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Six Sisters (The penance I must pay)
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Six Sisters (The penance I must pay) |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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For those of you who don't know, one of my sisters, bet me that I couldn't write a poem that included us all. I did and it was a bit of a send up, for those of you who read it you'll know that I wasn't very complementary to them. My sisters have threatened me with consequences most dire, if I don't say that, the poem does not reflect them at all. And I now post a new poem as penance, and this one does bear a striking resemblence to us all. < !signature-->Six Sisters Six little sisters all just as sweet as a lemon The eldest one Penelope, gave us all a hasty sumon Come on you brats, you little pests Oh! please do try to be good Why oh why can't you won't you, do as you know you really should That's it, moaned she, I'm not staying around for any old tale So the next day she up and left, simply set her sail Five little sisters all trying very very hard The next one Patricia, yelled, hey I'm not your blooming guard Why you little devils, is it really vital for you to all do that If you don't stop it now, and I do mean now, I'm off said sister Pat Oh you think it's funny do you, well you wait and you will see Oh no! Oh hell, please no that leaves these little angels to me Four little sisters all being good and very sweet The next one Marsha said behave my dears for you I've got a treat If you promise faithfully not to drive me up the wall I will take you, yes all of you to the big summer ball But if you are as bad as only you three devils can be Today's the last time, I mean the last time, you will ever see me Three little sisters all being really really nice The next one Francessca said you two are just like spice A little of you just a tiny little pinch is all very well and fine But just a touch to much, and you know it true, and no one wants to dine If you fiends don't immediately, and I do mean now, just just stop it That's it I've had enough she said I'm off I'm going to hop it Two little sisters both trying to share the load The next one Marcelle said No! we'll take this particular road You just listen to me, don't interupt, why because I'm the one who's older Oh you little wretch, don't argue now, why do you think you're bolder? If you keep going on without end, or just the way you are I warn she said with threat in her tone I'll leave you behind by far One little sister the last one to leave the nest Said Melissa, hey I think I'll go in search of all the rest She searched, she sought them, tracked them down each and every one Because together the sisters would really have loads of fun Together the sisters at last being really truly good Just the way that sisters, real sisters always really should Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 10-26-2000).] |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Dear Marsha, This is sooo cute! Also, great job writing.  ..but, I especially like it because one of your sisters and I share the same name-look at my user name backwards.. You know I love it. Take care. Marcy |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Marsha, Well written, I ceratinly hope all your sisters are now more at ease. I have 9 brothers, I would hate to have to write up on them, it would take me a year for each. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Marcelle, well I'm glad you enjoyed it, truly. Actually, when we were growing up it was very much like the poem. Now though all being adults, we all get on fine. We do stick together though so woe betide anyone who gets in the middle of us. Individually we are very different, but we all talk non stop and when we're together, it sounds like bedlam. Oh and Marcelle, we all have four names each, and that's without the nicknames we've all got. I think my mam, bless her was trying for some sort of record, but I don't actually know what the record was. (Most outrageous names in England I think!  ) Daniel, I'm glad you liked this, coming from a large family you'll know exactly what it's like. Still at least no one could call us boring, no it was never ever that. Take care Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Yes Yes sisters dear, here's the other one, now are you all happy. I admit it, I'm wicked and a devil woman. Marcella, I'm going to wring your neck, just you watch out!! Marsha And yes I'll never write poems about you again. (I had my fingers crossed) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Marsha~ How WONDERFUL to share that comraderie with such a crowd ! I'll bet they just LOVE your poetic praise ? There's LOVE oozing all over the page ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
I love it!!! I have three brothers, no sisters....but had four daughters....hmmmm, someone's idea of a joke on me !!! I can just imagine the level of fighting and fun Peppermint Life is a Wheel |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
LOL ... what a wonderful story Marsha! You carried the theme through beautifully, then wrapped it all up into one great big happy family. I loved this, and me thinks your penance has now been paid ... this was a fun read! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Marge, Oh we do really we do, and all except me, and I sometimes why, all the others are blondes. (I always say they are the example of dumb blondes, which drives them nuts) Thanks, now I wonder where I did come from?  Peppermint, Oh wasn't there just! And not one of us stuck to the code, we were forever borrowing from each other. Which is fine when it was a dress, lippy or money, but boyfriends is taking things a bit far. But yes we do love each other really. Weren't you the lucky one to have brothers, I'd have traded them all in for one older brother. Kit, I can only hope so, Kit I can only hope so. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm afraid we drove our poor mum, utterly to despair. I'm glad you liked it. Okay Marcella did you hear that they like it! They all think you are wonderful, and so do I. I love you all, and now I'll be good, I promise. xxx Take care Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Marsha, you tell it like it is, then wrap it up with love. Excellently done Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kethry, thank you. Oh the trouble this bet cost me, may I never let the imp of mischief escape again. I'm glad you like it, we are truly a loving family. Take care Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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