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For the Soul of Toerag (Rebel's Challenge and a repost from #3?)
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For the Soul of Toerag (Rebel's Challenge and a repost from #3?) |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
The day had come as it does for us all When they found Toerag face down in Fruit Loops The breakfast table fed him his last meal Should have ate more bran and raisins two scoops But there Toe was drowned in two percent milk With eyes glazed over in yummy goodness Now at the table sat two more figures Come to judge Toe's soul of its worthiness The angel in white found much that it liked The devil in black could work with this lad Staring at each other here's what they said, "Seems dead even! Equally good and bad." Well this was unique, stumped they truly were Till a deck of cards the devil did make Five card stud ~ no miracles or curses Such were the house rules for the soul at stake They shuffled the cards, were ready to deal When into the kitchen strolled a sweet belle "I've got a stake to claim, so deal me in!" "Sutherns the name. You must be Heaven and Hell." The two figures looked at one another And with a shrug asked, "What might be your bet?" "Love" was her answer, pulling up a chair "Should ether of you win, my soul's the debt." Love had won both sides many a fine prize So they took the deal and dealt her a hand Down and dirty five cards without a peek Between Heaven and Hell she made her stand Heaven got its sevens, Hell went with six Question was how many did each one get? They both believed they held the winning hand Though Suthern was still to look at hers yet. "Boys," she said, "You might as well just give up Because I know I've got the winning hand. To prove it to ya I will raise the stakes! My faith against yours to win this here man." Faith was something that neither would ante So folding their cards they blinked out of there It was then Toe said from his cereal "Morning Suthern. You playing solitaire?" Suthern smiled as she looked at the cards And told Toe to finish his morning mush Then one by one the cards she turned over To find a sweep of hearts in royal flush. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, a blast from the past good ole days, Sir Andrew! Somewhere old Toe has gotten lost in the shuffle...thanks for the revival  |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Ah.... I remember this one too Andrew...still ROFL... if only Toe and Auntie Suthern were here to see... (if Suthern is my Auntie -- does that mean ol Toe is a Rebel's Uncle) |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
ROFLMAO Ohmygawd...Hard to read this thing, as I was laughing so hard from just the 2nd line, and seeing Toe face down in Fruit Loops! hehehehehahahaha That is an awesome image in my head you painted! LOL What an imagination you have sir! THIS is talent! hehehehe |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ha yes... how I remember those days of wit and the written war. I do miss our Toe and Lady Suthern. Figured there might be one or two who remembered this one... good to see it was you Sir Balladeer and The Rebel. Thanks for looking in guys. Peace! Lady PFF... I like to think my imagination is one of my better qualities... I'm glad it could make you laugh this day... I had a lot of fun writting this one. Thanks for looking in and may image stick for a smile. Peace! |
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