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Poet Who Writes on Napkins...........reposted
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Poet Who Writes on Napkins...........reposted |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I'm a poet who writes on napkins, A poet who writes on my hand. Poetically....thoughts come to me Erratic and unplanned. When they are found I write them down No matter where I am. I'm a poet who writes on napkins A poet who writes on my hand. I'll write my thoughts down anywhere On anything I've got. I've written them on toilet paper When I'm on the pot! When sparks ignite my hand to write The embers must be fanned. I'm a poet who writes on napkins, A poet who writes on my hand. My finger itch. My muscles twitch When new thoughts come my way. A sudden burst of clever verse Will brighten up my day. Don't ask me why. It heats up my old "Poetruary" gland. I'm a poet who writes on napkins, A poet who writes on my hand. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
spouses call it poul-try some even call it poor-tree I know that I know I try see the shower's stall? it cries! Good laugh! Thanks, I needed that! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
  I love this, Michael! In fact, I'm printing out a copy right now. You always impress with a good laugh, and even then, maybe it shouldn't crack me up so much, afterall, this poem sounds like my life with poetry!  ~Thanks for writing this poem for us; Heck, here's a big one for ya my dear 'Deer  Take care, Melissa~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
we have something in common!!! i've been known to take notes on barf bags midflight while trying to figure out how to throw the glass out of the hole, if that makes sense...*sigh*.. lol!!!!! anyway, if i ever get all my notes together from napkins, brown paper bags, and such, i might come up with a book but i'm not holding my breath..... i'm such a frigging perfectionist, i may have to illustrate it too with somekindaartwork.... hehe... *wink* i loved it michael.... thank you so very much........... keep writing on whatever..... sometimes i need magnetic poetry from borders to help my muse but for you, you have a gift...... and a very wonderful one........... you are a fine Poet and a 'deer friend...... [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 06-29-2001).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I dont care where you write if just as long as I get to read it ...  cadence cool and clever ... love this one Deer-dude We're all feeding our lonely like it might go away, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Now if I could read my own handwriting, this would work, but I've got to get to my computer, Anyway, this is a delightful poem And perfect as always Liz |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I do this, too...I have a box full of thoughts, lines, ideas. I need to start remembering though, to copy down the ones on my hand before I take a shower. Enjoyed! |
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Jessica
since 2001-06-28
Posts 350South AL |
I save everything I ever write... Including all the scraps of paper and what ever else is tangiable and will take ink... lol... If I had a nickle for everything I have written on my hands or even on my arms (lol) I think I would be rich! Thanks for the laugh Deer... I really enjoyed it... What don't kill you can only make you stronger... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thanks for the advise! I have great ideas but by the time I get home I forgot, 'cause I used the kleenix to wipe my.....nose! Oh you make me laugh! This is a cutie. "Lose your temper and you lose a friend; lie and you lose yourself." |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Thanks for the laugh. Perhaps you talk to much? Hey, just kidding. Can't wait to hear more. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Balladeer I hope you don't make a mistake with a real good line when you're on the pot......good grief what a tough recall that would be especially if you forgot it quickly....why don't you keep a note pad in there??? Just tryin to be helpful! Have a good line day!! delightful poem! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I love this one, Bal... my Biloxi Trilogy was a series of observations written on a stack of cocktail napkins... and almost illegible when I got into better light and tried to sort them. LOL And I know I'm gonna get killed one of these days, tryin' to write (before the thoughts escape *G*) as I drive... but no scrap of paper is safe. *G* Wherever you write, whatever you write on... just keep writing, Deer one! *G* |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I have endeavored to help make this a papaerless society but I see I and my ilk are doomed to failure. (Shhh, I 'secretly' write on paper before transcribing to my MS Word, on occasion. Please don't tell...) |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Before all of you fall over your collective tongue singing the praises of this ne'erdowell scoundrel, perhaps you should know why he writes poetry on his napkin. Ya see, ol' 'Deer figures that there's lots of waitresses out there making a lot of money on tips, so why not break the mold and pay 'em off with napkin poetry. And to make sure they know who he is, he signs his works with his phone number! Now me, I would never insult a hard working woman with napkin poetry (I just tell 'em how I love kittens and THEN write my number *heh*). |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
yeah, me too, and on brown paper bags, and barf bags, and bar coasters, and the backs of old greeting cards lol! it gets worse though....when everyone around me shuts up because they're afraid i'll immortalize them.... once someone said to me, "i'm afraid to go camping with you because if i piss on the fire, you'll write a pome about it"......... geesh... maybe if i stop taking notes and writing verse on scrap pieces of paper..... ummm... oh damn!! i've lost my whole thought here... .maybe something about that... can't remember.... but anyway, i remember this pome when i read it the first time and to be honest, i thought i wrote it at first until i realized that the meter and rhyme were perfect and the humor and wit were so wonderful thanks for posting it again... brought back a memory or two of some writing i did before i had to come back to read it again and kick it back up top... *wink* [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 07-03-2001).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dear heart, Thank you again, I don't care wherever you write it, or whenever you repost it, JUST KEEP DOING IT Absolutely fabulous writing love.  Now this one is another treasure, for me to place in the 'Deer hall.  Now all I need is a stack of ideas to arrive with their own pad pen and suitable place to write and I shall be able to think about writing something.  Of course that's assuming I can stir myself to be that energetic, still at least writing is a sitting down activity, so I might manage it.  Love and warm stuff Mushy  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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Passions Voice Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 291Michigan |
So, you were the one that I saw in the restaurant!!! This was a wonderful poem, I'm glad that I got the chance to read it tonight, it made me smile. And I'm always up for a smile. passion is life. . . ~Diana |
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helen smith Member
since 2001-03-12
Posts 240 |
loved it ... I write my poems across my husband's back ....while he sleeps |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Perhaps you write on napkins, and Perhaps you write on hands, No matter where you write it 'Deer, 'Tis in our heart it lands. Best wishes, /Kit |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
Hehe, isn't it crazy what we'll resort to? I'm a scatter brain though so I carry around a "Remember Book" although I tend to forget it so then I resort to napkins and other such means this is hilarious, I love it!~Krista |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL! What a bunch of wonderful replies!! Helen, you win the prize for wierdest place...on your husband's back??  He must be real popular at the beach!!LongJohn...those are serviettas, not napkins....aprons work, too |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Ditto Deer, I don't do as well as you but I've learned to keep notebooks with me at all times. However you should see the poems written in lipstick or eyebrow pencil for lack of a pen. *soft smile* Keth Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
and I thought napkins were only good for blotting lipstick, which of course you don't wear! I love it |
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