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The Strawberry Fields At The End Of Penny Lane
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The Strawberry Fields At The End Of Penny Lane |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon 
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THE STRAWBERRY FIELDS AT THE END OF PENNY LANE Our lives have been so Helter Skelter and sometimes downright strange So come with me on an oddessey that ends up on Penny Lane We had to walk because I decided the you couldn't Drive My Car And you had no Ticket To Ride, I guess that's just how you are. Remember when you asked me Oh Love Me Do, I said I would even When I'm 64 Little did I know of what had actually happened just The Night Before. Then a few days later you had told me that you'd fallen for Eleanor Rigby Oh! Darlin I cried Don't Let Me Down! You said to just Let It Be. I ran away to think and ponder this terribly dreadful news. It had been a Good Day Sunshine till ol' Ellie had to intrude I plotted her demise involving Maxwell's Silver Hammer I headed over to her house, turned the corner and I Saw Her Standing There She was talking with that guy Rocky Raccoon parked in his Magic Bus She was acting like Lady Madonna all prim, and proper and trussed. Rocky pulled away with a wave, blew a kiss, and yelled Happy B-Day! That Yellow Submarine he painted was all I saw when he drove away. It's her Birthday, I thought. What an incredibly horrible day to die! So I slithered home with Max's hammer and a rueful sigh. Later I went to see Dear Prudence, you know up on Abbey Road. She looked really tired, like she'd been carrying a heavy load. But when I asked her, she said it had just been a Hard Day's Night I commiserated with her on her weary tiring plight. She asked what it was I needed and I simply stated Help! She listened carefully to all, and this advice she dealt. Life is a Long and Winding Road and Yesterday is gone. Don't worry about tomorrow. That's another song. All You Need Is Love to get you through today. Take some time to listen, time to laugh, and time to pray. Things will Come Together in the way they truly should But don't you go and force it Dearie, it'll turn out for the good. I went home and showered and watched the moonlight glow. All of a sudden there stood Ellie. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window! I guess ol' Max had told her of my horrible, wretched plan To hammer in her skull so I could regain my man She was on a rant about how she never really wanted you All you ever talked about was me! ( What a silly fool) Michelle this And I Love Her that. It just didn't seem to be her style. She was foamin' and a-spittin'. She was really upset and riled. She left the way she came and landed face-first on the porch. Made me stop and wonder why she didn't ask directions to the door. She sure showed her true colors when she kicked you with her heels. And now here we are a-walkin to those endless Strawberry Fields And now we're back together and I Wanna Hold Your Hand And give you All My Lovin'. By you I want to stand. Do You Want To Know A Secret? No, it's not in code. Ever have a fantasy? Why Don't We Do It In The Road. By WildChild 3/22/00 Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
WOW Shawna...the work you spent in this one is clearly evident. Thanks for bring back some memories of wonderful songs  |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
er, call it a stab in the dark but are you a Beatles fan, by any chance?  |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
i had to reply b4 i finished readin...i'm in heaven o yuh also so angry i didnt think o it 1st...BEATLES RULE so do you |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
WildChild~ AWESOME !  ~*Marge*~ |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Ruth, I'm glad you enjoyed the memories and yes this has been rattling around the cranial cavity for about 3 weeks now. Balladeer, I guess you could say that! LOL Walt, Thanks!!! (Hope you still aren't mad)LOL Marge, Thanks so much!! Love the pic!! Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
I love the Beatles and your poem was a riot, I laughed out loud! Wow, you certainly put a ton of work into that. You made my day! David2 |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Thank you David. Glad you got a kick out of it. I will be welcoming you properly when I read your posts. Thanks again. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
WC, Your poem is truly Something; a Glass Onion of worthwhile songs wrapped around with humor and angst. You do the Fab Four proud, here and Across the Universe. I'm Only Sleeping, Mike |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is the coolest...now how about a rolling stones one. LETS SPEND THE NIGHT TOGETHER RUBY TUESDAY and I won't cry AS TEARS GO BY if your HEART OF STONE says to me you've caused a 19th NERVOUS BREAKDOWN reaction.. You must leave here...GET OFF MY CLOUD...my dear, cause I CAN'T GET NO SATISFACTION...ha..ha.. james |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
I must admit it was the title that drew me to your poem, being a bit of a Beatles fan, and I wasn't disappointed what a phenomenal effort!! So much time must have gone into this..it leaves me lost for words Tess "What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies." -Aristotle |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
This was a fantastic effort. The Beatles were hot when I was a young guy and I loved them. Thanks for the ride down memory lane. Great work here. A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
hey sis, not too shabby! But ya know Ed Sullivan IS THE MAN!!! lol,D there is only one... Romans 10:9-10 |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so creatively delightful! Thanks for the memories!! Denise |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Bsquirrel...thank you.. the universe is a really huge space. James...I don't have to do a Rolling Stones cuz you already did LOL and fine job of it too. Tess... thank you so much Danny...your welcome Hey Bro....Sullivan may have been Da Man but back then The Beatles was Da Band LOL Thaks for reading it. Denise...thanks for reading. Love all you guys!!!! Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
What a fun read...thank you for bringing back so many familiar songs and this special time...great work!!! |
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