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I'm Havin' a Toerag Day
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I'm Havin' a Toerag Day |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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I’m Havin’ a Toerag Day Don’t feel much like writin’ nothing serious today At least no one will know what I’ve been tryin’ hard to say So I’ll just write a poem that flows real easy on the page In that slow molasses syntax that just ripens more with age I think I’ll bug a friend or two, or maybe just bug one But I’ll get back at good ole deer before the job is done And no one will suspect the thoughts that run deep in my brain Cause those are things I choose to hide and there they will remain Skippin’ stones is just my way of passin’ time away With every toss a hardened thought skips happily away And no one knows the light and dark that’s runnin’ through my head They only see me get up on the right side of the bed And that is true, to me each day I live is like a treat But I don’t sleep when someone else has nothin’ good to eat And I’m the only one I know, can walk in someone’s shoes Cause I’ve already been down every alley that you choose So here’s to life and here’s to love that runs within my veins I never was a man to stop by pullin’ back the reigns I’ve got a need to keep my eye upon that freedom trail And yet a pretty woman soothes that part of me that’s frail All brilliant thoughts and intellect I keep inside my pen I’d rather make somebody smile and make a poet friend That’s just my personality, to make somebody laugh And many never stop to recognize the other half No one knows what secrets lie inside those skippin’ stones Except for that old Lizzie, who can shake me to the bones Don’t know why that woman loves me, but it seems she takes a shine To those who’ve lived life fully and stay ripened on the vine Liz |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I don't know that poet all that well Elizabeth but from what I've heard you have the descriptions right down pat....good writing as usual....ethome |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Absolutely wonderful Liz! You have such an incredible way of weaving so many beautiful thoughts together. Toerag is so fortunate that you read so deeply into his words ... seeing the beauty and wonder through your eyes and presenting it to all, is a treasure. I really enjoyed this Liz!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yanno?, Dear Lizzie has always kinda been able to read into this very warped mind and sense of humor of mine....then again, she does know me pretty well too from past emails and times I was pretty down.....but with that said, I'll now say this...there ain't person here I can think of that can put thoughts into words, or, make words that can make thoughts by others much better than this gal........ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You are a craftlady with a talent for your craft. And can shape your words to a castle or a crown. Wonderful write. Sy |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Lizzie, you could shake me to the bones as well with insight like that. Smooth. write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Bingo! You tapped Toe just so! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Once again, you've proved that your talent is matched only by your insight. *S* A beautiful depiction of a beautiful person! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ethome, Toe is a great man to meet, but unfortunately I never met him. Thanks for commenting Kit, I don't know about the poem, but I know a good man through his words Toe, I never saw anything warped about your mind. You are the only one that sees things differently. My problem with your mind is I can't reach that high Sy, I'm as crafty as a fox Kethry. I wouldn't dare shake you to your bones. You're much too pretty Sunshine, WOW! First time I ever won at Bingo Suthern, I know a good man when I see one and I also know a pretty lady when I see one, inside and out Glad you liked the poem Liz |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Liz, we'll set up a booth for you over there in the corner and you can tell us all about our inner selves..I think you hit this Toe on the head with a nail..or something like that. And in your own wonderful style!  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
PDV, THanks but I think Sven's Gallery has said it all so beautifully. His portraits are perfect. This poem was just foolin around after having read Toes latest poems THanks for the nice comment Liz |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz...I think it's a wonderful thing...to have a toerag day... |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I loved this, it was so foot-stompin good! "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful, Elizabeth!! This is great!! Denise |
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