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Poet Who Writes on Napkins
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Poet Who Writes on Napkins |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I'm a poet who writes on napkins, A poet who writes on my hand. Poetically....thoughts come to me Erratic and unplanned. When they are found I write them down No matter where I am. I'm a poet who writes on napkins A poet who writes on my hand. I'll write my thoughts down anywhere On anything I've got. I've written them on toilet paper When I'm on the pot! When sparks ignite my hand to write The embers must be fanned. I'm a poet who writes on napkins, A poet who writes on my hand. My finger itch. My muscles twitch When new thoughts come my way. A sudden burst of clever verse Will brighten up my day. Don't ask me why. It heats up my old "Poetruary" gland. I'm a poet who writes on napkins, A poet who writes on my hand. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
try a coathanger on yur lil fleshy forearm that'll last yuh hehehe yuh goodstuff All Day I Dream About Stanzas!! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I don't care where you write it deer, just keep writing it, okay... smiling here. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ I understand completely.  When thoughts come fluttering my way, as they so often do. I just have to write them down ... sometimes even on my shoe ! Then I hobble cross the room to find a paper and pen only to find my soles are empty for I've stepped on them. Wherever you write them ... you write classical pieces of you. They do sell little notebooks at the WalMart ! One aisle overfrom the TP ! You caused this ... yes you did ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I was just going thru that this afternoon because I had written the majority of a poem in my notebook...only a rough draft..and later while driving in my car I got some new thoughts so I wrote them on a napkin and on a priority mail sticker. I was busy only 30 minutes ago trying to find the napkin and the priority mail sticker and I finally located them on top of my bookshelve. I confess i've used toilet paper also and on my hand but that is a last resort. James |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Walt....uh, I think I'll pass on that one, ok?  Martie...OK ya talked me into it! Thank you. jmlee...That's exactly right. Sometimes it's like trying to fit a jigsaw puzzle together. Thanks for the tip about the priority mail sticker. Marge...So, Marge, you wrote a sonnet There inside your shoe? And, since you stepped upon it, It disappeared from view? Well, dear, I hate to tell you Because you're very sweet But that's not really what they mean When they say "metered feet". |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
You are too funny Balladeer! I love your wit! Marie~ |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Sir Balladeer, I can totally relate to this one envelopes are good ones for me, I seem to always have them around, I've learned to carry pad though so scurrying is less. I love your "poetuary gland" how interesting. |
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tom Member
since 2000-01-26
Posts 90s/w penna u.s.a. |
balladeer clever, this is a treat to read. It's not whats written on that makes the poet... tom |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Done this many times Wonderful little verse Liz |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
As paper's sometimes not around we use those things that do abound An egg-shell here a melon there printing all with-out a care In this way we say our piece and somehow gain some slight release Enjoyed much sir . Doc |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Your poems always brighten up my day too, so keep writing them on whatever you have to! Denise |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
Balladeer, I completely understand. I know very few people who can be creative on demand. Most must wait for inspiration to strike like lightning. I keep a running log in my Day Planner. Happy inspirations to you Balladeer, INclan [This message has been edited by INclan (edited 04-09-2000).] |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
I can feel you on this one deer...I've lost some of my best lipliners to poetry!!!ROFL.... And unlike Marge...I won't even TOUCH the t.p. issue!!!  Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I've written poems on my grocery list, written lines on my hand and wrist. In my van...on the windshield... from lipstick a poem did yield. When inspiration drops in... its hell to be without paper and pen! Then it hit me...I got smart in short order... went to the store and got me-- a mini tape recorder! splendid poem Balladeer...now go wash your hands hon...thanks for inspiring me in this late hour. take care, jm |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
LOL - I had to laugh just reading the title. I am guilty of writing on just about everything... napkins included. Great poem, Balladeer, know you are not alone. Michael |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Your God |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
If Balladeer is God....Angels and Ministers of Grace DEFEND US! |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
LOL, I can relate, but I rarely have a pen handy, so those great ideas for poems are gone by the time I get to a place to pen them. Great poem Balladeer |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is really good! You have a tremendous gift with rhythm and rhyme. I can relate to this poem too. There are people who wonder why I always stuff receipts down in my purse, and never clean the thing out. Well, that' so when those words flood over me, there's always a scrap of paper waiting in there to write on! |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Another great one!! I've been there. I often carry around a folded piece of paper in my back pocket to take such note. Wonderful poem! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
LOL...I think I've written on about everything but toilet paper. Of course, if it came down to that, I'd use that too |
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Torrie Junior Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 19 |
I've found that napkins are the best material for all deep thoughts - especially poems. I have a collection of deep thoughts written on napkins all around my room. (I think that's why this poem appealed to me so much) |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
And I thought I was the only one here with a collection of 20-yr-old cocktail napkins... thank you! I actually feel a little bit normal today! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Balladeer you got my mind going here. ROFL! Don't fan it when your on the pot  And you know what they say about itchy fingers? ROFLMAO! I couldn't resist. Now on the serious side, write em and keeping em coming, the master of verse! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Masterful! I enjoy reading your poems because they are a slice of life...for us today, this one hits home....we all have done this...I'm never without paper and pen..  |
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