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Lucie's Predicament
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Lucie's Predicament |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion 
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Little Lucie had a predicament that challenged her intellect, She’d posed herself a problem and she was circumspect. So she called me over to her place on that Sunday morn And when I got there I found her crying, hopeless and forlorn. “Oh, Long John,” she cried gratefully, “You came to help me out! “I have this puzzle on the table, the hardest beyond a doubt. “And while the picture of the Tiger seems so perfectly clear, “I can’t even solve the border, and neither can Balladeer!” (It’s true, Balladeer was there, acting just like a typical man, Unsuccessfully solving Lucie’s problems because he didn’t understand.) I looked at the box and looked at the pieces, strewn in disarray, And a smile played across my lips as I turned to Lucie to say, “I think I see your problem, Lucie, I know just what to do, And I know this problem is something that could only puzzle you.” Lucie cried gratefully, “Longjohn, you’re wonderful, the best!” As she flung herself into my arms and sobbed upon my chest. I gently stroked her long blonde hair til her sobbing died away, And came again to her rescue, like on so many other days. (I had to throw this BS in just to get at Balladeer, I know he’ll chafe at these words that I’ve written here.) “Now Lucie, just relax a bit, I’ll carefully put these pieces away, “While you get me a cup of coffee and let me patiently explain, “While the Tiger on the puzzle box is drawn really GRRREAT, “I think you’d be happier eating these frosted flakes.” Heh - That lil Lucie is as sweet as a honeysuckle, and just about as smart, too! |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Thank goodness Lucie & Balladeer have you around to help them out. Heck they'd starve to death without you. Very funny!!!!!1 |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
**CUTE** Gave me a laugh which was what I needed! Thanks so much!! Dont let it end like this, tell them I said something. ~Pancho Villa |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I don't know what's more stale...those Frosted Flakes or your jokes. GEESH!!! Get that brain workin', boy!!!  |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
If it hadn't been for the whole bunch of you guys here at Passions way back when I wouldn't have had anything to entertain me and make me want to stay. This was great LonGJohn!!! Bridgette  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I didn't get it...  Perhaps Balladeer can explain it to me in private?  "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Thank you all for appreciating this true story of Lucie and 'Deer woes. I especially like that starve-to-death quote. Ol' 'Deer got hurt with that one. heh Hey there, 'Deer - you old scalawag |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
psst, Enchantress - I don't think 'Deer can explain, but why not let me? You DID say in private, didn't you? heh |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* I love it!!!! Hey can I have some of those frosted flakes.....*giggling* it's the frosted part I want...I know too many flakes already. **hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
LngJhnAg, They say two heads are better than one...not always, eh? LOL The past is history and the future is a mystery, but today is a gift and that is why it is the present! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, you've got the tiger by the tail now. Smooth sailin! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
There is always "The Pancake House" Oh, you are such a brat, but you know that right? Very cute "tail" indeed. LOL (as in Tiger's tail, so don't even go there!)~*~ May the spirit of this season live in your heart all year through ~*~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 12-10-2001).] |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
***LOL*** ...and her crown was formed by the ice in her eyes |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
LJA. Is that a blonde joke?...it had better not be. When you get that tiger in your tank it truly makes you toar but you must have been tanked if you think I ain't heard that one before. Cute!  :smoking:Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
 ROFL ... a wonderful tale LngJhn, loved the punchline! Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 12-10-2001).] |
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Bec Member
since 2001-02-23
Posts 475Canberra |
LngJhnAg... Thank you for the very much needed *giggles* Bec "Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you. And all you can do is to go where they can find you." |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
it may be old to some..but not to me..and its cute!!! |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
Lorelei.. it was sweet of you to let LongJane out to play wiff me.. you really must ask him to wear a pair of pants when he sits at the desk to type though.. cause those frilly pink panties he wears are givin me da willies. pokes da LongJane.. this aint over yanno? giggles Remember me with a smile on your face, or please don't remember me at all. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Lucie - I agree with you - this ain't over, ya lil tease! As a matter of fact, I gave you a cameo role in my latest production - heh |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
LongJohn...I've just been here a short while and have only had the pleasure of reading one other of your poems...but I gather that you and balladeer are friends of some sort or another...otherwise, you wouldn't write such wonderful poetry about him.  All that aside,  I loved your poem even if it was just a bit flakey  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Son Netier Member
since 2001-12-11
Posts 116The Garden State |
Boatsman Silver, You weave a fine lanyard with words, but wonder at the story, Shirley they must have been jesting you, mayhaps in testing you, Which you seem to have risen to with a semblance of glory. But now I see the reference to your so said Beauty, And also the picture posted and I must say I’m sorry For the evidence is like you said, you’re no cutie. Bill |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Madame - lol@flakey - great shot that one, and right on the mark!... I'm in here and then I'm gone - I have written a few other poems, some serious, some flakey. If you are interested, please feel free to use the Search feature. As for that scalawag Balladeer...just between you and me, I think the world of that guy, and we have traded many shots over the last 30 months or so. He's a great guy, and he's learned so much from me since I started teaching him. heh, that'll get him going Please use the Search feature for his works. He is terrific, and tells a whale of a story. My favorite remains "Statue in Central Park," which 'Deer posted way back in #1. That is not to say he hasn't written some other fantastic poetry, but that poem is still my favorite. When my muse takes off for the Bahamas (which the lil vixen loves to do) I usually write jokes in a poetic style just to flex my fingers and pop my knuckles. It helps bring her back from her days in the Sun. This poem is an example. The challenge is to deliver the punch line in the last line of the last verse, and not tip it off. Try it, it's fun. But, keep it clean, as you never know when somebody's kids might be here to read your work. Thanks for reading my poetry. I hope you enjoy. Bill - LOL@cutie. This is very true. I'm no cutie, despite whatever Lucie might say to the contrary. As I said before, wecome to PiP. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ah, sailor... contrary to what Deer might think, you present even the stalest jokes (and no, ya ole scalawag, I'm not meaning Deer or Lucie, so don't even go gettin' me in trouble! LOL) in a refreshing, delightful manner... Well done... I greatly enjoyed! |
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