Open Poetry #21 |
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Hardee-Har-Har |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(This is a goofy poem I wrote inspired only by a tray advertisement at the fast-food joint! LOL) ![]() Hardee-Har-Har By: Noah Eaton 6/30/02 I stopped at the Hardees in Columbia, Missouri Needed something to hold me off, cause I was in a hurry Ordered a Frisco burger with an order of those famous curly fries Polishing it in hope to make it to St. Louis by twilight Paid the waiter, got two dollars in change Which got me thinking how I should spend this money I've made Or should I forget this ridiculous pandemonium And save this money towards my future income Hardee-har-har I've got two dollars in my pocket Boy, this is hard Should I spend this or add this to my deposit? ![]() I can send someone a postcard or contribute to a social commitment Replace my shoelaces or help fund it to a national historic monument Hey, maybe I can go down to the Karaoke bar and play the jukebox Eight times over, or maybe I can just go to the laundromat and clean my socks Hey hey, maybe I can buy a mood ring But if it never changed color then that would be cheap Wait, I can purchase my own yo-yo But I probably have one buried somewhere in my sofa or Hepplewhite as far as we know Hardee-har-har I've got two dollars to spend Well, I've always wondered what it's like To finally use that coat check ![]() I can buy two things at the 99 cent store but that would be too practical Who knew decison-making can be so enigmatical? I could lose the lottery and then try again But yoy know my opportunity of winning ain't ever going to happen You may say I can get my shoes shined Let's face it, twenty seconds later they'll again be dirty with grime I can receive a session of valet parking But then that would be temporary, besides that’s boring Hardee-har-har There’s two dollars I’m dying to use Deciding is the hardest part So this is what it all comes down to ![]() Why I can tip the mail man, for he always does such a wonderful job Or I can stop by Stuckey’s like it’s still the sixties and enjoy a fresh pecan log I can leave all the lights on in my house, but that would just be plain selfish Or I can take up origami and make a goose or an exotic fish If I have a rough day at college, I can brag to keep my babysitter ten more minutes This is an enticing offer no one could resist I can redial 411 4 times just for fun Or dial Siberia then hang up at the top of my lungs Hardee-har-har What do you suggest? Should I spend these two hard-earned bucks Or collect? Wait, if I lose at air hockey, I can plant those two bucks on the table and say, “Hey, you, yeah I’m talking to you, I challenge you to a rematch, c’mon, let’s play!” Or I can play a nice game of foozball on the level But my momma won’t let me cuz she thinks foozball is the devil I can return my videos.............................late And when I mean late I mean really, really, really late Ooohhhhh...I can convince a kid that the tooth fairy is very rich When that spoiled brat looks under the pillow and has my money in an instant Hardee-har-har I’ve got two big ones in my jeans I can fill up my stapler Or do my laundry Wait, I’ve finally made my decision, now I know I will send my sweet love Joanna a rose! (kiss kiss) YAY!!! ![]() "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (07-02-2002 07:58 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
NOAH!!! My sidekick!! I miss you, and I'm glad you stopped in with this funny poem!! Hey...you made the right decision if you got Joanna a rose! ![]() ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
fantabulous work here Noah. I LOVE IT!!!! Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Just too cute Noah! He he a loved it! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Noah Thanks so much for the smiles this evening. Love your humor...it is very very wonderful! |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
a neverending poem of neverending joyous lines You tickle me, Noah with your feathery writing! (good choice on the Deuce, BTW. Love is sharing, even if its only two bucks, eh, Watt?) |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
LOL! This is funny, Noah. How about just seeing how long you can hang onto your two dollars? |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Enjoyed the chuckle Noah. I love knowing rich people! Shenachie |
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GRMcLean Junior Member
since 2002-06-19
Posts 10 |
I think that is a wise decision. I liked the part about Stuckeys and the pecan log. That is funny. I didn't know anyone else remembered those things and the billboards advertising them. You wrote a hillarious poem. |
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Krishankins![]()
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
You're making a not so good day turn into a warm smile, Noah. Thank you. Every time I go into a Hardees now, I'll think of your poem. A bird never flies so high that it can't hit the ground |
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Greeneyes![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
LOL i just knew you were going to say you went back for more of those famous fries.....your choice of course was much better, great poem, fun humor.... ![]() Lauren~ Emeralds from mountains |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Made me laugh, Noah! And I think ya made the perfect decision! Forgetting all I'm lacking |
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RosePetal![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
awwwwwwww a rose for Moi? thank you sweetie pie! You know, I pass hardees all the time but i've never ever eaten there!!!! I always opt for wendy's. ![]() |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
LOL !!!! mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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paladin![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Investing in roses brings great dividends. paladin |
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catalinamoon![]()
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Haha, makes me think of last week going to kmart with my little one who had $5 burning a hole in her pocket. Fun write, Noah. Sandra |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
Noah Dear Heart, thank you, for the smile.....hope you and all is well ever deep...runs |
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TriXter Member
since 2002-03-20
Posts 112The One |
HAHA, Funny poem Noah.. i enjoyed this alot ![]() The man of few words... |
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Singing Sparrow Member
since 2002-05-12
Posts 94 |
love it! ![]() SS |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Loved it. I never knew you had a comedic side. LOL Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Music Maker Member
since 2002-07-07
Posts 152THE ORIGINAL !!!! |
Noah, Why not buy her a potted plant, one that will last much longer than your 'romantic' rose' and every time she tends it, she will think of you. Advice from a wiser old man. Kind thoughts, John. PS - Just to prove how different 'English' is here in England, I had originally put pot-plant, and Sunny said 'change that, it means something else in America!!!' J. Grass won't grow under feet that don't move. |
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