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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Rumors I heard the other day from a friend Of a friend who knows a friend No names……. You know about whats her name And that guy, the cute one! Well you know whats going on With them don’t you…… No way, how do you know. I heard it from a good source…. Oh my gawd! I gotta call my friend! In Poet land, Assumptions so often fuel that fan, 200 minds, dissecting every line, so often wrong most of the time. Only the poet knows for sure, And she ain’t telling…… No kiss and tell here folks, But look at that post, He’s got a secret I know, Gossip, gossip, gossip, The circle has begun Everybody come indulge in the fun. Tragedy, romance, love, Its very sad, so sad, Ahh, Sheriee, where have you been, In the night are you the one I dream of, The words of life we weave, Interpretations, fiction, surreal, Hey whats going on here, Whats the real deal….. I know! And I’m not telling, Na na nana na. Rumors Rumors Rumors, I’ll tell her a secret, She’ll tell it to, A brand new meaning, When it reaches you. Ah, but I like this better, A little tweak here, A little tweak there, All that impromtoe flair, (did you read that its about Toe) ka-ching….. hot off the rumor mill presses get yours now, before the story changes. Any rumors you’ve heard about me, Have been greatly exaggerated, Except the part about my………. James Parker Haley Mar 25, 2000 [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 03-29-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
In Poet land, Assumptions so often fuel that fan, 200 minds, dissecting every line, so often wrong most of the time. Only the poet knows for sure, And she ain’t telling…… No kiss and tell here folks, But look at that post, He’s got a secret I know, ---------------------- this is so great and most appropriate for here..."only the poet knows for sure"... words of wisdom...very creative and clever poem james... and dont worry..we never believed a word of the gossip..BUT...we were hoping (smile) take care, jm Do you live by the book, do you play by the rules Do you care what is thought by others about you If this day is all that is promised to you Do you live for the present, the future the past... tracy chapman |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, I just wrote this to make fun of it all, and maybe through a little confusion into the mill. Hope is a good thing, and nobody knows for sure what will happen or could happen, dreams are dreams until they become real. I'm a big dreamer, and I've got my dreams and I won't tell. No, not me. So look deep, maybe just maybe theres more then just poetry in those words. If you read every second line and every third word you'll know..... Parker |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Since we are a community here, we do have this problem sometimes...often I write a poem using a phrase someone gave me or that I overheard..maybe the secret is to do a brief descriptive paragraph of why the poem was written?  |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Poet deVine, noway... that would give away too much. Best advice is do the sidestep, keep the mystery. Parker |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Parker, Thanks, appreciate your light touch on the subject! Things can get out of hand quickly, can't they? Cor |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, sometimes I guess but it just give us more to write about. Parker |
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Windrider Silverbreeze Junior Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 33 |
In responce to the poem well written in today's society. Just the twist of the knife, Just a little whispered word. Not meant to do much, But still entises hurt. Who is to blame, Who started it all. No one can tell, But they might be presuaded to call. The stab goes in deeper, And deeper in still. And all by the run, Of that damned rumor mill. (*wink* Dunno about you but I've felt like this before) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You have described it perfectly...and in good style. I could imagine while reading this that it was being from the stage to an audience....maybe in an old '60's coffee house. Very good, down to earth, work. By the way, all rumors about Toe are true!!! |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Clever writing, Parker ... Interesting how perceptions can change and bend...makes me appreciate my wallflower status.  ~ Claire |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
You think rumors are bad James...man oh man- wait till they find out the truth!!! he he And we all KNOW who's got a big mouth round here!!! he he....Cute poem hun.... Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Windrider Silverbreeze, thank you nice response. Balladeer, thank you, and yes I suspected those about Toe. Claire, can't hide on that wall and write beautiful poetry without getting talked about. Wallflowers always hang in groups, the best rumor mills. devina, so your saying when it comes to the mouth, size does matter. I'll have to visit adult and learn more on this.... thanks for all your responses.... Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 03-27-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Parker...rumors and words do fly here as well as outside of here. You've done a good job relaying that |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Wow. Parker - and you don't even have ICQ... Imagine the possibilities...  |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Hoot, its what makes the world go round. Nan, I'll get on that right away, thank you. Parker |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
Well i dunno..maybe it's just my sense of humor....but this just made me laugh I'm new here..but hell it sounds like this place is just the same as anywhere else.. oh and btw did you see that post that.....*mumble mumble** *whisper..whisper* "Love is the only drug you can take that will convince you each time that you've never had it before." ~author unknown~ |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Tess, If it made you laugh then my work here is done.... unless it was a nervous laugh at which I must say what are you hiding we'll find out. Were all watching and if we can't we'll make it up as we go. That's the beauty of it no need to put yourself out, we'll take care of it. Parker.... rumor monger  |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very well done, Parker, even though I haven't heard any rumors, I can appreciate this! Denise |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Denise, but they are there, between the lines, waiting to be brought to life. They grow like an uncontrolled virus, infecting every mind and changing to suit their reader. I think I'm losing it! Parker |
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RAM Member
since 2000-03-24
Posts 153 |
for some reason, this real Oldie comes to mind: incommunicado nodding heads nodding in rhyme each one waiting to speak its mind you don't have to listen you don't have to learn just nod your head and wait your turn © RAM 1972 also, that cute little song from The Music Man comes to mind. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Parker, I got some laughs out of this one. I don't know about rumors, but I think it's hilarious the way my poetry is interpreted sometimes, the assumptions that are made when a poetic phrase is taken literally. I don't correct them, I just let people think what they may and just keep writing my poetry. But this poem was so well written and a delight to read. Thanks Liz |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You are wickedly clever and funny! I did enjoy this much! An astute commentary on the underlying performance play of passions! Very sharp, yet graceful! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
RAM, I remember the movie well just not the exact words, but I get your meaning .... Poet RAM, rumors rumors we see them everywhere. Liz and serenity, laughter is the best medicine or so I've read. Parker.... |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
ok I know this is old and I am bringing it back but I just had to say ROFG@rumor monger this is great....I do my best to stay out of gossip...in PIP...at work...in general...but I do see it, and you got it perfect with this one |
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