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I Have a Simple Question
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I Have a Simple Question |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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I Have a Simple Question By Larry Chadwick When I was a little boy, Life was such a blast. But now that I’m a man, It moves way too fast. I tried to think it through, And what it is I’ve lost. I remembered the obvious, And what it finally cost. I’m sure you recall it too, The thing that comes to mind. I should have done it sooner, To do less would be unkind. I’ll just take a chance, And act like I am brave. Or I could stay at home, To work like I’m a slave. I’ll spit it out right now, And say it yet today. It is a simple question, Can you come out to play? April 12, 2002 |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I've been standing in your front yard for hours, waiting for you to finish cleaning your room....shesh, so I take it you are finally done??? You bring your doctors kit?!  LOL (teasing) LOVED this one Larry  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Susan, Those were the days. I knew I should have kept that thing!  thanks. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
yes, those were the days.....I do enjoy watching them now through my kids... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
SEA, It doesn't get better than that. You are a lucky girl. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I'm still there, Larry...tell me, is that sad or what? I find it mostly fun! But then, I'm a bit strange...even at tbis hour. |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Can we play ring around the rosie too? I'll come out and play with you! skipping jumping getting wet...now you see the scene is set...with roses floating all around...wait can you hear that subtle sound? The sound of pleasure dripping swaying...as we go on with our playing...here to there and there to here...we play on without a fear...but something slowly comes to play...the sprinklers they have gone away...so now the fun has come to an end...of playing with such a lovely friend...until next time my dear sweet friend...will you come and play again? Love ya Cindi |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Duncan, I live by the theory that it is never too late for a good childhood. So...no sadness about these facts here. Don't you just love it. You and me, all the way! Cindi, I had no idea so much fun awaited. What was I thinking? All this time wasted cause I didn't know the right question! Thanks.[This message has been edited by Larry C (04-13-2002 03:41 AM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
There is something so sweet and innocent about the sound of the doorbell ringing and seeing a child's face just wanting you to come out and play. This reminded me of playing wagon train where we'd tie all our wagons together and head out down the sidewalk. I also remember having neighborhood parades where we literally marched down the middle of the street! I was the baton twirler up front missing my toss every time. What fun this was to read. I'll meet you at the lemonade stand k??? |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Come on Larry...head for the swings and push me really high okay? Over the bars I go!! Wheee! Oh what fun it was...now get your wagon and pull me down the street once more...pleeeease. * I was a bossy little kid*  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) YAY!!! I'll be right there, just let me get my baseball glove and my matchbox cars! (giggles in delight) I believe we can never be too old to have fun like this, sweet friend, for we will always be young at heart! (big hugggsssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is delightful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Larry C, awesome write! Life does pass by too quickly. I am only 31 and I still can't believe how time has gone by like it has. It seems like yesterday I was playing with baby dolls LOL. Now, I dressing my own babies. Thanks for this write. I enjoyed it.Sauni @~~~>~~ |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
BTW, I'd be willing to play some basketball. Wanna play? Sauni @~~~>~~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lori, This all sounds so familiar, except for the baton. LOL How awesome to have such fabulous memories and to have such innocent childhood experiences. Way cool. And thanks. Nancy Lee, Some of my favorite activities for sure. And I've been smitten by girls since the age of five so...LOL I'm in believe me! Thanks. Noah, Okay, but I have to have my Tonka trucks... Thanks. Saunni, LOL You know, I have no depth perception. So you'd whoop my but at basketball! But in the fall we could use the leaves to build the floorplan of a really big house and play. And yes it flies by so very fast, but our time with our children goes even faster. Believe me I know. My oldest is 31!  Thanks tons. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
If the sun is shining I can come out today. But, if it's raining, You come in to play. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I haven't been out to play in soooo long. This is happy. Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Larry...just me...the 'other' Nancy Lee. Came back to say that you jogged my memory with the leaf floor plan on the lawn... and also...just found out YOU have the complete Winnie-the-Pooh collection... you ARE a child at heart... don't ever lose that wonderful quality!  tag...you're it!![This message has been edited by Enchantress (04-15-2002 03:57 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
