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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Who put the rock in the rock-sha-bop-sha-bop Who put the dirt in the spam-a-ram-a-ding dong Who put the paint on the dog-da-dip-da-dip Who put the worm in the pot sha-bop-sha-bop Who is that man, I’d like to shake his hand A two year old who tears my house apart Everytime I hear---- clash-bang-splittery-splittery Boppity-bop-bop I’ve got one more vase beyond repaaaair And everytime I hear---- thump-de-dump-de dump Bop-a-bop-a bing bang He threw the dog back down the staaaaaairs Sooooooo, who put the cat in the sink-da-dink-da-dink Who put the soap in the bop-a-bop-a-birdbath Who put the coins in the dip-da-dip-da-dip Who put the phone in the tub-dee-dub-dee-dub Who is that man, I’d like to shake his hand That two year old steals my heart away Everytime I see,----splittery-splat-splittery-splat splat-a-splat-a-split-splat Upon my nice white sofa cuuuushions And everytime I hear---- pitta-pat-pitta-pat-pitta-pat footsteps I know I’m in for one more bruuuisin’ Soooooo, who put the gum in the rug dee-dum-dee-dum Who put the salt in the lime-a-lime-a cool aid Who put the cool aid in the gun-dee-dum Who put the squirt in the drip-dee-dip-dee-dip Who is that man, whose handprints fill my walls I live my life in peanut butter’s thralls Dip-dee-dip-dee-dip Bopity-bop grandson Doodley-doo.doodley doo Doop dee doop dee doop La-la-la-la-la....... la-dee-da-dee-da-da.. Elizabeth Santos |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Precious is the word I use to de scri ibe all the feelings that you show deep in si ide Liz--this is wonderful...makes me yearn for grandchildren. Can I borrow yours? |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~ Who put da-thump in a grandma's heart ? Who put da-bliss on grandma's kiss ? Who put da sunshine on grandma's face .. little grandson ... (alias Dick Clark) bopping the night away !  You know that this is either absolutely adorable ... OR ... your resume for entrance into da-Stute da-doot-dah-doot so cute-ta-toot-ta-toot ! ! ! Love you, Lizzie~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Snapping my fingers and having a good time here!! Cute!!!  |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
A very fun poem. It made me smile as I have a four year old and can relate. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
hehehehehe....you've got your hands full, huh, Granny!  This is delightful, Elizabeth, and very clever!Denise |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
As a preschool director with 115 children in my care five days a week......Boy can I relate. I loved it! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, it's official. You've flipped!!! Over the edge!!! ROFL!!!! I love it.....not only the words but the thought behind the creation......LOL! (another American Bandstand oldie) I was standing On the corner When I heard Elizabeth She was screamin' "Boys, I tell ya.. Kids are driiiiivin' Me to death!" They can stagger me Make me silly Knock my head down To the floor And I just don't know how I can take it Any more! They put pepper In my toothpaste They put runners In my hose Threw the cat into the dryer And he tore up All my clothes. How they stagger me Make me crazy I gave birth to Some bad seed. If you give me one more chance, Lord, I will promise Not to breed! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thanks all for your comments, but Marge and Balladeer hit the nail on the head, I have totally flipped out! Aren't I allowed to do that once in a while? THanks for the poem, Michael, real cute Liz |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
who was that man, I'd like to shake his hand..dddd (carring a tune) cause he made my baby fall in love with me. What a treat!! Loved these new lines to that old beat.... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Ingenious - I loved this Elizabeth! I found myself smiling and humming along the tune the whole way though ... and yes, I was doing the hand-jive too! Absolutely loved this Elizabeth, your little grandson sounds like he keeps you "hoppin and boppin" ... what a treasure! Best wishes to you, /Kit |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
I'll give it a 9 Dick.. it has a good beat to dance to and all the kids will buy it because it rocks. |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
hehehe what fun! I have had two such men in my life, my sons, and what an appropriate song...cuz keeping them clean and SAFE and out of mischief was like harnessing a tornado! awesome poem Elizabeth |
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Witch's Brat Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 100 |
Awww, Elizabeth, this is so cute! I smiled the whole way through! WB I am a disturbed person, and I write about disturbed people. ~Tennessee Williams |
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