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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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Just a brief word of explanation. This is not a poem so much as a mutilated song. It goes to the tune of I Started a Joke-Bee Gees. Hope you like it, it's by way of apology. I started a spree That started the whole place laughing Oh but I didn't see That the laugh's not for me I started a trial That started the whole place thinking It was fine for a while But became a great trial I, sought comfort in sighs Running my mouth over the lies And I wrote here at night Causing my friends to give up in fright I started a trend That started the whole place talking The words had no end It was such a long trend So I started to cry That started the whole place sighing And I wonder why, Why I started to cry I, found friendship's strong ties Running to hide in the shade of their highs And I, poured out my heart Living my life and wanting to start Till I started a war That started the whole place choosing On what's gone before There's no winners in war Aaawww! There's no winners in war. < !signature--> "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- [This message has been edited by Kethry (edited 09-28-2000).] |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Never heard of the song. But your words, mutilated or otherwise, are very true. Elizabeth Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near... [email protected] |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
this is good, better than the song...hope all turns out well in the end  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Hey there, Kethry (Xena), Princess of War - whatta ya talking about? There ain't no war - just a lot of people who want your skin! lol - Don't you go crying, now. This is still one very tight community, and we ain't the warrior types. So come over here and sit on my lap while I rub your back *wink wink*. hugs to you |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
I don't know about mutilated, this is a brilliant poem. I would praise it to the skies but how will I respond to you next brilliant work. So I'll just say Good Better Best You may now rest because your good is better, and your better is best. Marsha |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I do remember the song which must show my age. I really like the song and like your poem even more. MAKE LOVE NOT WAR |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I like your style - it's completely you - so you just keep writing - I love it |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Liz, thanks for your encouragement. Corazon, I think it will, I'm learning you see. LJA :P~~~~~~~~ Marsha - pretty in pink as usual, thanks for the encouragement. inot2B thanks for remembering the song and your kind words. Wil Who else could I write like? "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Kethry.... Well....I remember that one almost too well!! But I love the way you wrote this in parody!! Weird Al has made a fortune doing this....ever thought of it as a career, my friend? (I have.....) Great job here!!  < !signature-->Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 09-27-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I didn't get to reply the first time I read this, but I'll have you know I had that song in my head THE ENTIRE DAY! Good job! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I'm so bad with titles Kethrey ... I know I know the song, but the tune won't come to me. Sigh ... wonderful poem though, keep smiling! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Weird Al move over, Krazy Keth is on her way up. Sunshine- SORRY  Kit, I understand, I hope you remember the tune and then I hope it doesn't drive you crazy. Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Siofra
since 2000-09-28
Posts 551State of Suspended Passion |
I don't know the song or the tune, but the words you used were very good. I am many. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Siofra, thank you so much. Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Ok! I'll show my age...lol, I know the song and the tune. I'm with the others, I thought your words were great too! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
EagleOne Thanks, I think living in Australia helps with the memory, so you needn't reveal youe age at all. Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I remember the song well. I like this. |
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