YES. You asked a simple Q so I gave a simple A.  |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
Larry, I loved this poem! ~Laura~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
inot2B, When I asked to play, It was especially for today. It's okay there is rain, It will cause no pain. It was you I came to see, So we'll just let the rain be. Sandra, Just 3 years ago I had a friend that I played table games and would ask his wife if he could come over to play! LOL It's never too late for a good childhood. Nancy Lee, You are assembling the pieces of a puzzle aren't you? I have my own Lincoln Logs and a really cool little wooden train set! Thanks.Kacy, Okay then...can we ride your camel? Huh, can we? Please, can we? I really, really wanna do that, can we? Thanks.Parisgrl, Does that mean we get to play? And thanks. |
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blonddove1 New Member
since 2002-04-14
Posts 6Michigan |
This was such fun and sweet memories of youth. But gee.....the little ones down the street still come to my door to see if I will come out an play.....Then again they just want some cookies and juice they get from the kind "OLD" lady down the street. Is 52 considered old lady age? :-) It was a pleasure to read... |
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J. K. Mitchell Member
since 2002-01-12
Posts 311GA |
Yes, sometimes I want to revert to my youth and just kick back and have a little fun. Good write! "The only love there is, is the love we make."--Prince |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Larry I loved this and could so easily relate. I've always been a big kid and I treasure that so very much. I think we all keep the child within until the very end. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Blondedove1, All things being equal (men & women)I wouldn't consider that old! And thanks. BTW, welcome to Passions and hope you come here to play often. It is an awesome playground.JKM, I do believe it is never too late for a good childhood! Thanks. Sue, I know you're right...but it seems that some misplace it. Thanks.It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Well said, Larry, I like the message and I'm still trying to live my childhood or escape it???, hmmm, I'll let ya know when I figure that one out Sure, I'm come out and play, but, only if you're a Taurus hehe gotta love those taurus men. Then again, how come every single one of my ex-boyfriends are Leos??? Wanna burn the heads off of my old blonde barbies? (I'm a proud brunette, yanno)  Gosh, that brings back memories...I was part tomboy back then.okay, I've rambled long enough now, *and Melissa gives herself a muzzle* geez those darn women can talk! LOL Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... it is a song that rises from a bleeding wound...or a smiling mouth" ~Kahlil Gibran~ [This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (04-16-2002 11:48 PM).] |
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Keith Morgan Member
since 2001-10-29
Posts 114Md |
brings back sweet memories, of a wonderful childhood. thank you for the memories!!!! Write from the soul and the words will flow |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Melissa, Ummm...I'll try to break it to you gently. If it's any clue, I was born in December. Bummer and I was looking forward to playing.  But thanks.Keith, You too, eh? And isn't that a song? LOL I don't think I've had the chance to welcome you to Passions. So welcome! And thanks. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Well December can be either Saggitarius or Capricorn Saggitarius' are fun and clever. Capricorns are hard workers and very loyal. Both are equally good in my books. Capricorn and my sign go well together.I'm a Virgo, baby! It's a good sign to be, but, then again, sometimes I even give myself a headache  hehe "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Melissa, So do nationalities have to be matched up like zodiac signs? LOL This American would like to play with a fun Canadian brunette. But he may be too clever or too much fun for his own good. ROTFL It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Well now Mr. Saggitarius, this Virgo accepts the challenge...umm, wait a sec, I'm a woman, I win, game over LOL!"Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Melissa, I like hanging out with winners! I never keep score so I don't care who wins... It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Are you sure you wanna play? Men tell me that I'm hard to handle sometimes I'm Melissa Long-Monette and I'm one feisty brunette! have a nice day, Larry "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Melissa, You bet...I'm not that easily intimidated. So I have a simple question. Wanna play? It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Well, okies, I'll play. Are there any rules? Cause I like to break 'em! Let's play 'dress-up' I'll curl your hair, paint your face with blue eyeshadow, beat red blush and pink lipstick and make you wear a frilly dress Now I feel sorry for my cousin Jason when we were little...that poor kid.Hey now I know why he would yank the limbs off of my ken and barbie dolls...revenge!! Hmpf!"Poetry is not an opinion expressed... it is a song that rises from a bleeding wound...or a smiling mouth" ~Kahlil Gibran~ [This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (04-17-2002 12:36 PM).] |
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