Open Poetry #23 |
Home's Where I Belong |
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I've been married a thousand years, I've got diapers on the line, The stove's in need of cleanin' But I just can't find the time. There's a roast in the oven And a pie on the sill, As I look out the window I see my hubby Bill. His face is unshaven, His beer belly's hangin' low, He seems so much older, Than just a while ago. I took my apron off, And headed for the south, With the wind in my hair, Gonna find myself, Care for no one else --Gonna get me my share! I found a job in Alabama, At Emmy Sue's cafe, I put my apron on again And slung hash night and day. Servin' truckers pancakes, Burgers, fries and ham, A pinch on my bottom And a "Thank ya kindly, Ma'am!" I was workin' harder But I was on the skids, My life had no meanin' Without Bill and the kids. After pacing back and forth, I headed back up north With the wind in my hair, Back to my family, Who really needed me And who really did care. Now I am back home again With diapers on the line, The stove has been cleaned 'Cause my Bill has found the time. We all work together, And share the household chores, No one's taken for granted By no one anymore. Now we're a family And we all share in the load, We share in the joys as well As we travel down life's road. I put my apron on again 'Cause home's where I belong, Back with my family, Who show they care for me, I no longer feel tied down. No need for movin' on, We now all get along And I'm where I wanna be! [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-04-2002 09:54 AM).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Honey, put that apron back on, come back down to Alabama, I'll give ya a big huge tip, take ya home, cook your pies and serve ya hand and foot, and love ya like ya never been loved before, forever more....great write young lady, I loved it... |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Wonderful Linda, just wonderful. Now if we could just get the maid to come in and do all those chores wouldn't life really be grand. Huggles, 'M' |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
Oh Yeah!!! THis works and lives you with a smile. ~Salty |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Toe ~ With an invitation like that, to hell with Bill and the kids! Who needs them! LOL Glad you enjoyed my song and my active imagination! I enjoyed yours as well! tehe ~ The woman who is/was/will be, the recipient of all your charms is one lucky woman! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ I actually did have a maid for a while, but I was working so hard at cleaning the house before she came, I realized I was literally throwing good money down the drain by keeping her on! I am also one to wash and curl my hair before I go to the beauty salon, and I doll myself up before a makeover! ~ Morning hugs! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Salty ~ Your name intrigues me! Do you live by the sea, or are you the salt of the earth, or do you like salty foods, or are you one of the spices of life? Whatever the reason for it, your name makes me smile as did your reply! Thank you! EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-03-2002 03:10 PM).] |
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Robert Adamson Member
since 2002-10-21
Posts 328PA/USA |
I still think you are writing about the glitter of heaven and pampering the stars. Thank you. etoodog |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Well if you didn't mind getting your bottom pinched and miss it at all I'll leave my number. lol Love the poem great storytelling! |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Both smiles and wisdom in this one, Linda. Sounds a lot like real life. The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Robert ~ You are one who sees the light, aren't you. Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful reply. ********************************************* raph ~ Well, now ya've got me ta thinkin' an' reassessin' me situation!--ya don't pinch too hard, do ya?--'cause I bruise like a peach! tehe ********************************************* Auguste ~ Thank you! And there is a moral to this story! ********************************************* ~ May you all receive, as well as show, appreciation in your lives. EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-03-2002 05:14 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I liked this very much, EA. *G* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern ~ Greetings and felicitations, Ms. Belle of the South! It pleases me greatly that you enjoyed my little slice of life! ~ May you forever be treated with love, kindness, and respect! EA |
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zenny Member
since 2002-11-24
Posts 371Belgium |
i really enjoyed reading your write EA there is no place like home The greatest thing u'll ever learn |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Zenny ~ I agree! "There's no place like home! There's no place like home!"... I'm beginning to feel like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz! lol ~ As they say, "Home is where your heart is!" EA |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
And my heart, is anywhere you are... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Toe, your words touched me....May our cyberspace hearts continue to beat as one....until the moderators tear them assunder. tehe EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-03-2002 06:21 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda A wonderful story about home and the heart. I enjoyed it very much. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggssssssss) Yay!!! Oh Linda, I love this, sweet friend, no one is perfect and sometimes family life is not easy but home is where the heart is and know your whole family always loves you so very much! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is lovely, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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WinterWren Senior Member
since 2002-12-01
Posts 1044...Coming to |
I outta write something like that, just look all the fellas your getting wantin to pinch your bottom! But seriously that was a very good poem and showed well the importance of a good well balanced family life! WinterWren |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, I really like the moral to this story. Lots of folks don't realize what they have until they don't have it anymore. Some aren't as lucky as Bill's wife was...... Sometimes they can't go back. Thanks for sharing. this was a delight. "Love makes the world go around" |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
home is definately good...good write! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie ~ Thank you! I enjoyed your kind words! ********************************************* Noah ~ Such thoughtful comments!--much appreciated! ********************************************* WinterWren ~ 'Tis your season, dear Winter! tehe---What a cute pseudonym! I got a chuckle out of your reply! Thanx! ********************************************* Ethel ~ Yeppers! That's the moral of the story! And I have been enjoying reading about your own personal love story with Gary! ********************************************* passing shadows ~ "Good" reply! Thanx! ********************************************* I appreciate you all taking the time to read my poem and make such thoughtful replies. ~ May your lives be everything that you could possibly dream them to be! Linda |
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