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Madame Chipmunk
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0 posted 2002-06-28 01:45 PM

~Froggiemunk~

This chipmunk has caught a cold
her nose is stuffed, her mind is foggy
with cough and laryngitis
she sounds just like a froggie

too tired to get up
she sleeps the day away
no appetite has she
for food or even for play

at her computer, she tried to sit
and type some poetry
to visit her friends at Piptalk
but she crashed and fell asleep on the keys

for now, she's staying in bed
but soon, she'll be back...you'll see
replying to your poems
and collecting acorns with ease
~

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (06-28-2002 01:46 PM).]

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2002-06-28 01:48 PM

Froggiemunk, froggiemunk
please, please don't cry
before long you will see
poetry with dry eyes

froggiemunk, froggiemunk
please don't try to croak
but drink tea, just for me
to ease your poor, poor throat

froggiemunk, froggiemunk
before you crash on the keys
go back to bed and rest your head
for me? Oh Pretty Please!

Madame Chipmunk
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2 posted 2002-06-28 01:54 PM

Thanks Karilea...
I wrote this yesterday, when I was coughing so hard that my ribs and my back were hurting me....and I really did fall asleep on the keys.
Today I'm a bit better, but I notice that my mind is still foggy and I've been having trouble thinking straight....
the voice is back (sort of) but every time I go to use it, I start coughing and can't get many words out.
This is just not fair!!!!!!!!!

~ disappointed hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2002-06-28 01:57 PM

(BIG HUGGGSSSSSSS) Awwwwwww, I'm sorry you got the froggy flu, sweet friend, I hope you get well soon as we all love you so much and am here for you ready to read your wonderful poems and responses again! (kiss on cheek) Now get some rest, NOW! LOL, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Madame Chipmunk
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4 posted 2002-06-28 02:00 PM

Thanks Noah...
Now I know why its such an annoying cold.
Its meant for froggies and not for chipmunks.
LOL

~ laughing hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Sunshine

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5 posted 2002-06-28 02:00 PM

Thank goodness you don't have to prepare to give a speech or anything of THAT nature! The first time I contracted laryngitis is when my oldest daughter was about 14 months old and running around the house...and consequently GOT INTO much more than she should...her mother couldn't do much but sound like a squeeky wheel with a very red face!

Madame Chipmunk
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6 posted 2002-06-28 02:03 PM

I've been there and done that one too, Karilea....
Only it was a stomach flu and I was constantly throwing up.....and my 2 sons, then ages 4 and 9 were downstairs with a whole bunch of their friends....wrecking our family room....
They are lucky that THEY survived my wrath when I felt better.

~ evil mommy hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Martie

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7 posted 2002-06-28 02:30 PM

Lyra

You are cute, even with a cold. Sure hope you feel better soon! Hugs!

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

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A Mountain Paradise

8 posted 2002-06-28 02:33 PM

Lyra, I sure hope you feel better real soon. There's nothing worse than a summer cold. They linger and linger. This was precious. Hugs, Marti

" My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother."

Toerag
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Posts 5622
Ala bam a

9 posted 2002-06-28 02:38 PM

Let's see.....I think you again need Dr. Toerag.....okay, take two aspirins, a good shot of scotch, and take one Toerag and go to bed.....

Duncan
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10 posted 2002-06-28 02:49 PM

Today I'm a bit better, but I notice that my mind is still foggy and I've been having trouble thinking straight....

Ah, Lyra...you've just described my mornings perfectly! LMAO

Forgetting all I'm lacking
Completely and complete
I'll take your invitation
You take all of me

Lifehouse

suthern

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Louisiana

11 posted 2002-06-28 03:15 PM

How can I resist a title like that? LOL This is great, Madame... hope you're soon FEELING great! *S* (But perhaps not so great as Toe's generous offer would have you feeling!!! LOL)

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

12 posted 2002-06-28 03:49 PM

Lyra,
There is nothing that can keep you down, You have the secret of humor. Hugs

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

13 posted 2002-06-28 06:37 PM

Oh Lyra, I am so sorry you are sick. I sure hope you get well soon.

Joyce Johnson

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Washington State

14 posted 2002-06-28 06:43 PM

Hope you're better little Froggie. Happens to all of us amphibians. Joyce

Kethry
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Victoria Australia

15 posted 2002-06-28 06:44 PM

she has a liddle code
that makes her feel so sahd
her nose is reddish rose
and she feels so bahd
but soon she will return
when her head is clear
then we'll live and learn
for poet grace is here

Look after yourself!
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Madame Chipmunk
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Posts 8296
Michigan

16 posted 2002-06-28 07:02 PM

Thanks Martie...This is a real cute cold!
I think its the worst I've ever had.

