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Comparative Shopping |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia 
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My Daddy showed me how to make a "tractor" from an empty spool of thread, a rubber band and a pencil. Countless hours of joy Winding it up Watching it run Across the table and floor My Mama showed me how to run a string through the holes of a button. Countless hours of joy Winding it up Applying tension Allowing slack Hearing the buzzing sound. My son showed me this complicated, fancy toy that he wanted. I could not understand why it cost almost fifty dollars. But, I guess that is a great deal. Considering that an empty spool of thread and a button on a string are priceless. |
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Tempest Member
since 2006-04-28
Posts 247dont eat paint chips!!!! |
hey its tempest, i dont coment on this forum too much but ur on my myspace so i will,this was beautiful. i liked this alot. it really got across how you feel. later bryan |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
not only did it cross over how you feel, but certainly brings to mind...how joyous, marvelous and sometimes extraordinary, the mundane of life, really is... many thanks |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
Tempest, Thank you for your reply. I seriously doubt that it is me on your MySpace. LeeJ, Thank you Yep Thats me... All mundane and stuff... |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
... and this is priceless, too  Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry So poignant with a smile...I really enjoyed reading this poem!!  |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Your poem is priceless! My kids enjoyed making games, building a doll house (rarely played with once finished), experimenting with food, etc. far more than any purchased toy, except trikes or bikes. My grandkids loved making paper, and roasting mini marshmellows on toothpicks over a candle flame more than any toys I had for them. I love teaching kids the simple things like whisling with a blade of grass. Rae |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
you know I had the same toys when I was a kid Grandpa made 'em for me oh Uriah I guess change is the essence of life but I still make button buzzers for my grandkids... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
XO, not only are this poem and your memories "priceless" ~ you the boy ~ and the man, are as well.  Giving you a big warm hug 'n smile, EA |
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