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In Philadelphia |
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Denise
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In Philadelphia the crowds are large As proud Republicans are gathered here; Grand fireworks burst forth above a Barge Bedecked with dazzling lights dispensing cheer. The pomp and circumstance makes all the news Displaying but one side of life this week The camera doesn’t show more common views; All day the traffic seems like rush hour’s peak. The trains and buses packed beyond belief Make traveling to work a loathsome chore; A few more days of this and then relief As delegates depart from Philly’s shore. A fond farewell I’ll bid them with a smile “Please come again – just not for quite awhile.”  8/1/00 |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Denise ... wonderful way to rid the frustration of the day! Smiling here ... so "you" were the one I saw on the news stuck in traffic with a fist out the car window! LOL Best wishes, /Kit |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
this really makes one stop to think ... we do enjoy things that break up the daily routine ... but then we're just as happy to watch them disappear  enjoyed ... thanks for sharing [This message has been edited by Rex Allen McCoy (edited 08-01-2000).] |
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Denise
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hehehehe....well, actually, I don't drive into town even on a good day. Nope, I was one of the ones squished like a sardine on the El and the bus.....can't wait 'till this week is OVER! Thanks for reading and replying, Kit! Glad it gave you a chuckle! Denise |
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Denise
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You snuck in on me there, Rex! Thanks for reading and replying! Yes, it is exciting having all the hoopla and news spots every night for my lovely city, but the crowds are very trying, I must admit. I'll be very glad when things are back to normal! Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Sardines eh Denise? Any ketchup to go with that? LOL....I bet you'll be happy when it's all over with. As will many more I'm sure Hoping they don't come again anytime soon! <*\\\>< The will of God will never lead you, where the grace of God cannot keep you. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Nope, it's not a good week to go sightseeing in Philadelphia. Thanks for the lovely sonnet to remind us. Liz |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
hehe. This is great, Denise! Those behind the scenes looks that don't make the boob tube is where the story really is...but who cares? It's the old breaking the eggs to make the omelette routine....love the poem |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Ahh-- what could be better than having all those political big wigs over for fun and games....lol |
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Denise
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...hehehehe.....no ketchup, Rebecca, but the guy I was face to face with on the train smelled like mustard and onions...LOL Not a good week at all, Elizabeth, you'd wind up being as cracked as the Liberty Bell....LOL And there are plenty of broken eggs this week, Balladeer! And it's so hot and humid you could make the omlette in the street....hehehe I just wish I had actually gotten to see some of the big wigs, Prometheus, that would make it all worth it! My co-worker saw President Ford yesterday afternoon (right before he went to the hospital) coming out of the Rittenhouse Hotel across the street from where I work and she also saw Ronny, Jr. Well, maybe I'll catch a glimpse of someone tomorrow! Thanks for reading and for your great replies, everyone! Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 08-02-2000).] |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Souds a bit crowded in good old Philly,and just to think I thought it was a cheese Nice one Oh 'Frustrated One' Jon |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ I can understand the desire to have them all go home ! That much 'big cheese' in one spot would sit well on a 'Philly' ! Yum .... now I know already what I'm ordering for lunch. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
A most enjoyable read... Wonder what you would write, if it were about Mumbai (Bombay)... where the crowd is a daily entertainer and chaos rules supreme... but thats the fun part... regards to you Denise, Sudhir |
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EWDrake Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 183NC, USA |
Beautiful way to find order in chaos with the mightiness of the pen. (And a bit of comic releif assists as well, no doubt!) Fine job with this apt description. What a charming read you have here. With a long held breath given dark freedom, the single flame in sorrow's window flickers out. ~EWD~ |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, Jon...hehe...did I come across as frustrated? Well, maybe just a bit!  Marge! That must be why I broke my diet the past two days and ordered a cheesesteak for lunch......yeah, that's why! Sudhir, I don't know how you deal with it every day, you must be a saint! EWDrake, yes, I've found the best way to deal with any emotion is to write it out of my system. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you all for reading and for such lovely replies! Only one more day to go!  Denise |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Denise, just dropped in. Gave me a big smile. I know the feeling all too well. Parker |
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Denise
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Drop by any time, Parker! I'm glad this gave you a smile! Denise |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Denise--great poem...I know you'll be glad when things get back to normal. |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Great poem Denise, and great expression of your frustrations. I know that if I were in your shoes, I would feel the same way too. Nathan |
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Denise
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Thanks, Martie and Nate! Glad you liked it! Things are back to normal! Yippee! I actually got home from work on time tonight! And I got a seat on the train!  Denise |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Denise, well I guess I shouldn't complain when we grow from 60,000 to 200,000 people for the last two weeks of July for Cheyenne Frontier Days every year! Great poem. I enjoyed it along with a chuckle |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Every year? Oh, my! Yes, you can complain! Thanks for reading and replying, Eloise! Denise |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Denise, I love your delightfully tongue~in~cheek message here ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Denise
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hehehe....thanks, Claire, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Denise |
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