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Nov. 9 - Sadie Hawkins Day!!
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Nov. 9 - Sadie Hawkins Day!! |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Sadie Hawkins Knows How to Run She was the apple of her daddy’s eye though none in town could see it Her childhood spent in loneliness crushed by the shyest spirit Teased by all her pretty friends that she would never be a wife Sadie decided that she would make jogging her whole life She ran each day at dawn and dusk till she won every school prize But still poor Sadie was so plain Called ugly in everyone’s eyes As she grew older, she still ran and was the butt of many town jokes but twice a day Sadie whizzed by Spurred by the laughter of town folks The years passed and Sadie grew older and sadly so did her poor dad He worried the family business would be the only family she had He asked a few fellows in town if they would offer Sadie a date But when he saw the fear in their eyes he knew he’d never find her a mate Unbeknownst to her dad Sadie had an ugly streak demanding and mean to all Making even the strong feel weak Some may say it was her way to compensate for her life Some would say it was the lack of a man who’d make her is wife Poor Mr. Hawkins devised a plan to offer his whole fortune of gold to the man that Sadie caught that would forever have and hold He advertised a foot race in every village and town The only rule he wanted was that Sadie had to run her man down Times were tough for all you see so the money was quite a draw About a hundred men showed up to claim a woman they never saw Upon the podium that day stood Sadie and her loving dad And when the contestants viewed her each felt he had gone mad Her hawkish eyes were deep set in a hatchet face pasty white The men were now afraid this wasn’t a run but a flight! They glanced at each other as the gun signaled them to go and each one took off like a shot hoping he wouldn't be too slow. They scattered to the hills listening for the starter’s gun that signaled Sadie to begin her final spinster’s run Sadie took off at a leisurely pace there were only a few she spied A few likely grooms that she wanted to stand always by her side One young man took off like a rabbit flinging himself down a hill Sadie jogged quickly after him using all her running skill Others seeing she’d sighted him jumped behind bushes and rocks One ran so fast, he lost his shoes and then he lost his socks. Through the forest they all ran as Sadie drew near to her prey It was then her victim tripped a guy and quickly slipped away Not deterred by that cheater Sadie turned and sought second best she tracked him down as he was running backward heading west The look in his eyes was vivid like the eye of a fox in a snare and as Sadie reached her groom all he could do was swear. The wedding was well attended Drinks flowed freely for all as townsfolk toasted the couple the groom started to bawl. His sobbing could be heard well into the morning hour but suddenly there was a hush in the honeymoon bower Days past and no one saw the couple out and about They scratched their heads and wondered if he’d died without a shout After a week they couple emerged smiling as love birds do and all the single women in town stared to see what love could do For there was Sadie Hawkins docile as any spring deer Her man stood tall and proud his eyes free from fear. The years passed as they often do Sadie now was the mother of ten And each year on her anniversary the maids now all chase down the men Sadie Hawkins has become a legend to spinster women far and wide They travel here to her hometown running to become a bride. |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
This is a great story of how the day was named. I loved, got my nike's on and have a head start. Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
I agree with Ron mucho, my friend. Read it twice matter of fact...and learned a couple things too. jwesley |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
So THOSE were the guys I saw running by...  |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Friglog  Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
This was supercool Sharon! I learned a lot of new things from this and even laughed and smiled a bit. thanks bunches!! take care. ~amy~  [This message has been edited by Aimster (edited 11-08-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Applause!!! Excellent story Sharon ... what a wonderful tale you've composed, you had me hooked from beginning to end, and smiling throughout ... just wonderful, I didn't want it to end!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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LoriJaye Junior Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 34Massachusetts USA |
This was GREAT!!! I never really knew the story behind the "folktale legend"...and I couldn't stop reading - your words flowed so well... "A smile is when your inner beauty comes outside." |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
That is absolutely delightful PDV I loved the story and how you put it together....now tell me is that really the way the legend goes? I really don't know....I just know it was a very entertaining read....ethome |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you all for you kind words... as for the validity of the story..well..it's not REALLY the way it went....but then, I just got my poetic license renewed and it allows for 'fudging'....LOL |
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Dakota Member
since 2000-05-25
Posts 125New York |
Poetic license indeed!! It was a charming drive you took us on oh Devine one... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Yeah, but I STILL don't stand a chance... I just trudge along... and Toe's flying feet took a 6 month head start! LOL. This is great, PDV... enjoyed every word! [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 11-09-2000).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
It's about time you got that renewed!! And you were worried about the vision part of the test!!  Friglog also deVine. . . vitaely friglog. . . *getting his running shoes on* ---------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Poet~ This is fun!! Today is also my son's birthday.....he's 8!  -SEA |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
What a wonderful tale...loved every second of it Don't close your eyes to the possibilities |
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Passions Voice Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 291Michigan |
Even if this isn't the real story, it should be. Great poem Poet deVine, I laughed a lot. Thanks!! passion is life. . . ~Diana |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
You should have posted this in the holiday forum! Well done! Elizabeth |
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