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Shining Stars ... read in case of Blizzard Warnings
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Shining Stars ... read in case of Blizzard Warnings |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London 
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~~~ The walls have started to move again the elusive flicker beyond my sight I feel it then almost see it ~ There's something behind me Don't Look ! Dear God ... Make it Leave! ... what's that noise ... there it is again ... ..................................................................... Oh man ... ~ This is happening too often I need to get out get off this computer breathe fresh air ... and shout ~ I'll go for a walk round the block with the dog It's quarter to three and the snow's thick as fog ~ I lean back and get set as I open the gate the dog drags me through as if her sling shot could wait ~ My feet start to slide as we round the first curve Jump over two snow drifts and dragged through the third ~ A neighborhood cat steps out of the night "dear God hear my prayer get this cat out of sight " ~ A meow and a bark drifting loud down the street The leash I grip tight as I'm pulled off my feet ~ Every dog within earshot joins in the howl and I'm dragged through a bush before I throw in the towel ~ I lie there for ages heart pounding with fright I notice the snowflakes drift by out of sight ~ They dance and they swirl and they land on my nose My feet are so cold I can't wiggle my toes ~ Just then ... the snow ceases the night sky ... opens bright The stars ... how they glitter my God what a sight ~ Big dipper ... Orion they're all in the sky Then up walks my dog sticks her tongue in my eye ~ I spit and I sputter then get up on one knee As our neighborhood watch started laughing at me ~ They help me brush off chew the fat for a while We exchange a few laughs then head home with a smile ~ The dog had her walk and I needed a rest Now the walls are dead still ..... but ..... ....... the floor ....... ~~~ |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
I feel like I just watched a Disney movie...one with Dean Jones and the Ugly Dachshound I think is the one that comes to mind. A delightful tale and view of your breaking away from the impending walls. Great piece! Thanks for sharing. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You made me smile. It's good to read you again. A |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Yes the world is a different place now. I'm not into Facebook and twitter but it is nice to hear a voice once in a while instead of emails. I don't text either. This was a funny poem about the adventures of the outside world ha...Enjoyed Rex.  ~Victoria I was adored once too. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hilarious bit of writing. Very much so . . . ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
Haha! what a funny poem this turned out to be. I laughed at each part, trying my best not to stirr the others. Ah, what a perfect way to bring out the embarassing of moments with laughter. I was drawn in and felt as if I was being dragged...hmmm I might have. However, great poem, I might be laughing for awhile... but oh the stars are truly shining bright that night!! Have a wonderful day  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Just so wonderful to read you once again. A fun-filled walk it was too. |
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