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Zzyzxian Eclipsian Celestiality
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Zzyzxian Eclipsian Celestiality |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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Zzyzxian Eclipsian Celestiality There’s such a pile of mystic poop That won’t begin to compost, As if some druid who couldn’t read Had the whole scoop, or almost…. But there are those astronomers Who wax all demagogic, And I can’t morph its beauty Into solipsistic logic. I’m left with this: it’s nothing About stars on the ecliptic, Nor earth and moon both swerving Round some orbital elliptic. I like to watch and that’s enough, So I won't pick and choose ‘em, My honey and my telescope – I’ve got two arms; I’ll use ‘em! I know a tiny desert town Named just to be amusing, Last in the book but first in mine: Its dark skies I’ll be choosing. Though it’s a strange amalgam Of astrology and physics, Come next eclipse we’ll celebrate The Syzygy in Zzyzx! [This message has been edited by Ratleader (03-11-2006 10:17 PM).] |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
My face hurts. It has been quite some time since it was stretched into so wide a smile. Fantastic ! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Easy for you to say!!!!  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 reading this aloud might cause a seizure |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
It came to me the other day, that it had been a while since I'd written a poem and had fun doing it -- always that good feeling of creating something new, but not fun... That's all handled now -- this may be silly, but writing it was a joy! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Buttons Junior Member
since 2006-02-27
Posts 34 |
Mr. Ratleader, This took me for quite a whirl! It was sure fun to read. Buttons |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh my goodness! I know where Zzyzx is! Was this poem as much fun for you as it was for me? |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yep -- and I love that little non-burg.....just for that name. I hear they actually named it that because they wanted it to have the last name in any atlas of the world....and succeeded! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ed, There really is a hamlet knamed this? It surely exceeds my imagzinazxhyn! I continue to be overwhelmed with your zelection of topics and the creativity and expertise in which you write! mizcellanea |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed....Your sense of humor is showing...also your fun play on words got mine showing...both good things to do. Very much enjoyed!!  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Oh yes....though it's a bit of a stretch to call it a town, even in the desert...... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zzyzx,_California ....my second favorite town name is Why, Arizona....an excellent question in itself...to which the answer is, because that's where the mule died. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Oh? Words going? 'Bated breath here -- bring it on! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Giggling through one of your poems might not be the norm... but finding excellence in every line is. *S* This is delightful!!! But do be warned... when you're famous and your poems are required reading, every elocution class is gonna hate you for this tongue tangler! LOL pssssttt... *G* Don't think I didn't notice... you RHYMED!!! (oh happy day!!! LOL) |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
zzzzzzzzzzat's funny...  smiling mystic poop even in that, there dwell universes within universes Y'can tell a lot by poop, mystic or otherwise. That's why docs always want a sample. For example, did you know that poop which sinks to the bottom is prolly full of unabsorbed minerals (sometimes which mineral can even be distinguised by color) which can indicate a vitamin deficiency?  And then there's cat poop--considered a delicacy among dogs because the short intestinal tract in the cat renders its droppings considered edible by dogs. Then there's... well,  I obviously know more than my fair share about poop. Thanks for the smile Ed.  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
LOL!! Oh boy do I ever know about that stuff! In addition to some non-physical kinds which roughly five people on the planet (three of them PiP members, alas) have sent my way from time to time..... You might say it's my family business! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Wow. I have gone from amused to bemused to confused. Family Business? Not sure I wanna know...but just in case it's plumbing maybe you are referring to, I could sure use some advice about the dreaded wall mount toilet. As for who e mails you, Ed? Zat's more information than I needed thank you. I'm on small portions these days. More efficient digestion, yanno. *laughing* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yep, I just finished one of the chapters in the main manual that's used to run sewer plants..... most definitely a family business! For the rest, oh, haven't had any deliveries lately so my supply's running a bit low....maybe I'll go drum up some business! The shocking thing, given how cantankerous I am, is that it's so few! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Really? Great. bouncing grin face here Then you do know--the wall mount toilet only accepts so much, um, debris, right? Now I suspected that a tree fell on the sewer--but nobody was around to see it, so surely that couldn't happen, right?  But the fact is--it just won't flush proper without a little added pressure.  Actually, that's kind of a neat metaphor right there, methinks. *chuckle* Some days it does pay to chew through the leather restraints. thanks Ed I'm back to amused. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Oh gack! You just gave me the best laugh I've had since I wrote this thing! I'm a numbskull with the smileys, or I'd be pastin' in the one with the big ol' hug! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Oops, neglecting our Suthern gal here..... ....and I KNOW how you deplore being ignored, having seen it! (Should I.....?) I also know that you know, how much I appreciate your kind words....you understand my work so well. And yeah, I do break down and rhyme once in a while....sometimes both at once! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
LOLing @ both at once... *G* VERY clever! *G* And oh YES!!! LOL Pity my coworkers for having to hear me hum more verses of Oh Happy Day (at least they're not having to hear me SING! LOL) and... a certain other song! LOL Should you? *G* Absolutely NOT!!!! LOL Or... why not? LOL |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your apparent joy of writing has resulted in this reader's definite joy of reading! Keep looking up!  Linda |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Sure glad you mentioned this! You are too much! Love it! miscellanea |
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