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Caffeine Anonymous. . . (Challenge #1)
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Caffeine Anonymous. . . (Challenge #1) |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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Across the street from the Restaurant at the End of the Universe The members of Caffeine Anonymous gather for their weekly meeting Chairperson K.Anga Roo from the planet Brisbania calls the meeting The other five members take their seats and begin, for better or for worse. "Hi everybody. . . I'm Albert. . ." "HI ALBERT!!!" I would have never come up with relativity If it weren't for all those cans of Pepsi Can after can, case after case I would drink They would clear my mind and help me to think But then I needed a Pepsi just to wake up I'd drink glass after glass and cup after cup So now, I've been caffeine free for about a week But this de-caf stuff just really reeks!! The other memebers of the group could feel Albert's pain They had been there before many times in their life Caffeine had done many things to them and caused them great strife Outside the window, it really looked like it was going to rain "Hi everybody. . . I'm Sal. . ." "HI SAL!!" The Persistance of Memory wasn't easy to do So that's why I drank lots of Mt. Dew!! Sitting in the glass, looking so yellow Made this painter one inspired fellow But because of it, I was always wired I couldn't sleep, even though I was tired Been off the stuff for a month or two And do I feel better, let me tell you!! The rain continued outside, mostly harmless, in a way Beating against the window in rhythm drop after drop It really didn't seem like it was going to stop The members waited to see what the next person would say (the following in digitized voice) "Hello everyone. . . my name is Stephen. . . " "HI STEPHEN!!!" It was not easy to write my History in Time A work so complete and yet so sublime And it was all thanks to Dr. Pepper!! It gave me pep and made me a real high stepper The hard thing to do was trying to drink it But I figured it out with this little kit I get the stuff but right into my veins And now that I'm off it, I'll never be the same The rain stopped outside as quickly as it started The dolphins came by saying, "Thanks for all the fish!" Leaving their tips on the table, next to their dish The meeting wasn't over, they had to wait to be parted "Hi everybody. . . I'm Bill. . ." "HI BILL!!" All that time I spent writing code Trying to hardest to hit the mother lode 010001000111100000111000000111000101010 000111100001100101010110100100001110000 Sorry, went into binary code for just a sec RC wouldn't hurt me, what the heck!! Little did I know I'd be hooked on the stuff One on it's own, it just wasn't enough!! Bill Gates collapsed to the floor in a crumpled heap They were ready for that, but not for the spark and the flash And the sound that he made when he hit, a loud crash! Turns out he was machine and not man, a secret he couldn't keep "Hi everybody. . . I'm Brian. . ." "HI BRIAN!!!" It came to me while reading American Psycho Strange for an Irish animation student I know But in the country all we had was 1984 I'd read it ten times, it was becoming a bore! But after drinking can after can of Coke Reading Cocaine Nights was no problem for this bloke! I don't know about you, but I have had it guys No more of this caffeine-free stuff, I'm gonna fly!! The meeting adjourned, the members went to the Restaurant en masse They all sat down at their favorite table, number 42 And drank themselves silly on Coke, Pepsi, and Mountain Dew Until they got kicked out, for having no class!! So, thus ends this weeks Caffeine Anonymous meeting We're glad that you stopped in to take a look It's better than what you've read in any book Next time you come though, give a better greeting!! ------------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
This is sooooo very fifferent for you! I liked though. it is really cute! LOl Marina It is blessing to have wings for your words, and passion to flow from pen. Marina Crossley |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Sven, This is hilarious!! Where do I sign up for classes?? Diet Coke is my pleasure A six pack is my measure No sleep is my gain Cranky serves me, my pain |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Sven that was too funny. way too funny. Excellent my friend. this is brilliant. Thanks for accepting such a bizarre off the wall challenge idea.  I just can't stop laughing, must be the caffine."An abyss that lasted creation A circus complete with all fools Foundations that lasted the ages Then ripped apart at their roots" joy division |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Ok, where can I join? I could have never gotten through Spanish exams without my cups of coffee!  "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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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Sven~ High five my friend!! this was hillariously funny! you had me laughing my you know what off. i am so addicted to mt dew it's not even funny lol, so i could relate to this one throughly. take care. amy "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Very cute--and while I enjoy my occasional Pepsi, a problem I have not (famous last words). hehehehe Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven, This was awesome!!! Very creative and funny!!! Excellent my friend!!!!! ROFLMAO!!! Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
*shaking my head* cute..very cute!!  |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Cute... Hi..I'm Jenn... Is tea on the list anywhere? Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
your tale of mirth cheered me up you see, but it really really made me want to pee. (all that soda) |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Thank you my friends. . . writing this was definitely a challenge for me. . . but I did enjoy it. . . By the way, if you'd like to know more about this "Challenge", take a look in the Poetry Challenge Forum and bring it up!! It's called "Member's Challenge #2!!!" Brian, thanks for the idea and I'm glad that you liked the poem!!! -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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