Older Brother {just kidding}

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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-04-07 10:56 AM

If you're fearful for your daughter,
just give her an older brother.
He will watch her like a hawk,
forevermore.

If the job's too big for one,
she's still having too much fun,
then do like Mom and Dad did;
give her four.

I used to cry and wonder why,
when I met a special guy,
he came to the house to call
and that was all.

I just simply couldn't figure,
when he'd seemed so very eager,
he'd look at his watch and murmur,
"Goodby all."

Then one day I met the one,
who I thought had set the sun,
and I knew if this one left,
I'd be bereft.

But he just up and stayed
and he said we should be wed,
now I'd not be an old maid
forevermore.

I learned after I was married,
why those fellows never tarried;
why they couldn't wait to leave
and close the door.

Those guys were scared you see,
they were given the third degree,
by brother after brother after brother
after brother.

But this one they couldn't scare,
took them up on every dare,
and told each one of them
I'll see her more.

The young fellow they approved,
was the one I truly loved,
so I guess I will forgive them,
after all.

by joyce 04/07/01

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 04-09-2001).]

Dopey Dope

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Member Patricius

since 2000-08-30

Posts 11132
San Juan, Puerto Rico

1 posted 2001-04-07 01:36 PM

Nicely done. I liked this. It was a very fun read.

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

inot2B
Member Elite

since 2000-09-18

Posts 2205
Arkansas

2 posted 2001-04-07 03:33 PM

Enjoyed, I had two older brothers and they took very good care of me.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

3 posted 2001-04-07 03:35 PM

Thank you both,. I had 4 older brothers and they were very protective, even though I might have exaggerated a little. Joyce

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

4 posted 2001-04-07 06:30 PM

I'll bet you didn't exaggerate much....I had wished for an older brother...but I ended up being the oldest of three....so all was left to me!

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2001-04-07 06:50 PM

Joyce: This is light-hearted and clever. Fun to read. I envy you having brothers. I always wanted one, but I was oldest of four girls.

Betty Lou Hebert

Yu Lan
Senior Member

since 2000-04-13

Posts 1462
New Zealand

6 posted 2001-04-09 04:04 AM

Heh.. very good Joyce.. ^^ I have an older brother.. I'm not really sure how protective of me he is.. I guess some, yes.

and I know he knew my love before I did.. This is lovely Joyce..
-Lynne

"He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu

[This message has been edited by Yu Lan (edited 04-09-2001).]

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

7 posted 2001-04-09 05:54 AM

I can relate to this! My brother is two years older...

Suzanne Arlene
Member

since 2000-10-09

Posts 377
Ontario, Canada

8 posted 2001-04-09 05:47 PM

I can relate too I have 3 older brothers and my husband still talks about his third degree . Was a real pleasure to read.I enjoyed it very much

Suzanne

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