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Bodger
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since 2005-06-12
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Tolerance for a short time

0 posted 2006-05-27 11:14 AM


Froggy's words made me think and Froggy knows me, so she knows my sense of fun and I always enjoy her writing

Dave

         From a Mother to her Son and Reply


Now Son
I brought you up right
Your shoes always clean

And I dont have to take fright

If you are knocked down by a horse and cart
By cycle
Or car

Or by machine

I taught you to respect women
How they are the softer sex
And bear with their problems

So you know next

Yes you have taught me
My shoes are always clean
Other garments shining

That should never be seen

How women are the softer sex
I bear with their problems
And now know to duck next

Just before the sobbing

As the plates hit the wall
And I dance the polka
As never before

But can I ask just one little thing

It is a bold chill here
Wind going nether
In rings and rings, I feel

Chasing around me
And never, saying never
No matter where I bound

Up the creek or in the heather

Pimples on my arms

The Navy want's the sound
Have you brought anything
That goes around and around

Acne

I'd settle for anything
To wrap around this frame
Shoes and everything looks ok

But clothes would look the same

Dave

© Copyright 2006 Dave Page - Cirencester UK - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
1 posted 2006-05-27 11:37 AM


Bodger
Enjoyed the read.

Bodger
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Tolerance for a short time
2 posted 2006-05-27 11:46 AM


Thanks Seymour

There are times of the day, when I should just be placed, where I can not write to humanity and all derivatives.

Dave

Martie
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California
3 posted 2006-05-27 02:13 PM


Dave...I really liked this conversation...very interesting!
froggy
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since 2003-06-23
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4 posted 2006-05-27 06:15 PM


A wonderful read Dave.
I am keeping this one as I have all your others.

:-)

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace."

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

Midnitesun
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Gaia
5 posted 2006-05-27 10:23 PM


and yes, I agree
another Dave keeper
what an enoyable read

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