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Screaming MeMeMyI's
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Screaming MeMeMyI's |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Screaming MeMeMyI's ~*Marge Tindal*~  I find it rather saddening bordering on maddening when constantly I see an overdose of ME I'm sure we all have known the popinjays with ego's blown proportionately larger than they should be with constant reference to ME, ME, ME Their sad is always sadder Their joy always gladder Their surgeries more impressive Their troubles more depressive Their losses more painful Their riches more gainful Their skills always better right down to the letter Sometimes they forget how sticky the web of deceit can be Especially when the tale they told today isn't the one they told last week ! The growing web of their insecurities are intricately woven with pompous lies They fool themselves into believing that we don't remember the MeMeMyI's ! So we pat 'em on their swollen ego's and to their boasting we turn a deaf ear And pray the day never comes when they cry - and we don't hear One day the popinjay cried wolf and nobody came~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 10-24-2001).] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"So we pat 'em on their swollen ego's and to their boasting we turn a deaf ear" So very true Marge. We do get a little jaded when someone plays the dramas of their life out a little too theatrically. I've known one or two in my life who have fit this description, and it's hard to muster up the sympathy some days, even when it may be truly deserved. Very nicely composed my friend ... I enjoyed your ponderings in this piece!  Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 10-24-2001).] |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
An interesting mixed media From popinjays to spiders in webs, To nursery rhymes and wolves; Perhaps simplification could be tried, And tell the offender of the MeMeMyI’s To attempt to avoid mirrors, Just so simple of an attempt might highlight The focus. An allow refocus. Gloom |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Marge, this is so so true, to be egotistical and to live in vanity can be quite a devastating thing in the long run to feel no one's listening or watching. (sad sigh) It's important to love ourselves, but just as important to share our love with others for the real joy comes in sharing and being there for each other. (smiles) Wonderful poem, dearest Marge, you always amaze me with your wonderful words! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Finding this waiting this morning Was, I admit, disconcerting. Have I whined and wailed too much And my problems just been blurting? Excellence you've written here But my conscience is guilty... Marge, I really like your poem But pray to God this isn't me! *G* |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* well Marge you have said it perfectly with your unique style and vision. I am sure we have all known people like this and had no idea how to handle them without hurting their feelings. BRAVO!!!A masterpiece in verse. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, You have written another epopee. Love ya sweet lady. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Marge, this is so true. I have heard this so much, while growing up and still do. You wrote this beautifully. Thank you for sharing this. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Oh marge, I just cant stand the mememys!!!!!!!! You wrote this perfectly, and dear if I ever whine like that please tell me right away!!! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Sounds like my kids. Good write Marge. Deb |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
All in agreement raise your right hand! ... 1...2...3.........104.........1005 .......Hey you! your other right hand! ... 100006 ........ Oh Man! Can I stop now? I have to go #1  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ Yeppers ! The boasting we can 'turn off', it's that fibbing that gets under my skin !  Thankee, gal~  ProfGloomy~ Not sure how one reduces the complexity of a fib,but if you figure it out, be sure and e-mail me~ Glad you found the mixed-media interesting. Noah~ Thank you for your enthusiasm - always ! SuthernGal~ Tee-Hee !  Never in a million years ! !  StarTime~ 'without hurting their feelings.' Hmmmmmm, that hadn't even occurred to me.  Seymour~ Thank you, love. SmartChick~ Thanks for letting me share it with you. GentleSpirit~ LOL ! I can handle the 'whining' .. it's those fibs that just bowl me over ! Thanks, hon~ BloomingRose~ Rutt-Ro ! Tee-Hee ! Thanks, gal~ Rex~ Thanks bunches for the read. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I don't know how you do it, but you write such entertaining poetry.....YES...I have known a few of the ME, ME, Me's....and they can certainly drive you simply bonkers. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ LOL! Thank you very much. Sometimes life gives us the 'material' to entertain~ There are those who tell me, I write just like I talk ~ Well, my kids say 'preach' .. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
Their sad is always sadder Their joy always gladder Their surgeries more impressive Their troubles more depressive Their losses more painful Their riches more gainful Their skills always better right down to the letter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wow.....dear Marge....Such a powerful write. Very powerful, truthful, wise and so eloquently done..... This must go into my library .... Thank you sooooo much for sharing this {{{{{Hugs}}}} to you for it dear ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is so cute. Yes, I think we all know one or two of those "listen to me, I've got so much to say, but I won't listen to you" people. I try to avoid them like the plague!!! If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh Gads the scads of memories of a woman I worked with decades ago who had to be 210 for all that she had done... perhaps she just walked many a plain...{I'm laughing at me now!} but how this brought back the memory of her... and I still smile at all she said she did... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MyEnchantedMelody~ I sure appreciate your reply~ Thank you so much~ Tracey~ I agree that avoidance is sometimes the best route to take. Thanks for the read and reply~ Karilea~ You kind of got a chuckle out of me too ! Thanks, gal~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge You, of boundless listening skill and sympathy, I'm sure have heard your share of sad stories...I'm glad you can tell truth from lies. Hugs! |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
One day the popinjay cried wolf and nobody came~ Very gentle smile, except for a keeper or two, eh, Little Goose? But hear very loudly where you are coming from |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ Thank you, friend. Listening comes easy~ Discerning truth from lie not always as easily done~ I guess I just don't understand someone's need to 'puff themselves up' with tales of deceit. Logan~ Yes, my friend ... you would hear~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- Well...if you ask ME, then I will be happy to give you MY opinion! LOL! Yep...it really IS sad when someone thinks they have to 'one up' everything that others are going through just to get a little added attention. But, I'm with Martie...I'm glad you are able to tell the truth from lies too. Hugs, ~Me/Myself/I "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Vicky~ Tee-Hee-Hee ! You KNOW I love all THREE of YOU~ Big HUGS~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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