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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London 
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Shining Stars ~~~ The walls have started to move again the elusive flicker beyond my sight I feel it then almost see it ~ There's something behind me Don't Look ! Dear God ... Make it Leave! ... what's that noise ... there it is again ... .................................................... ..... it's back in the wall ..... ok I can breathe ~ This is happening too often I need to get out get off this computer breathe fresh air ... and shout ~ I'll go for a walk round the block ... with the dog It's quarter to three and the snow's thick as fog ~ I lean back ... and get set as I open the gate the dog drags me through 'cause her sling shot won't wait ~ My feet start to slide as we round the first curve Jump over two snow drifts and dragged through the third ~ A neighborhood cat steps out of the night "dear God hear my prayer get this cat out of sight " ~ A meow and a bark drifting loud down the street The leash I grip tight as I'm pulled off my feet ~ Every dog within earshot joins in the howl and I'm dragged through a bush before I throw in the towel ~ I lie there for ages heart pounding with fright I notice the snowflakes drift by out of sight ~ They dance and they swirl and they land on my nose My feet are so cold I can't wiggle my toes ~ Just then ... the snow ceases the night sky ... opens bright The stars ... how they glitter my God what a sight ~ Big dipper ... Orion they're all in the sky Then up walks my dog sticks her tongue in my eye ~ I spit and I sputter then get up on one knee As our neighborhood watch started laughing at me ~ They help me brush off chew the fat for a while We exchange a few laughs then head home with a smile ~ The dog had her walk and I needed a rest Now the walls are dead still ..... but ..... ....... the floor....... ~~~ |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Very entertaining, Rex! You certainly know how to tell a story!  ~ 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 Claire |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
thankyou Claire |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Delightful Rex! And you've reminded me how much I hate snow!! I love this! Denise |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Denise ... Jack Frost 'll get you for that Thanks |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
ROFL! This is so cute! I love this! It must be in the book! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
neat idea AND I HATE SNOW! ~Heather |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
LoveBug ... thankyou ... you're very kind X Angel ... thankyou ... Is your new store going to be in Florida  |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Rex~ rofl @ Florida.... nawww tis is in Oregon still...but in the Rain Forest area...Willamette Valley...snows ohhhh maybe once a year if we are lucky. I love the beauty of snow, but after living for years where we got tons of snow...doing the firewood, animals, getting snowed in, I AM DARNED SICK AND TIRED OF SNOW! Lol....and am loving the mild climate of West Oregon..  Yup yup happy happy me! ~H |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"My feet start to slide as we round the first curve Jump over two snow drifts and dragged through the third" LOL!!! Oh I've been there, done that with a 90 pound Shepherd! Loved this Rex, wonderful flow and cheery thoughts. Thanks for the great read! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
a light hearted piece Cabin Fever has struck again Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Heather ... I have a niece in vancouver ... their weather is mild as well ... I guess I should have know that you too would be in the Banana Belt Kit ... thanks ... some people take their dogs to obedience classes ... but I prefer to be adventuresome Jamie ... I do get that occasionally |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
This is terrific....and living in the snow belt of western NY, I can sure relate to this one....just wouldn't be winter if my big old dog didn't do this to me at least once. Great poem. Bonnie |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
I laughed so hard my kids asked me what was so funny Thank you, I needed a good laugh today..... LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Rex this was a fun walk I took with you and the dog!!!! Great Poem!! Thanks!! "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
Cool, imaginative journey, Rex. I needed a laugh, thank you. Geoffrey *vote* |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Good story Rex I got quite a chuckle out of it. GMV |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
ROTFLMAO  "Click" {~,^} Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
...lol thanks Rex for the laugh God and I thought I was cold here and we aint got no snow Brrrrr Once again thanks for the entertainment. I remebered this one and I love it still see ya Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Well written. enjoyed the poem. |
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