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An Allegory for Kevin
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An Allegory for Kevin |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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An Allegory for Kevin By Larry Chadwick It was the tortoise and the hare, A race which both did pursue. Each one began it at the start, To prove what they could do. It really wasn’t an even match, But the Rabbit didn’t really care. He just knew that he was fast, And wasn't worried about being fair. About the rules he didn’t ask, Before this event had begun. He assumed he was the best, And giggled while he did run. To the hare it was all a blur, While the tortoise took it in. The turtle memorized it all, For the test given in the end. When he crossed the finish line, The hare was tired and worn out. He couldn’t recall a single thing, The turtle didn’t even try to pout. ‘Twas now the testing all began, To repeat what they had seen. The hare couldn’t recall a thing, But tortoise knew what he had been. So they tallied up the test results, Told each one of them his score. The rabbit had flunked the test, While turtle had passed and more. So the moral of the story is (Kevin), Things aren’t always as they seem. For as fast as your youth may be, Balladeer will always have esteem. [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 11-17-2001).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ah Larry, now were there ever wiser words spoken, me thinks not! Very well done sir! ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Mysteria, Well thank you mam! That's what grandpas are for you know.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Grandpa is just rollin in wisdom these days. LOL, poor Kevin. But I've been rootin for him ya know...my devils advocate syndrome, or is that masochist's syndrome? I always get them mixed up. NOT. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Midnitesun, Our attitude is all in the spirit of foul play. Afterall, we want to give Kevin a chance! ....I mean fair play.  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
All the young may well have their chance just remember, old folk still dance the dance... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sunshine Gramps says you're absolutely right! [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 11-17-2001).] |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* oh yes, you do this so well. With becoming a grandfather you also have gained all the wisdom of your years. Well done. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah Gramps! Give the kid a break! *Nancy trying to make sense of it all, but, smiling anyway* |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Startime, Thanks, so are you saying I've served my time and lots of it? Nancy, Hey, I'm just pokin' fun Lucie style! [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 11-17-2001).] |
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