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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London 
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Pocket Change ~~~ At the Donut shop before the dawn a faceless vagrant too is drawn He rifles through unwanted trash with a careless glance as I go past ~ A busy spot both day and night with drive through line a constant sight Fresh donuts for the paying crowd what's left ... attracts those not so proud ~ Once inside the busy shop with fresh brewed coffee from simmering pot Aroma savored before I taste and not one drop will go to waste ~ I relax to shake the morning chill as thunder and lightning break the still Sheets of rain now drive him in near dripping wet with a hapless grin ~ Can I help you Sir ? the clerks' hollow tone then time stood silent ... with a heartless moan This challenge answered through my reply my nod ... I'd catch the bill and buy ~ He sat protracting every sip watching rain beat at the door I ordered one to go and left enough to pay for four ~~~ |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
very very good poem! I like reading about things like this  makes me feel that the world isn't so bad after all...~Heather |
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kynder Senior Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 537Tallahassee, Florida |
Oh i really like this!! i love reading about one moment in time, a seemingly routine action, but in reality it is so very profound. kudos to you for your random act of kindness!!!!! kynder A woman to a man is But a mere chapter, But a man to a woman Is an entire book.-- Kynder Howell |
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Novacaine For The Soul Member
since 2000-05-26
Posts 122New Orleans |
dear rex allen mccoy, it's a shame more people haven't responded to this one... i love this style of poetry... and even with the hint of a moral at the end!! *Waa haa haa* i love it!! my vote's with this poem and i hope it makes it to the book... quite exquisite work... sincerely, a sad tomato you're such a beautiful freak... i wish there were more just like you... |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Well done there Sir The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
dont think I had seen this one before sure glad i did jm |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Oh I remember this one Rex! Good choice! Tender heart you have God bless ya! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
One of my favorites, Rex! Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I admire both the poem and the type of man who would write it... In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rex~ Loved the very idea of this one the first trip around ... and love it now. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Bravo Rex, for the poem and for the kindness behind it Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Very touching and very well written. Would make a good addition to the book. Pete |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I'm with Balladeer...much admiration here, Rex. Enjoyed the poem, too. ~ 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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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
thankyou everyone for your kind replies ... this one is kind of special to me ... glad you all liked it thanks again Rex}>{{{{o> |
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Christopher J Member
since 2000-06-21
Posts 94 |
i loved this poem...great stuff and a familiar topic to us all... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I remember this one well, and enjoyed it again. It is superb Liz |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I feel that this is special for you not only because you wrote it, but you've probably lived it, and more than once. Hugs, m'friend...  Sunshine ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Christopher J ... thankyou for the kind reply Elizabeth ... thankyou ... your kind reply means a lot to me Sunshine ... you're right ... thanks for the hug ... I like hugs |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Rex, My soul runeth over with joy to read or see people being kind like this thank you so much for being YOU and if it was not you thats OK to because it takes a WONDERFUL MAN to even think of or notice this in life, Love, Cerenity |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I'm finding several poems today with posts to them that I have missed ... I'm sorry but my internet connection has been a nightmare lately ... still missing a lot of e-mails and such  Cerenity ... thankyou for your kind words sorry for the delay in my responce |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
You got my vote on this one. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Thankyou Seymour ... Greatly appreciated |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Rex~ Sorry I missed this when you first submitted it and I'm so glad you did so...lovely read dear friend and yes your heart shining through. beautiful Rex love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
This...is what it's all about Rex. What a tender heart shines through in this. Wonderful show of kindness, terrific poem. So glad this came back through. (Thanks Tracie) Bonnie |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
Wonderful show of kindness. You have such a kind heart. LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Loved this Rex! If only more people could follow this message each day ... sigh, wonderful! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Tracie ... thankyou ... you are such a lovely friend to have ... always a pleasure to hear from you Bonnie ... thankyou for your kind words ... it means more to me than you know to be able to show kindness to a lost soul Heather ... thankyou also for your kindness Kit ... you've got that right ... these people need to be shown that they matter too |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
i cant help but love this rex! what a good heart you have.. enjoyed reading this so much.. dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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mini poet Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 56Canada |
This is really sweet Love it. |
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