Open Poetry #7 |
For Smilin' Out Loud |
Nan
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Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
FOR SMILIN' OUT LOUD When life seems too befuddlin’ Take time to do some spuddlin’ Go splashin’ while it’s puddlin’ Go barefoot in the rain. When things are poor to middlin’ And both your thumbs are twiddlin’ Stand on your head while fiddlin’ For smi-l-in' out loud!! When all about are snigglin' Get all your toes a'wigglin' Then soon you will be gigglin' Your doldrum’s sure to wane. When things get willy-nilly Do something brash and silly Eat ice-cream with your chili For smi-l-in’ out loud! Whenever you feel maudlin Watch baby ducklings waddlin’ There’s always one that’s dawdlin’ That’s no time for disdain When life is too befuddlin’ Make time to go out spuddlin’ That’s splashin’ while it’s puddlin’ For smi-l-in’ out loud!!! [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 05-28-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Terrific Nan! What a happy and positive read ... I'm still a smilin' Best wishes, and Happy Birthday again, /Kit |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Oh, Nan; You have put me in the greatest fun mode! LOL! Your poem is FULL of the greatest wisdom of all, laughter IS the best medicine. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this, especially the little guys a dancing their silly dance. Today I will definitely remember to be silly for no reason at all. Thanks a bunch. Ellie #:^]> 02 |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Great words of wisdom, with an important spoken with same poetic flow as that great philosopher Winnie the Pooh. I feel all happy after your poem ------------------------ "Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too? " Douglas Adams. "Here chewing your tail is joy" Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "Do not listen to a word I say Just listen to what I can keep silent" Nicky Wire |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Cute poem with some very wise advice...is that the macarena those guys are doing there!!??? |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thank you Nan---practicing just that very thing over here...reminds me of the old saying: "Smile--it makes everybody wonder what you've been up to..." ty again. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ You caught me in a giggle with your little wiggle. Glad to see the Zanies ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Hmm! Well I never...!!! Good to see you in a good mood on your birthday Nan. Hope it carries on throughout the year. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Hooray,...it's always great to read such an uplifting poem. Sure made me smile. *Happy Birthday Dear. *Peace. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
what are those dancin' dudes? LOL... very tubular... hehe now you've got my attention here... chili and ice cream! one of my faves!!! woohoo! love this, nan... should be a song for a new musical... for smilin' out loud... geesh... LOL... well done, m'friend hey, i stacie & sandy make you a cake to go along with that chili and ice cream! hbdty again |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thanks for enjoying this one, you guys... It could be one of my all time favorites... I had fun writing it.. I may never be finished with it, though.. More verses will befuddlin' my head for sure... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Very, Very clever!!!! You can go from thousand dollar words to spuddlin' and puddlin' without missin' a beat. Great work here, Nan |
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Temptress
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since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Hi Nan. Cute poem here. You and Doreen seem to have a good thing going with the fun poetry lately. I love reading it...Geesh..That is when I get the chance to get on here anymore. Sending late Birthday wishes. ((HUGS)) Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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This is adorable, Nan! I love it! Such a happy-go-lucky little poem!! Denise |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Nan, This is awesome, thanks for shedding your cheer it came at a perfect time : ) |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
ohmygosh what WAS in your birthday cake...er, ice cream...well, maybe it was the chili... but if I see you start to waddle like a duck...or playing in your twinkies, I'll be sure to stand behind the guys in the white coats... Loved it! As anyone can see, you had a wonderful birthday bash! |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I did, indeed, have a wonderful birthday - thanks to my wonderful team of "cute blonde kids" and my great friends here at Passions Place... and it didn't even rain... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Nan, this was so great, you rule. Puts a great smile on my face. Parker |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
ok lissen here i like this alot of course i do! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Nan - could a lot of this asmilin while you've been awritin be because yer schoolin days are at an end? I loved this leelte poem, gal - yer tops. |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Well done Nan, the finished version's even better than I expected from the sneak preview! Still smilin out loud! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
I love this Nan.. and a belated Happy Birthday, hope you had a great day, sounds like you did.. HUSG |
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