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>>the Sailor's Girlfriend<< |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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Every sailor has a story.. Every sailor loves the sea.. He's not afraid of work or glory.. He'll pay the price for living free.. His days are long, but his nights are longer.. When he calls the sea his home.. Town's up ahead, and he'll feel stronger, with a good shot of whiskey.. a little bit of music.. And a good-lovin' woman, that for one night.. He can call his own...... The sailor's girlfriend pours the whiskey, In that town just up ahead.. Smiling when she thinks how often.. He's slept like a baby in her big brass bed.. Seems like he's been gone forever.. But she's been going home alone.. Tonight they'll both feel so much better.. with a good shot of whiskey.. a little bit of music.. Sweet, tender lovin', and for one night.. She'll make him feel right at home.... It's a 'take it', or 'leave it' kind of life.. Can't even call that man you're own.. When he calls the sea his wife!! But sailor, or not, he's still a man.. And wives don't always satisfy.. But the girlfriend always can!!!!! ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
This was marvelous! I don't know that I've ever started out reading a poem feeling sad and ended it by laughing right out loud, but this one I did.  It's great. Amen, the girlfriend always can. --You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.-- |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Tennessee Angel... Glad you liked this one, and had a little fun!!! Thank you for reading.. ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
I really like this poem! Great job! Let's ship this up to the top! |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
Yep, fun poem...girlfriends are always treated better than wives,because the hubby never sees them with their hands in the dishwater or being spit up on. ROTF  Good read. Gossamerwings ;) |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Here I was ready to feel saddened when I was done and all of a sudden, a laugh. Good write and I enjoyed the ending immensley. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
insect... Thank you!! I always appreciate your replies, and glad you had a little fun here!! Gossamerwings... Yep, I agree...but there's sometimes a rare case where a wife is the girlfriend, too! Thanks for reading!! Hi Mark.. Aha! Fooled ya! Every now and then a good ol' surprise happy ending is called for!! Glad you liked it!! ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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Michael G Senior Member
since 2000-06-25
Posts 579Nashville |
This was way to good, made me laugh by the end.... Very good!! Bravo! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Michael... I always enjoy seeing people laugh! Glad you had some fun here.... ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunny...I gracefully bow my head to you, in recognition of your wonderful talent. This poem touched me, as I was once a sailor, and it brought back many memories. I gave my vote to you my dear friend, |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Bill... Thank you so much for your vote, and this one just felt good. I grew up in a fishing town, live in one now, and this just slipped out!! I'm glad if it brought back some good memories... ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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