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Trash Art... (# something) |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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 I can not take The trash out yet It’s raining and I might get wet Besides I worked Hard from the start To build this sculptured Work of art. I filled the basket To the brim. My trash was looking Mighty grim When it got full I crushed it down To make more space Gave it a pound Because of course I then could fit More trashy stuff Inside of it But I won’t let It overflow I’ll balance Everything just so That empty box Can stand on end And cardboard stays With just a bend I stuff some paper Here and there Pour on swept dust From everywhere Egg shells on top And coffee grounds Fill in those gaps That I have found Then all my toil’s Solidified With crumpled foil Stuffed in the side I’m proud to say This skill of mine For balancing My trash art’s fine I wonder now If I should stop Or let it span The counter top I'll take it out Oh, what the heck It’s only just Across the deck The rain has stopped All righty then I’ll empty it And start again [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 10-11-2001).] |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Just like you don't want to mow the lawn because it'll interfere with the dandelions' growth, Nan?  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
ROFL.....this is so true.....it's the very last chore I want to have to do!  great one Nan |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
This is priceless. And I have to confess that my own trash art also extends to the counter sometimes. Don't even mention the one in the frig! Loved this, Nan. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I sent you a parcel by UPS. What’s inside? Well you try to guess. I found some things, I know you’ll adore, from here and there, on my kitchen floor. A ball of fluff, as big as my fist, yucky veggie peels, an old grocery list. Something real hard, from what I was baking, figured you’d want it, for the sculpture you’re making. I even sent you, something to use for glue, Hope it helps, it was stuck on my shoe.  ~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL...I thought I was the expert in trash art...but Nan, you take the cake. (Maybe the one Mysteria sent?) And as for Duncan's response, my mom was the official #1 fridge trash artist. Me? I have a good excuse, it is freezin outside! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You mean rain is an acceptable excuse to continue sculpturing? *G* It's so soggy down here I should be able to create a masterpiece. *S* This is delightful, Nan! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I love the way you cart your art! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I do thank you, kind friends..  .. I did finally take the trash out - It was a simple choice - that or asphyxiation...  Elizabeth - SSHHHHH.... Don't tell... I don't shovel snow either..  Sea - I bet my sculpture is taller than yours - I use BIG barrels...  Duncan - Who let you out of class?...  Mysteria - To glue my art My sculpture now Won't fall apart  Midnitesun - What, you're one of those Nordic types who live in the frozen tundra and get sun 23 hours a day?.. (Svenska here)..  suthern - Sending you a sunbrella..  Sunshine - suthern needs you... [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 10-11-2001).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Geee...you have this trash thing down to a science....and the poem was very witty and well written...put a smile on this man's face. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Huge grins here You have taken the mundane and raised it to ART Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is priceless. This sounds like my trash too, especially in the winter when it's too damn cold to take it out. Then, there is always room for a little more trash in the bag If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
There ya go...talkin' trash again! Nan, you're showing your garbage again....and doing it very nicely Shades of Shel Silversteen here |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I remember this one ... you may have taken it out, but the truck delivered it to the keeper gallery of fine collectables |
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