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It's The Thought That Counts......
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It's The Thought That Counts...... |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity 
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I wanted to write you both a Valentine But I didn’t know where to start So I thought what I would do Is get a Tattoo Of a Big Red pulsing Heart I decided to have your names Etched in flames With swallows circling overhead But when I sat in the Chair And they began to shave off the hair I collapsed on the floor instead ... "Ignorance is the Enemy...." [This message has been edited by effjayel (02-15-2008 07:39 AM).] |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, Very nice work. Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
thank you for the smiles!  |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
My friend (it's not me honest!) has half a tatoo on his shoulder. He says it hurt far too much to hang around. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Bobby, Thanks for the vote... very similar name to the guardian of our “ Felix” any connection or purely coincidence? If it is the latter, then may I be the first to give you a warm welcome to the Pip family...... Margherita So pleased to make you smile but I must admit to being less than happy with this one. It was ‘cobbled’ together in the last 15 minutes in an attempt to cheer myself up. I did want to write something romantic / happy but was unable to locate the necessary spark... Si, I’m sure you can still get the tattoos in the bubble gum that you have to spit on ! LOL....are you sure it’s not you?? "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, I'm the same Bobby Jordan. I had trouble when my ISP went down for a time. Thanks for the welcome back. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
No Probs Bobby, hope Felix & Co were not sitting on the ISP when it went down!! John "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
unlike most love...tatoos are forever... |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
A heart untouched bumped faster A lip unkissed was redder because today, the Valentine time I simply had a fever. I don't want to share the love bug but it strives out its desire.  I am having a flu Cough, cough, cough have a happy Valentine, dear John!!! If this does not bring my temperature down, hope it can bring your mood up. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Tom You always bring my mood up & make me smile (Smiling now!) sorry you got the 'flu, it must be the foggy weather you are having right now....stay in bed & get better soon my friend. John "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Dear John, thank you very much. You know, it is the thought that counts.... You are so right  In reality, it does not work this way, dear John.  I just dragged myself out to pick up my "GPS"s from school and I have to prepare dinner. And I have to practice for tomorrow evening's performance in church..The old Sarah. While the thought is sitting on the couch predicting the election |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Good one John, it gave me quite a smile. Lindsay |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Love poems that make me smile. Ida |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Lindsay & March, counting Margherita ( & myself after Tom's reply) that makes 4 smiles generated by this and to think I was not going to put it up.Thanks for the grins ! Toe, that is so true... Tom, Hope you are feeling better today & all goe's well at church tonight... John "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks for the laugh today |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
PS. The pleasure is all mine, really ! As I said, I was not going to post it as I did not think it was up to the mark...I am pleased to have made a few folk smile with it. Thanks again John |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
John~ Like the poem ... and greatly enjoy seeing your picture~ And that young lady is no doubt the charming girl of your love poetry~ Have a lovely~ *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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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks Marge, it is always a joy to have a comment from you. And yes, that is my little princess... Thank You John |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Dear John, when I wrote to you, I indeed had a fever. And later came back to read again very briefly, I thought I saw your picture. at 39C I thought I had a illusion. You indeed post your picture ...with your lovely daughter. How warm to see that!!!! and YOu are very handsome man. Why Oscar made people named John or Jack quite plain? Have a wonderful day. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks Tom......Where do I send the check again, or you prefer Western Union??  PS, you think that is an adoring look on Her face? Nope, I'm stood on Her foot.... |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
How interesting that it was in my mind that I would have made a comment on how this little girl adored his father. I loved her genuine expression. But under 38.5C I forgot. Now I am quite disappointed at knowing the truth.  |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Tom, I was only joking, that truly is the look of love in her eyes & I am so lucky that she feels as strongly for me as I do for her....I guess it is because I was the main one who raised her from the day I held her in my arms for the first time until she started nursery. She is at the moment taking one of the lead roles in the church pantomine & is by all accounts getting rave reviews.I get to go & see for myself tomorrow,,,, |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
I am so glad to read a loving father's heart. You are a wonderful father, John. I myself have a great father too. He spoiled me in many ways. No doubt,Little Rhiannon is one of the luckiest child. ----- Little girl Rhiannon Little elegant lady Put on your prettiest spring dress The one with a huge butterfly at back That Mommy has tied it neatly for many many years with her heart And laced around with snow flakes And wear your beautiful straw hat The one with little rose buds In pink along the edge The long satin ribbons fly In Daddy’ smile. Go out, dear little girl To climb a tree To listen to your Daddy’s scream And stroll through a mud pond To watch mommy’s tear dropping down. Then you know how much they love you. They always want you to be as clean as a pearl And back to the form shell To be nurtured In the greatest tenderness. I'll try to edit it to make it rhyme. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Tom, Thank you very much. You are a dear man & have decided to make you my bestest cyber pal if you don’t mind? Your comments are always a delight to read & I have a strong feeling of friendship between us. I love the poem you did for Rhiannon & would love to see the finished version..... I will pick it up at Denny’s on Sunset in May, Ok?? Take care & I hope you have recovered from the ‘flu... Your Friend John |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
That was downright precious!!!! My smile is sooo big ~ that it hurts!  Here is a belated  for you, for Valentine's Day! I can well-imagine how special your wife and daughter must have found this piece of your heart ~ and humour! lolLinda |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
your thoughts are beautiful.... as well as ideas for icons to match! You know you're in love, when you can't fall asleep,because reality is finally better than your dream~Dr.Seuss |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
LOL......very cute Valentine.....hope it was a good day for you! |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Linda Thank you for the smiley heart, now you got me back ‘cos my smile is hurtin’ too ! Rhiannon loved the ditty, as for my wife.... Her comment would need to be posted in the Mature section !! ARH Icon relate to that..... Iliana, Yes, it was my Daughter got nominated as Citizen of the year, I was so proud I thought my chest would burst ! |
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