the pig

Mistletoe Angel
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2 posted 2002-01-15 03:47 PM




YAY!!! CONGRATULATIONS, SWEET LYRA, WE'RE ALL SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!! You always delight us each day with your love and laughter and your gorgeous words always take our breath away! (kiss on cheek) Ooohhhhh...I can't wait till you get to 1,000 and so many more! We all love you so much, sweet friend, BRAVO!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Nightshade
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3 posted 2002-01-15 04:06 PM


Madame Chipmunk, Congrats, and thanks for the invite....and the smiles. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Silver Streak
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4 posted 2002-01-15 04:10 PM


Very charming! Congratulations! You are one very find chipmunk. Have a nut!! And, please pour me a glass of your Chardonnay.  
-newell

Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com

Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher

[This message has been edited by Silver Streak (01-15-2002 04:10 PM).]

Irish Rose
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5 posted 2002-01-15 04:22 PM


Watch out, Lyra, it sneaks up on you!  Love that chipmunk!

I'm glad you are here..

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

True Reflections
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6 posted 2002-01-15 04:31 PM


Lyra,
Congrats on 800 and were so proud of you
Stevie & I would gladly share your bowl of chipmunk stew.

Just kidding. Stevie would hog it all.


Roger

[This message has been edited by True Reflections (01-15-2002 04:32 PM).]

Enchantress
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7 posted 2002-01-15 04:35 PM


Wonderful Lyra!  Congrats on the 800th Post!
I'll be at the party with bells on!
Well...actually more than bells,
but at least you will hear me coming!
~Hugs Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

Victoria
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8 posted 2002-01-15 05:00 PM


CONGRATULATIONS..time flys when you are having fun ha..

             ~Vic

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.

                                                -Ziggy

Marsha
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9 posted 2002-01-15 05:17 PM


Lyra darling girl how utterly wonderful is this. My 800 that is fantastic, you are doing so well, and your writing gets better and better.
Didn’t I tell you that you’d love it at Passions? I couldn’t be happier that you are doing so well, I always look for your name darling girl and try to get all of yours and Juanita’s that I can. I know I miss a few but I try to get them sooner or later

Fabulous darling girl utterly utterly fabulous

Congratulations
8 0 0 Well Done

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


strbbux
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10 posted 2002-01-15 05:56 PM


CONGRATULATIONS MADAME CHIPMUNK, well I dont drink but I surely will sit at the fire and have a treat with you. floria
Hypnosis
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11 posted 2002-01-15 06:37 PM


Sounds like a good party goin on here, I'll be there.  Congrats on your 800th post, you'll be to 1,000 in notime!

    Randy Meador

a life lived unexplored is a life not worth living.

GenXer
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Posts 583
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12 posted 2002-01-16 12:18 PM


800, big deal, talk to me when you hit 1,000.lol   You are really getting into this Chipmunk screen name of yours.  You know you live in a house and not in the woods, right?lol  Seriously, this is a fine poem to break in your 800th post.  Congrats!  Please put my acorns on a MI pizza pie, and I will consider giving it a try.lol  Have a goodnight.

Dave

Madame Chipmunk
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13 posted 2002-01-16 12:20 PM


Bart and Noah, Thanks so much for your congratulations...I truly had just realized that my next post would be 800...and so I threw this one together...Its a bit on the amateurish side, but I decided that I liked it anyway.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Startime
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14 posted 2002-01-16 12:22 PM


*giggling with delight* I absolutely love it. CONGRADULATIONS...you will be surprised how fast you get to 1000....**big hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan
15 posted 2002-01-16 12:23 PM


Chris and Newell, thanks for your replies and I hope to see you guys there at my little party.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

ecrivan
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16 posted 2002-01-16 12:28 PM



Madame Chip,

I am amazed at all these creatures that are coming, I mean friends lol, congrads...and all personified through a creature with good PR the chipmunk


Madame Chipmunk
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17 posted 2002-01-16 12:29 PM


Kay...Thanks, and you are right, It does sneak up.  Its hard to believe that I have 800 already.  I've only been here for a month

Roger...Thank you too...but this isn't Chipmunk Stew.  I don't think you OR Stevie would like roasted chipmunk.  This is all about my delicious and hard won acorns which I am willing to share with my friends.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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18 posted 2002-01-16 12:33 PM


Thanks Nancy...I sure hope that you wear more than those bells...The chipmunk community doesn't want any trouble from the acorn police.

Victoria...Thank you, and yes...time sure has flown and I sure have had lots of fun here...and intend to have lots more.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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19 posted 2002-01-16 12:36 PM


Marsha and Floria...thanks ladies...
I hope that you will both be there...we'll give Marsha some Chardonnay for her birthday...and for you, Floria, a nice roaring fire.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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20 posted 2002-01-16 12:40 PM


Randy...thanks and I hope to see you there.

Dave...I cannot believe you would really try Michigan pizza!  Now that is a first.  I should really frame this reply....and of course I am a chipmunk! That is what David calls me, so thats what I am.  I do live in the woods.  BTW, there is a family of chipmunks living under our downstairs deck.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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21 posted 2002-01-16 12:45 PM


Karen...thanks for the hugs...Chipmunks always need hugs.

Martin, I hope that you will be there too!
and yes, Chipmunks have great PR.  We use the best advertising agencies on Madison Ave.
There will be lots of influential party animals at this party.


copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (01-16-2002 12:47 AM).]

sodpossom
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22 posted 2002-01-16 08:35 AM


Lyra

I will be right over,acorns just so happen to be my favorite.Very cute!I need to get busy,I'm a long ways from 800.

N orth Carolina Girl
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23 posted 2002-01-16 09:22 AM


Lyra,congratulations you have been busy.The party sounds like a winner.TAKE CARE!





Love,

Juanita

"always have a smile on your face it makes people wonder what you`re up to:

J. K. Mitchell
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24 posted 2002-01-16 09:27 AM


This is wonderful!
Congratulations on your 800th post!
Hopefully one day I'll have 800 too.

Sunshine
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25 posted 2002-01-16 09:42 AM



Every time you pen, it's a celebration!  Congrats for Every Post....

Martie
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26 posted 2002-01-16 10:41 AM


I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date, errr party..Congratulations Lyra..so glad you grace us with your poetry!
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