Roast 'em and Toast 'em (1st Dark Poem)

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Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

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0 posted 2003-06-09 09:36 PM

Roast ‘em and Toast ‘em
By Larry Chadwick
It is SO true

He said we need to talk,
She saw it was no good to balk.
Eventually we will pass on,
What will you do with me when I’m gone?

I know you could put me in a box,
And bury me with the rocks.
Or you could make me burn,
And then keep me in an urn.

She was willing to do what he asked,
To keep her promise when he passed.
She felt that he could do the same,
And roast her with a flame.

He was pleased that she would comply,
And do as he asked when he would die.
But he was not about to put her in an urn,
Her request, she should know, he would spurn.

Ultimately she did what she had said,
And cremated him when he was dead.
But now she did not know what to do,
Who would honor her wish when she was through.

I felt my duty to be an honorable son,
And promised her what I'd do when she was done.
There is nothing to worry about, mom, when you die,
I’ll make sure that your butt will fry.
June 9, 2003

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Dark Kisses
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since 2001-06-24

Posts 364
Flat lands of Kansas

1 posted 2003-06-09 10:31 PM

Well written. I am not too sure how *Dark* this poem was suppose to be. The last line made me smile though. Thanks!!

for your 1st Dark Post

A friend, like a candle, is most needed in the darkness.

Larry C

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Posts 10286
United States

2 posted 2003-06-10 12:13 PM

Dark Kisses,
I'm sure you are right. But it's as *Dark* as I get.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

3 posted 2003-06-10 08:55 AM

Oh I'm keeping this lil beauty, made me smile it did.

I was surprised to see you here Larry but I aint anymore

Maree

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

4 posted 2003-06-10 03:41 PM

Larry, you always carry a flashlight into the DARK? LOL. I understand though, this is a dark subject, not easily written about.
You handled the dust carefully.

Larry C

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United States

5 posted 2003-06-11 12:05 PM

Maree,
Smiles for free. Thanks.

Kacy,
Oh, is it dark in here?

Thanks.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Temptress

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-06-15

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Mobile, AL

6 posted 2003-06-11 09:07 PM

Dark humor?

I enjoyed....Welcome to Dark, Sir.

You could hurt me with your bare hands. You could hurt me using the sharp edge of what you say. JEWEL

Larry C

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United States

7 posted 2003-06-12 01:28 AM

Jen,
Thank you. LOL Pretty lame but as close to dark as I'll ever get.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Bridget Shenachie
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since 2002-01-23

Posts 1056
Kansas USA

8 posted 2003-06-21 08:32 PM

I, too, was surprised to read you here, Larry. And then, I found you sleeping with a nightlight.

Enjoyed the read.

Shenachie

[This message has been edited by Bridget Shenachie (06-21-2003 08:33 PM).]

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

9 posted 2004-09-28 10:36 PM

Schenachie,
Not sure how I missed this response. But on the better late than never theory, thanks.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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