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The Plight of the Bumblegum (slightly comical)
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The Plight of the Bumblegum (slightly comical) |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
The Plight of the Bumblegum Buzzing along the pavement, she lifted up a hum Carried her brown-bagged groceries, stepped in a pile of gum. It didn’t take long to notice the lagging of her shoe, The consideration of the bubbler, and the wad that someone threw. The mighty hummer shook her head and smiled a note or two, Thanking God her fortune, thank God she had a shoe! She pulled and tugged and kneed a dance Then came Channel two They filmed and taped her bubblegum prance What was she to do? An employer (of Mega-wealth) saw her little dance Her ‘Stick-to-it-ness’ couldn’t help but to make him laugh! He laughed so hard the building shook The concrete came undone! Then pretty soon the concrete peeled The little wad of gum. “I must must have her, Must have her on my staff! Give that girl a job and raise, Golly, she makes me laugh!” “What became of the shoe?” you ask. It was bronzed, antiqued and waxed, Firmly, it was placed upon a walnut plaque. Below it reads, “When in a sticky situation, Always dance and laugh.” ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Seems like I always resort to humor when I'd rather cry. [This message has been edited by miscellanea (03-14-2006 10:17 PM).] |
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eor Senior Member
since 2002-09-26
Posts 959blues & greys |
CUTE! This put a smile onmy face  thank you. A change is going to come... |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Thank you, eor! I needed a pickmeup today. To know I put a smile on someone's face makes my evening go so much better. misce [This message has been edited by miscellanea (03-14-2006 05:22 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Misceeeee You picked me up too!!! Thanking you!  {My mother used to play Flight of the Bumblebee on the piano....} |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Martie, Thank you, Lady! I asked my hubby the other day about the ending of that song...I couldn't remember, "Does the bumblebee get swatted in the end?" (I haven't heard it in ages, but always was intrigued at the speed and skill it was played!) Your mother must have been quite an accomplished musician to have played that! Lucky you to have been inspired by her. hugs, cathy |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Sure made me laugh too misc'e! This is a real goody. I admire your ability to write with such humor. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Hey, what's the alternative? Thank you so much, Lady. I really appreciate your appreciation... Have a good evening. Again, thanks. miscellanea |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This one made even me chuckle....rofl. Oh, I do really like it, C.! ....jo |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Seems like I always resort to humor when I'd rather cry. /pip/Forum94/HTML/001982.html ....nuff said.... Except for this (read my mind)..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
I loved it Misc'e! Very clever and very funny to, you had me laughing out loud. :-) |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
iliana, You? I made YOU laugh? Ah... my night endeavor has proved to be worth it! You so funny big sis! Remember the trip to Columbus. You a good laffer! Thanks for your kind words. miscellanea |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ratleader, My mind ain't so good at mind reading these daze! Think I'm ready to call it a night... Thanks, Ed, for your reply. miscellanea |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Steven, I'm so glad you thought it funny. It took me two weeks, three days, six hours, 52 minutes, and 29 seconds to get all that gummydoo off my shoe! And its always by the firehydrants! You think I'd learn not to step in it! Just kidding. Glad you had a laugh. This makes me happy. miscellanea |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sometimes you just have to laugh to keep from crying... even if it turns out you're doing both. *S* I like this very much, my friend... you gave me a grin... and also that "been there" feeling! *S* |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
lol... This is good... “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
suthern, wink... Thanks, my sweet friend. misc'e el campeador, Glad you enjoyed! misc'e |
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