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I Have An Attic Too..(In response to Balladeer's Fine Poem)
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I Have An Attic Too..(In response to Balladeer's Fine Poem) |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I found Puff The Magic Dragon, A Mickey Mantle Baseball Glove, A Teddy Bear my mother gave me, Boxes full of love. My Attic's just a refuge, For memories gone bye, Going through these boxes, Makes me want to cry. Balladeer seems to find, Subjects near and dear to me, It's funny how his thinking, Brings back such memories. I guess that's why I love him, Not just his wit and rhyme, It's as though he knows how, To read my simple mind. I don't post too many poems these days, Have nothing much to say, But I read most everything, That you all post most everyday. My life's been very turbulent, You would think much differently, If you knew the real Toerag, And what I used to be. This place is much like therapy, I read and learn and think, Like the "Attic" Balladeer has written, And the memories his wisdom brings. [This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 01-18-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Toerag...great big ((((HUGS)))) here |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
You're so loveable Darling..  Lots of HUSG Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so sweet, Toe, just like you! I'm sorry for your turbulence and hope you experience tranquility real soon! (((HUGS))) Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
There's nothing simple about your mind, dear one... and your own poems are often therapy for those much in need of laughter. I thank you for those. I thank you also for those poems that bring tears not of laughter but from a heart that's been touched... such as this one. I wish you only good memories, dear friend... for you give me so many! Big hugs... and lots of smooches! |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Oh Toe...I didn't know you had a serious side!  This was absolutely lovely! hehe I'm still looking at your photo of your "skill" in wood whittling!  I thought the deminsions were fine BTW. I don't believe you were too far out of proportion...  If I were a tree, that's how I'd want to go! So many talents in just one man? whew.....(wiping brow)  ** I'm reaching for the brightest star I've ever seen - knock my ladder out from under me, and you'll wish you hadn't !! -pFF ** Here's to 2000! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I came in for a by-play on Toe's sarcastic wit to watch but instead saw a man say he'd been taken in by 'Deer's "touch" with words, with charm, all unarmed our very Toe had become undone, remarkable, isn't he, folks, to honor truth, and then some. [Good one Toe! Likes me a lot!] Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
LOL @pFF.....  I'm still enjoying that one myself. You think he keeps it in the attic, Gen???  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Toe, you are so good at touching hearts in one way or another--so glad to see you! In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Buzz man... you know I love ya bro...I don't care what Long John says about ya...  |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Ahh Toe....Mike appreciates you as well as do the rest of us. Keep writing my friend and we will keep reading! |
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fc Member
since 2000-01-18
Posts 130 |
yep you are right through the turbulance this place is theraputic...and reading poems like this is what helps the most |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Toerag, I don't know you like the others do here, but I know a poetic soul when I stumble over one. This poem? Simple, poignant, smile~inducing. Thanks  Claire |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Good poem! I enjoy seeing you go toe to Toe with Balladeer!  |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Excellent poem Toerag. Always enjoy reading your posts. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, I opened this poem only after putting on a suit of armor with my explosive-sniffing dog sitting next to me. I went through it word by word, line by line, analyzing....knowing that hidden somewhere in these seemingly innocent words, poisonous thorns were hidden aimed at causing me to writhe in pain and abuse....and I finally found it. You have written a decent, sincere poem! What a dastardly trick!! You knew I would be looking for a booby trap and you played it straight!!! Is there no trusting you???? btw, excellent job |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Toe- Tucked away in the attic I'm pleased to say ... is a man who takes the time ... to set a smile in play. So go back to the attic, look under the big box pile, you'll find a ToeRag doll, who placed upon my face ... this great big smile ! THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR ~THE REAL TOERAG~ ! Priceless. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Hey there buddy ol pal! Ol Balladeer has a way of making one think don't he? hehe You know you keep mentioning the person you used to be, and it's just that Toe. Who is past is not who is NOW. You are a different person and I think I would think the same if I knew your past or not! Hugs and the same of your poetry! hehe I love it! <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Thank you all for the kind replies, They mean so much to me, It almost makes tearful eyes, (Or else I need to pee?) Seriously though I thank you, You're all so kind and sweet, And though 'Deer' is such a charmer, He'd best not mis-place his armor! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I don't know who you were but I do know who you are, and I like you just fine, just the way you are, and keep writing Love ya Liz |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Yo Toe: Well looky there... straight forward and sincere without a single thorn to prick our old Balladeer. Do you have a temp my friend? Hmmm... Nope... just the other side of the Toe shining through. Nice work here buddy. Take care of yourself. And ah Toe?... did you all know that experienced tree climbers use rope and tree spikes on the side of their boots to get to some of the higher reaches... just thought you might want to tuck that thing away should there be any lady lumber jacks about... Nan and PPF time to put the pictures away |
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