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Being 7... (Inspired by Effayel's'the Time of Our Lives)
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Being 7... (Inspired by Effayel's'the Time of Our Lives) |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Back when the days were always Long and sunny. And 'Scooby Doo' was often funny And my nose was usually runny And about money We never needed to worry. The highlight of my day Was when the home-time bell rang And it was time to play. I usually ran round my friend's house to eat tea Which was always a special treat for me 'Cause there was never any brocolli And we never had to think About doing what was right Being quiet and polite 'Behaviour' didn't seem to be the operative word Being seen and not heard We were allowed to be loud And to scream and shout Who knows what we'd talk about? It didn't really matter You know how children like to natter. it was probably things like... I dunno, working out how old we'd be At the turn of the century... '26' '26?' 'Crumbs!' We had to re-do our sums Using all of our fingers And both of our thumbs That just seemed so impossibly And omminously Far away. Too far away, We still had a lot of time And a lot of games to play. No time for overthinking About the shapes Our futures might take Far too long to wait And speculate About which roads down which We were to be driven Our futures, Wives and lives, Children, livlihoods, Mortgages All those things Were just a 'given'. 'Cause this all seems a long time past Before the days started whizzing by In the blinking of an eye And the sky seems sometimes Overcast... |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Simon... lovely memories here... thanks for taking me back to my youth... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Simon, This works so well. It takes me back. Most of out time was spent sitting on the settlement house steps, and telling big lies to each other. It was fun. Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I had a big smile when I read this one Simon, It really rolled back the years for me. It seems I'm not the only one who doesn't like brochli. much enjoyed Lindsay |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
just very goooooood!!!! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
very Much Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND Life isn't just given to you Life is about Creating it  ......-Arctic Wind |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Simon I am delighted to have been the catalyst for this. It is amazing & having admired all of your work to date, I have to say I consider this to be your finest piece yet. It strikes so many chords with me (especially the broccoli !) I can identify with every line you wrote. Good job my friend.....You nailed it.  Cheers John |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Just saved it to my library for future re reading... |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
this is hiarious and feel good |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Yes! I can relate to "in the blinking of an eye". This is soooo true. You did a great job here. And for you nice guys who so love broccoli, here comes:     Margherita |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
!If molto divertente di Margherita devo mangiare il broccolo, io insisto che è seguito dal vostro tiramisu fatto domestico! Ragazzo Dell'OH  Ragazzo Dell'OH!molti amore ed affetto a voi.... John |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
hehe ragazzo dell'OH, va bene d'accordo! Vieni a mangiare un ottimo tiramisù!!  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yeah cool write here *library* |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
No offence, but can people stop conversing in Spanish here cause, I probably should, but I don't fully understand. Margherita, thanx for your horrible picture, it reminds me of why I hate brocolli so... |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
And thank you to everyone who gives up their time in order to write comments. They are always so cherished & welcome... |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Simon I meant to post an apology here for going off at a tangent with Margherita, I should have e mailed her with my tongue in cheek response rather than hijacking your post....sorry! To translate: I said if we have to eat the broccoli, she has to send us both some home made tiramisu....BTW, it is Italian & not Spanish...check out babelfish.com for the free on line translator, it can be fun & useful, again my apologies.... John |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Of course! Thanx John, it's quite alright, I'm not bothered really, it's my fault for not learning other languages...!(you must stop apologising to me!I Thank you for your comments...! |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
this is great! so enjoyed! Robert |
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