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Cats and Dogs.................................reposted
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Cats and Dogs.................................reposted |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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They knew when they met they were not quite the same They cursed Mother Nature and gave her the blame, But a love burned within The expanse of their skin And they vowed they could win, Overcoming all that .... Though he, yes, he was a dog, you see And she was a fluffy cat. So he tried to learn how to purr And she tried to learn how to bark And she tried to learn how to bury a bone While he tried to see in the dark And their method of mating Was SO devastating Forever creating An unending spat .... - For he, yes, he was a dog, you see And she was a fluffy cat. There are rules, it is known, that are written By the movement of Destiny's pen, That apply to all puppies and kittens As well as some women and men, And, ignoring these laws Bring out dangerous flaws, Often fatal because It's an unbending fact ...... That an eagle can't swim And a whale can't fly And we can't change our natures, As hard as we try, A dog is a dog and a cat is a cat ..... And that's all there is to that. |
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Craig Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 444 |
A little different in format from your normal posts, but still engaging, readable and very well written. Thanks for the chance to read and reply Yes, I admit your general rule. That every poet is a fool: But I myself may serve to show it. That every fool is not a poet. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I don't know which is more pathetic...thinking we can change for the one we believe we love, or trying to change the one we love... ROTFLMAO This was great! I needed this! Thanks, 'Deer, for shedding some light on a daily mystery! What is, is! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer love, did I miss this first time round? Well. I must have done because I don't remember it and I surely would have, it is utterly wonderful. Yes I love it, and of course I was destined to do so, it is truly fabulous. And don't say I always say that, I might but only if it is. And this is!! This goes into my library, and providing I'm lucky I'll be able to read it when I need the soft smile this brought. Take care Mushy  I really do love it Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Great writing Balladeer and your words are very true...a very engaging piece...thanks for the read! Nathan |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Now look at that ... I got 5,000 smiles all within one of your poems! Really enjoyed this puppy love tale ... just what the doctor ordered tonight Michael (still smilin' here)  Best wishes, /Kit |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Hey 'Deer  this is great! -SEA[This message has been edited by SEA (edited 01-15-2001).] |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
True indeed and that is that! Well expressed, I just love all of your poems, they always leave me with insight or remind me of something that I forgot long ago Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Smooth as always m'deer...and as always, I admire the construction..but question the context here...I always thought changing our nature was the point. As always, you make me think... |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Well, I know this poem wasn't meant to be this way, but it seems as if I've swallowed some bitter and hard truth. *sigh* We can dream of changing can't we? Can I be your willful breeze, Come to touch, Your heart to ease? |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Oh Deer! I wanted cups and pittens. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
more wisdom from your spammy pen of gold thanks for the repost cause I dont think Ive seen this one before ... way cool Deer-one later-meow-gator jm |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Your just spam the man. A dog is a dog and a cat is a cat ..... And that's all there is to that. Always enjoy your work. Sy |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Some rules of Nature just can't be broken!! Loved this one even more this time!!  Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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pandora Member
since 1999-07-26
Posts 184 |
kitty cats are kitty cats < !signature-->soft fur and a meow siamese, longhair or short, soft creatures knowing how to cuddle up and give their love when treated very kind. kittens are a treasure and a special sort of find! dogs are also special when companionship they bring -- and i like it very much when soothing barks can sing. both can get along quite well if barks don't turn to bites. kitties will not scratch or hiss if they are treated right. there are many animals and all are god-created. all can live in peace and love although they're not related. (thank you for this poem! it's wonderful! you have inspired me to write this little ditty and i hope that was ok.... being a feline of the feminine kind, your metaphor hit hard and look what happened?.... POETRY!!! .... thank you, my 'deer poet!) beware pandora's box... [This message has been edited by pandora (edited 01-16-2001).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
At last someone explains Long John's kitty kicking ways... frustration from wanting to be one! *G* Thanks for the smiles that so subtly deliver the wisdom. *S* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ You tickle me ... I must have missed this one the first time around. MEOOOOW ! Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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