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Casey and the Cuz
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Goodness of a great big heart's his most attractive feature But my cousin's not what you'd call a sociable creature So it came as big surprise when I visited him one day And saw cage filling half a room with cockatoo at play I knew such birds like to feel they're part of a family Sure enough, Cuz confessed he was losing his sanity. He'd taken her as trade for some carpet work that he'd done Now threatened to end their relationship with his shotgun. Casey had a cage and toys, her feathers were purest white But she liked to keep a noisy racket going day and night. Cuz liked her talking and extensive vocabulary But was rather fond of sleep and Casey was contrary It didn't help at all knowing the screams she was giving Were often just expression of joy she felt in living Covered cage didn't convince her that it was time to sleep And cockatoo alarm clock was enough to make him weep! Casey looked at me and said a soft, coy, demure "hello" And shrugged her wings at Cuz as if to say "what does he know?" I took her from her cage and gave her my admiration She raised her crest and then seemed to shake with sheer elation To be held so - but then a maniacal laugh ensued That curled my toes and stilled my blood; my calmness came unglued "You see what I put up with?" came my cousin's plaintive plea "I swear she does that awful sound because she likes to see Me bolt awake with terror ripping open sleepy eyes I thought I would enjoy her... I just didn't realize." Casey's answer to this whine was to mimic a dog bark And as she chatted merrily, I was having a lark So when Cuz muttered that perhaps she wouldn't live too long The first thing entering my mind was the old "Fame" theme song "She'll probably outlast you... I'm sure she is thinking now 'I'm gonna live forever - so get used to it somehow!'" Well, Casey liked this brand new phrase, I was soon repeated I'M GONNA LIVE FOREVER! My cousin slumped, defeated. The next time that I called my Dad, I asked how Casey was He said my cousin had sold her - his reason? Just because! I hope Casey's found someone who thinks that she's quite clever With her shrill pronouncements that she's gonna live forever! a bit of lagniappe *S* |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
(chuckling)... well told !!!! I chuckled and smiled and at the same time bemoaned the fact Cuz was not going to last as an owner...or more precisely a caretaker... You have for so long under rated your talents... and the range of subject matter as well as the various forms absolutely scream your abilities... now tell me again why it is that you are so reluctant to post?  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
gota agree with Ron here....ladybug, you are a wonderful talent and I am glad when you share |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Suthern beloved one what can I say but this is utterly, utterly, fabulous. You know I adore your writing, and love everything that you do. The range and the scope you have display your talent, there are others who write well, but there’s fewer who manage to paint such wonderful wordy portraits, fewer still who have your ability. This is truly fabulous writing. I won’t nag you to write more often for there are too many nags, well meaning though they be, but I shall say while you are in this prolific phase thank you for the gift of your touch beloved one it is truly wonderful.  Love and warm stuff as always Mushy   Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Love it! Suthern cranks it up another notch....well done! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I guess the Rat and the Captain deserve a round of applause for setting that fire where the suthern sun don't shine! Bravo, dear poetess! Keep 'em comin'! We're all awaitin'!  Huggums, EA |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
All she needed was the right person/persons to "push" her... |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
hahahahahahahaha...........your poor cousin! I said I'm going to buy a gun and start a war, |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Hey Toe... lol.. I think she just needed to grow out of some of the things that haunt her you know... I don't think it has squat to do with the who... more to do with the when.... Now.. why don't you go build a fire under her fanny for something with a bit of spice... I'm guessing you could convince her... lol |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
smiling big......at the poem, and the comments...timing is everything...or so they say....cours *blink blink* that must mean I am seriously out of sync.... rofg....love this poem lady |
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Bonfirelight Member
since 2003-06-19
Posts 85London, England |
That's brilliant. brilliant story, brilliantly told with brilliant words. love it |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
 A voice of honesty |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern We had a parrot in the flower shop at one time that had a foul mouth....shocked some customers with words, he did..but when he ate the accounts receivables...that was the last straw. I loved this story and poem. Great job!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Cpat: He was ready for long-term care himself! LOL Thank you so much... and I'm going to pretend I didn't see that last question. *G* PS: Thank you very much, kind lady! *S* Marsha: I'd tell you to hush if you nagged... and you know it! LOL That would be the pot calling the kettle black, right? *G* Thank you so much! *S* Ratleader: But I think the pen just broke! LOL Thank you, my friend... very much. *S* EA: Now wait a minute... what kind of angel are you, ENJOYING my discomfiture? LOL Thank you! *S* Toerag: I was tag-teamed! LOL But Cpat's right... it took the right when. *S* Thank you! *S* Wind: He still moans. LOL Thank you! Cpat: Now wait a minute! LOL I think I'm gonna take my fanny home to safety! LOL jellybeans: ROFL @ out of sync... how well I know that place, ladey. *S* Thank you so much... love you! *S* Bonfirelight: I thank you so much... welcome to Passions! *S* QjQ: Thank you! *S* Martie: ROFL... I love that story! LOL Check your email. *G* I guess everyone has a point at which they say no more. *G* Thank you! *S* |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I kept looking at the title, and I said.. yanno you need to read that, cause it will probably be funny... I was right, it is! Thanx for the grin and laugh. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
your "gonna live forever" is about right..many of the bigger birds can live 10-20 years... LOL talk about commitment... Thats like being married and having the mother-inlaw live there LOL My brother had a Myna... taught it to do the tarzan yell... and to meow and say "here kitty kitty"... seemed like a cute idea till the neighbors cat answered the call thru an open window. LOL Cute and creative story telling in rhyme Ruhtie...too bad your poetry is for the birds.  ...sorry it was just too easy.. like a chicken joke..WAKKA WAKKA rofl... HEY.. I know... RON AND ED should get you a bird and teach it to nag you to post.  See...Im just full of good ideas hehe All I can feel is this distance between you and me. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Magnus: Thank YOU... I'm so glad you enjoyed! *S* JM: ROFL @ mother-in-law and poetry for the birds... just how much of that raspberry tea have you had, anyway? LOL As for that other suggestion... I prefer charming gentlemen any day... suthern ain't stupid! LOL Thank you... for both the read and the grins. *G* |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed this poetic Piece Ruth!  ARCTIC WIND |
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