Open Poetry #22 |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I used to be Republican and then they stopped my check so I went down to Social Security to remind them that I voted The straight ticket every time And? It was a good day there. There was no one else in line or even waiting in the chairs. So I walked up to the sleeping clerk. She didn’t even open her eyes but said “you have to take a number” and I had to tell my self in mind TWICE to shut my open jaw that’s how dumbfounded I was there was no one else around— I thought for sure it was a joke, (surely Allen Funt’s around) But no, she opened eyes to nod toward a paper roll of print And so I thought: “Ooooo-kay, I’ll play” and ripped the number 86 from its perforation and walked up proudly with my kill. But NO-- “wait behind the red line please” (Oh yeah, it was getting better) So I played along again. I stood there with an innocence painted over my pained face And then? She put some lotion on her hands and never blinked called, “86!” And so I won the lottery, I jumped and screamed, “YES! That’s ME!” And turned around to face no one in the eye and said, “It’s my lucky day!” * * * note: totally true story--oh except for the part about the check...I just threw the Republican bit in to tick off my brother...wicked me [This message has been edited by serenity blaze (10-06-2002 02:23 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Serene One...there's always that red tape.... and on this end of the line? One huge grin! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Grinnin right along with Karilea.....you go get em Karen......love it. If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
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too bad there wasn't someone else in line, someone to write about . . . |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Serenity, I love the way you take "life" and write so expertly about it. I hate lines, too...sometimes....At other times I like to watch and listen, while I'm waiting. Can learn a lot that way. But, I do hate people to make me "wait in line" whenever there IS no line...Thanks Ethel...garysgirl |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I should buy a red-striped suit (lots of lines), so no one can ever cross me again without first signing forms in triplicate. Yep, I'm not making sense. But this poem did. Which is kinda sad, when you think of the subject... (D) |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thanks for the laugh, Karen...and the commentary...much enjoyed. Now, I'm off to brave the lines at LAX. Wish me luck! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
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thanks to all--but Krawdaddy? you are so astute-- |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
hahaha excellent stuff m'dear. You crack me up. hugs luscious. Maree |
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caterina Member
since 2002-07-25
Posts 188Canada |
I loved this, great writing and it gave me some chuckles. caterina |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Believe me, I can just picture you doing that! The only right thing to do when faced with such aggravation is to have some fun with it |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Allen Funt would have been proud to see you win..enjoyed the humor..continue winning |
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Kielo Senior Member
since 2002-02-11
Posts 1109 |
(sincerely) I loved this! Kielo I need to change my signature. :D |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thank you (curtsy) you people are wonderful! |
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