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A Matter of Priorities
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A Matter of Priorities |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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If there's laundry to be done Or other such "yuk" chores, I'd rather curl up on the couch And fill the air with snores. But if my tiny nephew asks, I'll play games through the night Then tickle him and smooch him Snuggle him close and tight. And to me, it's like the plague If I must go to the mall Though it may be just cross the street, It's far too long a haul! But to share time with a friend I will gladly drive miles With never a thought of it, My face just wreathed in smiles. I can spend hours gazing at trees Dressed in autumn's multi-colored hues But five minutes in a check-out line Gives this gal the blues! But joy comes from my family, My friends, and pretty trees Time and patience are there for them It's a matter of priorities. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Now see? If you keep practicing you'll be able to write poetry like me?....(just drink a bunch of booze, smoke tons of dope, take gobs of acid, forget about English, punctuation, rhyme, flow, and then quit all the drugs, go for about 30 years, and you'll be able to write like me)?....Or, just keep on with what you do if ya wanna be another expert like some of these talented people here......LOL |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I WISH I could write like you!!! *S* Couldja give me those instructions again? *G* Since I'm blonde, ya may have to repeat them quite a bit! LOL And is there an abbreviated version? *G* I'm not sure I still HAVE 30 years! LOL |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Beautiful work. These are wonderful priorities.  |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Suthern, Simply terrific, well done. 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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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Mall = plague suthern, move over...I'm joining you on the couch to give tickles to your nephew... and may I invite you to walk the pasture with me... 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 |
Temptress, Daniel & Sunshine: Thank you very much!! *S* And Sunshine: That sweet boy has enough giggles to share... and I'd love to take that walk with you! *G* |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
suthern, girl, you sure do have your priorities in the right place... me, I like watermelon kisses from my sweet grandbaby. Write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
i like your priorities.... great writing this one...funny how shopping and waiting in lines takes up so much time, and when snuggles and kisses are waiting...hey I am with you |
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Tony Abbot Member
since 2000-11-18
Posts 209North Wales,UK |
In these times of broken homes,it's nice to see some family values.Great poem. 'Humankind cannot bear too much reality' T.S.Eliot |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Kethry & jellybeans: I like my priorities, too! *G* Thank you very much! Tony: Thank you... |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Suthern~ I relate to this SOOOOO much.....I dread leaving my mountains to go to the valley to shop....too many people with bad attitudes.....now I miss my nephews.....  -SEA |
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