It was a bad idea to go to my grandaughter's dance recital, 2 days before having surgery...when my immune system is still down.....and then the nurse in the recovery room, who wouldn't let me sit up.....
A bad combination all around....and I am paying dearly for it now.

~ sneezy hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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17 posted 2002-06-28 07:04 PM

Thanks so much, Marti...
I sure hope this doesn't linger because I have been through so much with those treatments....I was looking forward to some time of feeling good now, after this surgery.

~ Ah-choo! and hugs to you

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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18 posted 2002-06-28 07:07 PM

Thanks Dr.Toe...but I think the Kleenex are much more useful right now!
Now, what kind of rag did you think I should take to bed with me? LOL

~ coughing hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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19 posted 2002-06-28 07:08 PM

Thanks Duncan...it wouldn't be so bad if it were just mornings...but this lasts all day long.

~ foggy headed hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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20 posted 2002-06-28 07:10 PM

Thanks much, Suthern....but as I told, Dr.Toe.....A big box of kleenes would be much more useful right now...LOL

~ sniffly hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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21 posted 2002-06-28 07:11 PM

Thanks so much, Sy...The cold isn't really funny, so I decided to make it funny...and I really did crash on the keys...you can ask David...he saw it happen.

~ tired hugs zzzzzzzzzzz

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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22 posted 2002-06-28 07:14 PM

Thanks so much, Sue...
This was a really BAD time to catch a cold...
right when I just had surgery....

~ convalescing hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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23 posted 2002-06-28 07:16 PM

Thanks so much, Joyce...
the nose and sinus parts weren't so bad...but then it went into my throat and chest and now it is miserable. Every time I try ot talk, I cough

~ coughing hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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24 posted 2002-06-28 07:18 PM

Thanks so much, Keth...the nose part is just about gone, and now it is in my throat and chest where it is much worse...
But I think its better today than it was yesterday...
so maybe by the weekend, it might be almost gone.

~ sore throat hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

andEmmamakes3
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Kent

25 posted 2002-06-29 02:13 PM

Lyra hi there I hope you’re feeling a lot better now, wonderful writing I always enjoy your poems they are such a delight to read

lots of love
Emma

Eternity, stands laughing at old time
for ages? In the grand ancestral line
Of things eternal, mounting to divine

kaile

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singapore

26 posted 2002-06-30 02:54 AM

Hi Lyra,

ahhh...an opportunity to hide all the acorns away so that you won't get to them...then i would be crowned "Master Chipmunk".

...hope you are feeling better today

ShadowRider
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since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

27 posted 2002-06-30 03:02 AM

oh what a dilemma,
mammal or reptile
doesn't really matter
when feeling so vile

so have a laugh
and get a bit silly
for a rich frogmunk you will be
if you learn to gild the lily

(We can't be having ailing munksters
running about, can we? Read 2 poems
and call me in the morning.)
lotsa hugs for wellness
Jeff

cherrypoptart
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since 2002-06-09

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state of wordthiness

28 posted 2002-06-30 05:21 AM

This is so good!

mycafe
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Posts 584

29 posted 2002-07-01 01:32 AM

Lyra, do rest well before we hear from you again

Lotsa water's good for froggiemunk

mycafe

Keep counting your blessings

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan

30 posted 2002-07-04 06:24 PM

Emma, Thanks so much for your reply...
This cold turned into pneumonia and I was absolutely miserable for a while but now I am on antibiotics and starting to feel a bit more normal...
I hope to spend more time here real soon...
Its always a pleasure to hear from you.

~ lots of hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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31 posted 2002-07-04 06:25 PM

Thanks so much faterider....
Now, where did you hide my acorns?
I need the ones with the cough syrup in them.
I'm starting to feel better and will be back here full time soon.

~ coughing hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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32 posted 2002-07-04 06:27 PM

Thanks so much, Jeff.....
It would have been so nice if it were that easy, but this nasty thing got even nastier before it started getting better... and I had to take some acorns with antibiotics and cough syrup...

~ hugs of recovery

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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33 posted 2002-07-04 06:28 PM

Thanks so much, Cherry...
I like your name, its cute. When I get back here again, I will try to find some of your poems to read.

~ be back soon hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan

34 posted 2002-07-04 06:30 PM

Thanks so much, Marie...
It looks like I finally got back here for a bit...but I don't want to overexert myself because I did that yesterday...
I went grocery shopping and got my hair cut and colored and came home exhausted...

~ recovering hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

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