Open Poetry #41 |
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Deputy Moderators, "The Lubricants " of PIP |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania ![]() |
The deputies are lubricants And we are merely cogs Posting our most fragile hearts Onto aesthetic blogs They are like the slippery skin Of croaking poet frogs Fortunate are we to have This oil of which we speak To smooth the rusty edges of These wheels that grind and squeak A smooth and velvet aloe lotion Comforting the meek It is the Vaseline of PIP We hold in such esteem The WD-40 marshals Who defend the poet dream The ones whose days are longer Than our days will ever seem I stop lighthearted reverie And take a serious tone For they’ve devoted hours and hours To verses of my own And gave a more enriching gift Than I have ever known Dear moderators, take a bow And take a little pause For we are the recipients Of Ron’s devoted cause And you deserve no less than this A loud sustained applause And lots of thanks And lots of love And hugs And more hugs Thank you Liz |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Liz, might I join you in singing their praises?!? They are tirelessly working behind the scenes keeping the pip ship afloat and the engines running smoothly. I, too, am much appreciative of their efforts. This poem was a lovely gesture ~ and lovely in form. ![]() PiP, PiP Hoooray! Hugs to all! EA |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
To express our gratitude is important indeed and you did this in a very charming way. I join you in praising the work of our deputy moderators. Love, Margherita ![]() |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz??? How about a ![]() and an email too? Even without those two things, I've flowers just for you! ![]() |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Laughing and giggling over this... WD-40.... ![]() I've been called MUCH worse! You got a giggle, and laughter IS healthy! I miss you, Lady Santos... and this is one of the reasons why. Nothing will EVER erase your wit! ![]() |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Altho' I've not been able to stay with pip these days, I've always been charmed by your contributions. Indeed, pip folk do oil the cogs of our souls. I found the following in the "Sally Forth" comic strip yesterday. In the series of panels supposedly forecasting the new TV season, the following promo is offered: " Elizabeth Santos was the leading veterinarian for mythical beasts until the day she was diagnosed with dementia and her patients proved to be elaborate sock puppets." Perhaps the author Francesco Marciuliano knows you? I hope the above brings you a chuckle. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ha Ha Ha!!!! (wont tell him that's really me) This is hilarious! Thanks! Liz |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
AhLizzyLady~ It's no wonder we love you so much~ And in the words of my grandfather, "leave 'em laughing"~ The guy deputy mods can be WD-40 ... I wanna be K-Y !! ![]() *Huglets* ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I couldn't belieive it when I saw your name. I wonder if the creator knows another whom he's spoofing. I see any mythical beasts, I'll send them your way. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Thanks so much for this lighthearted, yet sincere work of appreciation. It gives those of us who also greatly appreciate the constant work done by these dedicated deputies a chance to agree with you. Rae |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read ![]() |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Elizabeth, How wonderful of you to pay tribute to the mods here! ![]() Corinne |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
this and the responses brought a smile~~ Thank you, Liz for your beautiful poetry. M |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Good thing we have mod or we'd go hog wild on this site...walking on the wild side...James |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A fine tribute, Liz, from the queen of the site. ![]() We may be the oil, but Toerag is the dipstick! ![]() |
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