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Just a second (I think)
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Just a second (I think) |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion 
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Give me just a second? I often take far less To think about what I should say whenever I digress. How I envy some's contemplation, their carefully chosen thoughts, As opposed to my impulsiveness, when I say what I should not. There are too often times when the words refuse to come, Then suddenly the dam breaks and they begin to overrun My ability to compose myself and take from the roaring stream, Only the uplifting thoughts that reveal the best in me. Though it's wise advice to take a pause before setting words to pen, I often miss that second's thought before dashing off again To write words that freely flow with a will of their very own, And that drive away the friends I love, and reap the seeds I've sown. hmmmm. Now that I think about it, I realize I'm not alone, That others also struggle for the second they don't own. As a matter of fact, on looking back, its becoming clear to me, We all could use a second of thought, though in different degrees. |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
Great poem Carry a book in my truck to remember things that come to my mind sometimes because once the verse leaves my thoughts its lost. Richard |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
A second thought?....It takes forever to come up with one?...I need another beer....I need a fix?.....I need to quit this stuff and start another life? I need, um, uh, I need to just give up.....the best in me is like saying; "I might make one line rhyme and then Balladeer would go beserck?....... |
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fc Member
since 2000-01-18
Posts 130 |
like this a lot, and yep, a second's thought can sometimes make all the difference...I have never regretted the words I pen when I sit and think, but let me be impulsive and hasitly press send and then here come the moments I should have spent thinking...that now I spend regretting.....great job my friend |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Thanks for the kudos, spiked and fc. Toe - you old rascal - I've read rhyming lines you've written (unfortunately, they were in different poems - lol). How is it going, you old workaholic? Has your nose been sufficiently ground down yet? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And reaping what I've sown is all too often a bitter harvest. *S* Well done, sailor! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Nope, still got a little nose left...I was wantin' to get into rehab, but how can one choose from so many?...Should I go into alchohol rehab? Drugs? General mental correction?..None of these bastards offer a warranty or guarantee?....They ain't got one for insane poetry?....On the other hand, who cares about any of it?....I thought about just getting a "patch" for all of it, but I've had a hell of a time getting a Budweiser label to stick on my arm?....I think I'll go get a beer and talk to the bartender about it...they're so knowledgeable about such things yanno? |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Toe - lmao@Budweiser patch - what a great idea! [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (edited 01-24-2000).] |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
Impulsive is he This husband of mine But there are times Impulsive works just fine. Like the times when he is open With his feelings for me And the sweet words come rushing Like crashing waves in a furious sea. Impulsive when he takes me in his arms Making sure I feel the world holds no harms Yes, there are times when the words flow like daggers Piercing whatever it comes near But impulsive is definately what makes this man of mine A man of commitment and I'm so glad he's mine. Toe...get a Pres Clinton patch? you know..panties on the arm? |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
hey there, lil Lorelei - smooches |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Well, impulsive is great yanno? If it wasn't for impulsive, (and usually repulsive), I'd have little to offer here or anywhere else...... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Not so, dear Toe!!! *G* Or does my vote not count? LOL |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
LngJhnAg, great words to heed. Toe, does the beer patch work, after the beers gone? Can you drink a beer with a beer patch on, or will I get beer poisoning. Parker |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
LJA: Having pondered on this for a while, I think, if I took those seconds, I'd be forever silent...now I wonder if that makes sense..  Guess I have the 'doors' syndrome.. 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 |
Great poem, Mike! I enjoyed it. Good message in this! Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Geez! You fooled me, LohnJhn. I thought, from the title, it was going to be a poem about Toe's love life! LOL@rhymes in different poems!!!Classic! and a big LOL@Toe and his Budweiser patch! Here comes that geezer. He's a miser With his belly of Budweiser But he's happy...thanks to Pfizer, Keeps Viagra on his visor!!! |
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