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Baby of the Family |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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 Dear Lord, it's me, and it's time for bed Please listen and bless me, I pray I've tried to do as the Good Book said - I've minded Mom all through the day. It wasn't my fault that bathing the cat Caused a mess all over the floor Everyone was pretty mad about that But I won't do such things anymore. And I was only trying to learn When I played with my brother's homework But what a shade of red his face turned (Between us, he's really a jerk!) And yes, Dad yelled "Child, why don't you think?" As he dug out my sister's hair brush It was causing an overflow in the sink How could I know that it wouldn't flush? So Lord, it's been a pretty long day And I've tried so hard to be good But if you don't mind, I'd just like to say I'm feeling quite misunderstood! [This message has been edited by suthern (03-04-2003 04:04 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ahhh, this is SO cute! Thanks for the smiles today! ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
LOL... is that a home video of baby Toe??  had a rough day have ya Ruth girlie? This sounds like something my sister could have wrote..she was the busy one in the house. Nearly burnt us down once!! cute rhymes ... hope it brings you a pardon |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Misunderstood---after this write, you ain't misunderstood no more! Ya was jest sweet perfection who was just doin' her darndest to some good in her young life! Dems were dayz of trials and tribulations!There is pain in them thar words! Mem'ries from da past, is they? If so, then I'm sendin' some distant healin' back into dem misunderstood dayz and settin' things right!....hocus pocus....alla kazammy....Suthern's little and in her pyjammy...diddly diddly....dijeridoomy....yer now in the present and in yer roomy....jokin' and laughing....no pains in yer heart....yer happy and smilin' yer a funny ole fart! LOL Warm loving hugs, Dear One, EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-04-2003 04:23 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Enchantress: Glad I could give a few... thank you!!! *S* JM: Nope... I understand Toe was so cute even as a baby that the Gerber kid was almost out of a job! LOL And this was actually written for a friend... who was overwhelmingly unimpressed with it. LOL So thanks for liking and redeeming my ego! *S* EA: You posted while I was trying to type my thanks. *S* I was misunderstood... (still am *G*) but I'm the ham in the middle, not the baby. LOL I did, however, borrow a bit from my nephew... who's always trying to explain that his intentions were perfectly innocent! LOL Thanks so much... especially for the rhyming! *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (03-04-2003 04:28 PM).] |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
You definately caught the essence of an "active" child. Well done. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Well now....ain't it lucky ya didn't know me then...for me...cuz you would have told your dad it was my fault....like my brothers always did....(and even if it was true they didn't have to tattle on me yanno)....cute write gal.... |
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Phantom Poet Member
since 2003-03-03
Posts 116Arizona USA |
very nice and humor >>phantom poet<< |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hey Misunderstood Baby, Ya wanna dance???  (sorry, Suthern lady...I couldn't resist...LOL) [This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-04-2003 04:47 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This brought back a delightful memory of when my brother and I had seen better days, and Mom was, an, disciplining us...and my younger sister came in, after having been very, VERY good all day, crying...because mom was "loving" us more than her...  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Aw, Suthern, I bet you were such a sweet baby! But now that you are an adult isn't it time to put away childish things....like your adoration of Toerag?  |
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Amara Member
since 2003-02-23
Posts 158East of the moon, west of the sun. |
How sweet! Very adorable. That's what we, as heroes, do. We live as if the world were like it should be, to show the world what it could be. |
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carol Senior Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 624Florida USA |
suthern, very good this poem reminds me of my son he is the baby in the family and always into something Real friends celebrate in who we are and have faith in all that we can become |
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rkcraig Member
since 2003-02-27
Posts 202Cincinnati, Ohio, USA |
very funny work. I like it a lot. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
