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Mother_Earth
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0 posted 2002-09-25 10:43 AM


Scrubbing #1

Scrubbing the floors has become a chore
Get the bucket with hot soapy water
My but it is much heavier than before
I've spilled it and must hurry for sure

Anyone know where I put that mop
It's gone so down on my arthitic knees
So much fun you say to scrub and sop
Oh dear I've created more great seas

The room has grown to abnormal size
Wring bend strech wipe almost to the door
Water everywhere more when I start to cry
I'm almost done scrubbing the bathroom floor

Scrubbing #2

I've made another startling find today
You guys can close your eyes please
First to decide on shower or tub to lay
But wait I'll find the bathroom keys

The tub won now figure how to get in
It's getting slippery than before use care
I want bubbles right under my double chin
Dim the lights to cut all that body glare

My arms don't reach as far as they used to
I found places that weren't there before
When I got this other body I haven't a clue
Just like a whale stranded on the shore

Scrubbing #3

My mind needs a good scrubbing I decided
The cobwebs have moved from the corners
Too many unused creative ideas that were hid
I'll put then to use in new clean quarters

Bright thoughts to replace the dull and dark
A new outlook on the future to disspell the dust
Not just a place for memories and ideas to park
But a haven for rebirth of ideas a must

[This message has been edited by Mother_Earth (09-25-2002 10:58 AM).]

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Earth Angel
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1 posted 2002-09-25 10:53 AM


I loved this! Absolutely loved this!

So much truth to this write---but your sense of humor comes shining through---and it's contagious!

God Bless You!
EA

Mother_Earth
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2 posted 2002-09-25 11:02 AM


Earth Angel, I have to laugh at myself.  I used to look at myself through other's eyes, but now it is me who does the looking.  Glad you liked this,    ME
Paddy
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3 posted 2002-09-25 01:16 PM


Excellent read. Thanks Mom.

I guess I relate coz I suffer from arthritis and cannot even get down on my knees. Oh, how I wish I could scrub the darned floor.

I am a little concerned that one day I shall meet a real cool lady and want to propose. Any suggestions?

I guess one becomes content with one’s poetry when one opens the book ten years hence and does NOT exclaim, “Did I really write this?”

the_loner_23
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4 posted 2002-09-25 01:18 PM


This is so cool. I like it a lot.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Mistletoe Angel
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5 posted 2002-09-25 01:51 PM




(smiles) Yay!!! And may you always clear the cobwebs away and soak up joy and hope like a sponge and make your smile clean! (kiss on cheek) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

NewEnglandlazurlu
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6 posted 2002-09-25 03:56 PM


ME, you are a hoot.

Let's see we have Mother Earth scrubbing and Earth Angel doing laundry. Guess you two have it covered for cleanliness.

I just roared with this....Hugs, Marti

Every now and then take a good look at something not made
with hands -- a mountain, a star, the power of the ocean.
There will come to you wisdom,

Mother_Earth
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7 posted 2002-09-25 09:49 PM


Paddy, about the proposing thing---just stay off the knees!  Or write a poem.  Thanks for stopping in

the_loner_23,  thank you

Mistletoe Angel, thank you for all the beautiful words

Marti, us Earth people have alot to clean up.  This was a fun write and thanks

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