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VAS
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0 posted 2002-06-28 02:01 PM


Where One Places Faith is Vital

“I have faith in my suspenders,”
said the farmer to his hoss.
“I have faith in my suspenders,
for they know just who is boss.”

“If I bend or contort, or pull my head up short,
they keep my pants from falling down.
If I dance a jig with my pig, while he dines on some figs,
they’ll keep me from looking like a clown.”

“But, alas, I tie my shoe, while I gander at you,
trying to find an encouraging smile,
I come up with a start, for you’ve stolen my heart,
and get them caught on the rise of the stile.”

“Then my lip’s set aquiver, from force of the sliver
that has snapped with the spring of the fling,
as suspenders, fin’ly rendered, themselves unsuspendered
and snapped up my faith with their sting.”


©June 28, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

© Copyright 2002 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
Madame Chipmunk
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1 posted 2002-06-28 07:25 PM


ROFL, Virginia.....


I absolutely love it!!!!!!!
~ laughing hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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2 posted 2002-06-28 07:27 PM


Oh Virginia.  This is a gem.  Joyce
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3 posted 2002-06-28 08:01 PM




(giggles in delight) Oh my gosh, this reminds me of that proverb Spanish use for courage as pants, whereas if one is cowardly that man has no pants. (sigh) I love the clever metaphor you use here, sweet friend, I LOVE IT, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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4 posted 2002-06-29 03:48 PM


This was such a cute and funny poem, I enjoyed reading this very much. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
5 posted 2002-06-29 03:59 PM


VAS,
Thanks for the humor, enjoyed the read.

serenity blaze
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6 posted 2002-06-29 04:02 PM


TALK ABOUT MISPLACED FAITH!



I SHALL beware...grin...

funny stuff? heh heh

Kethry
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7 posted 2002-06-29 09:50 PM


VAS,
you kept me suspended with laughter till the end
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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