I love your sense of humor. I can't imagine anyone with a little demon not appreciating this. I am sending this to my daughter. My 20-month old, red-headed holy terror grandson, is a perfect example of this poem. His brother, my oldest grandson, aged 14, (6'2 already, and growing,), wrote a mini-poem about the baby, and one line was the baby is so tough, he could kick all their asses...and he needed to have a cone hat similiar to what dogs get, to keep from biting himself and others....don't think there is much he hasn't tried. Smiling here. BTW, (oldest is not allowed, not wants to use such language, only in rare exceptions) This is wonderful. Thanks for the laugh. Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (03-05-2003 10:29 PM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
the responses are as enjoyable as your poem. *s M |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern I feel that way sometimes, cute read. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ *giggles* here .... ya' see, at our house we had a 'Not Me Monster' ... that dude got blamed for EVERYTHING !  You have a giggle-smiggle of a day ... you've given me one ! *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks for a day started off with a smile |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
gonna ditto dixie this time *grin*....love this...reminds me of my son...though he wasn't the 'baby of the family' ...he was still the baby of the family...'bad luck' abundant......smiling here |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles in delight) Oh Suthern, I'm so sorry I'm late replying to this, sweet friend, I was busy yesterday evening but I am so happy I found this as this brought a huge smile to my face as we all make silly mistakes but He will always forgive you! (kiss on cheek) I send many special angel hugs your way of friendship, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
LOL... you know... somehow I think this is about Deer... kind of sounds like the way he is always coming up with good intentions when he goes picking on Toe... |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
makbe it's just a baby. Toe and Ball-deer don't have the sense to tell why everyone is angry (just kidding) I thought it was adorable. the Wind is invisible. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ringo: I think I WAS one... only my parents weren't nearly so understanding! LOL Thank you! *S* Toerag: I have a feeling that if I'd known you then, I'd have been devoted even earlier! LOL Those brothers of yours were plain ole meanies... tattling on your innocent (and not so innocent! LOL) self! *S* Thank you... glad you liked! *S* Phantom: Glad you enjoyed! *S* Thank you! *S* garysgirl: Do a little dance... get down tonight! LOL Sunshine: I swear I had more than my share of THAT kind of loving... and my sister didn't want any part of it! LOL Bal: Now why on earth would I put away my finest characteristic? *G* My adoration of his fine self is timeless. *S* Amara: Thank you so much! *S* carol: Thank you! *S* I think they all are... In today's news, there was an article about a 3 year old who'd wandered out of the house, down the street... and almost onto the freeway... while dad was in the bathroom! (The good part was that the baby had literally stopped traffic... people kept pulling off the highway as they saw him.) rkcraig: I'm so glad you do! *S* Thank you! regards: ROFL... It sounds as though your daughter has her hands full... but also as if the entire family enjoys the chaos. *S* Thank you! *S* nakdthoughts: I'm glad you enjoyed both! *S* Seymour: LOL... You're talking about the feeling misunderstood, right... not that you have a hankering to wash the cat! LOL Thank you so much! *S* Marge: I think that lil monster pops up in every household. *G* Trouble is, I lack a poker face... I always blush out my guilt! LOL Thank you, sweet lady! *S* PS: I'm so glad... thank you! *S* jellybeans: Best of intentions, worst of luck, hunh? LOL Thank you... so glad you got a smile! *S* M'Toe: Thank you for such a great response... I know all about being busy and lacking poetry time. *S* Cpat: And he sulks, too! LOL Or blames Long John... and then HE sulks! *G* And all the while, sweet Toe is the picture of innocence. *G* Thank you!! *S* Wind: I'm glad you liked! *S* Thank you!! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
suthern, all I have to say is: all through the day they're hard at play singing sings and breaking things but come the night they're all contrite and this what makes them sweet delight. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - cute write, you have great humor... BC |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern girl...I thought I replied to this before..I know I read it with a smile from the kid in me. You're terrific! |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
Heck I still get my butt into trouble and I'm over 40! LOL (and like you I am the middle child!) I loved the write... its great... gave me a good laff  |
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J. K. Mitchell Member
since 2002-01-12
Posts 311GA |
This is sooooo cute. I love it. You've captured my youth. "The only love there is, is the love we make."--Prince |
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