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Kavika Junior Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 35Wyoming |
There was a country doctor, who worked in this small town He tried to help the sickly, and the people who were down He always made his house calls; and never did he say 'I can't start the healing, unless you start to pay' He had a little office in the middle of the town and folks would come to see him from miles and miles around The payments that he got were not always in money a chicken, a hog, a loaf of bread, sometimes a jar of honey One day I went to see him but on his office there was a little wooden sign saying 'Office moved upstairs' He'd fixed his little office with a homey atmosphere and all the many patients thought the office was so dear Then one sad day, we missed him. He had a heart attack and when he died that Sunday morn; it took the town aback They had the largest funeral they'd ever held in town Each person carried little stones, as many as they found They piled the stones up by his grave. They reached so high up there And on the top they placed his sign, saying, "Office moved upstairs!" ``Some have learnt many Tricks of sly Evasion, Instead of Truth they use Equivocation, And eke it out with mental Reservation, Which is to good Men an Abomination. '' - Benjamin Franklin |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Grtandma Amy, This is a touching and delightful poem-flavored with simple country charm & goodness that brings back many memories of what used to be-and many who have touched my life in great and unselfish ways. Thank you for sharing it with us, David "GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb) |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Grandma Amy; I love this poem so much, I just read it to my husband and we both enjoyed it! I sure wish we had doctors like that in this day and age. I remember when our doctor used to make house calls. Sad to see such personal and loving care from the medical profession disappear. Beautifully written poem, such perfect rhyme and flow! Love, Ellie 02 |
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Snb4everm Junior Member
since 2000-05-15
Posts 38 |
I absolutely adore this poem. It has such sweet innocence. Reminds me of days gone by. Really touching  |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Dear Grandma Amy, A delightful read. Reminders of a country doctor I knew as a little girl. Sweet memories. Blessings, marcy |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Such a sweet poem, very touching! Almost made me cry. Great job with this one! I sit and ponder and lift thoughts from my consciousness, spilling them forth to here, raising my lit cigarette and blowing smoke in the face of reality. [This message has been edited by Echo Rhayne (edited 05-17-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This is great! There's nothing that can replace them kind. The caring they had for people and genuine concern for their well being. It seems to be few and far between these days. We had a good one when we lived in GA and I sure do miss him. Haven't found one like him since. I love how you ended this poem! I really enjoyed this immensely! Fantastic job  <*\\\>< Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. |
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Grandma Amy - I loved this, it's so full of the "good ol' days" - what a great way you have of telling stories. This is beautiful. Bonnie |
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Kavika Junior Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 35Wyoming |
oh dear, thank you everyone for your sweet comments. It is sad to see the drastic changes from my younger years to today, but the memories are always here. That is until I lose my memory in my 90's hehe. But hey I think for my age I am doing pretty darn good God bless you all! Grandma Amy ``Some have learnt many Tricks of sly Evasion, Instead of Truth they use Equivocation, And eke it out with mental Reservation, Which is to good Men an Abomination. '' - Benjamin Franklin |
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