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On The Roof, Such A Clatter(Duet with ThisDiamond)
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On The Roof, Such A Clatter(Duet with ThisDiamond) |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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On the night before Christmas hanging brightly aglow Lit the moon like a furnace shining on yellow snow There 'Twas I in my glory standing in but a hat And my wife in her flannels, asking if she looked fat Our hound dog Samantha, with pups in a pride Kept taking the trimmings, leaving puddles beside Called the Vet in a panic but all to no avail For his only suggestion, tie a knot in her tail Oh we hated to do it, yes we couldn't indeed Poor Samantha got through it, with sad eyes in deep plead And the tree seemed quite crooked, but the star it still shined Though we put water to it, ever dreary branch whined So the Mrs. and I snuggled up by the fire And she promised me cookies if I did, the ol' liar And we penned the best Christmas we could ever think up By the fire...The Mrs., hungry me, and nine pup Those pups, they kept whining' all the hours of the night And Me and the Mrs. well....we couldn't wait till light I wanted to have Santa come down the chimney in burn And see that ol' bugger like ashes to the worm's turn I heard on the roof a clatter that sounded like a freight train. I yelled up, hoping it would scatter, but alas it did remain. Old Betsy by the window sill, I ran to get as fast as I could Those buggers are gonna take some lead, OH yes, really good I got the shells from the dresser, shucking them in as I ran Forgetting the hat on Old Glory, or the breeze on my can That noise on the roof top, I will make it go fly away And those pups better stop whining, Oh sheesh, it's almost day. The window I threw open to check up high on the roof. Old Glory was now hidin,' and this was not a spoof. I took aim on the leader, the one with the shiny red nose. But I couldn't pull the trigger, this destiny I gladly chose. As they flew through night air, oh but this to express Better cover them hatches, batten down and depress some salve on them scratches, in the Mrs. nightdress. For my pride’s outta hidin, no longer in regress. Now Santa is sleighin' into the clear of chilly night, And ya gotta move over, or them pups they may bite. For they now are sleepin', next to Sammie with care, named after tiny reindeer, but with big feet and long hair. Copyright2002 Magnus/ThisDiamond [This message has been edited by Magnus (12-17-2002 09:36 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
This silly smile is great medicine... Certainly the spirit of laughter. Thanks for opportunity to see the light side. TD Still laughing at the hat...what an image! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You two are amazing...I just loved the wit you fed each other. Thank you for this goodnight smile.  to you both! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling boy, This Diamond This is simply wonderful, one of the best I’ve seen in a long time. The writing is perfect and you two have written pure gold, the humour and wit are incredible. Beautiful work really beautiful, I love it utterly utterly   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
ohhhhhhhhhhh..love it--thanks for the Christmas smiles  "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Makes me feel all kinda fuzzy inside! LOL Thanx for this beauty to get me primed up for the day! Another great collaboration by two great poets! ~ warm & fuzzy hugs to you both! Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Forgetting the hat on Old Glory, or the breeze on my can ROFLMAO... the mental picture this presents is Christmas present enough for this gal! LOL This is great... well done duet! *S* |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
OH I LOVE STORIES SUCH AS THESE...Put a big smile right on my face...and the VISUALS...NEVER to be erased. Merry Christmas to you!!!! ~Salty In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. |
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christian Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 331 |
you executed the rhymes perfectly flawlessly. and drew great images. "shining on yellow snow" whats that suppose to mean? -chris. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent duet as per usual from you two! I have a very vivid image in my head now though...  ...and I'll leave you to guess what is is! ~Hugs to you both~ ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I loved this duet. Both of you are such good writers, it just has to turn out good, doesn't it? Thank you for sharing. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Writing any topic with Kathy is a breeze... Her gun is full of ammo, her pen full of ink and her mind always sharp and ready to fill the page... Always a joy... Thanx TD...thanx to all of you.. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles in delight) And remember what Frank Zappa says... "DON'T EAT THAT YELLOW SNOW!" LOL! Couldn't resist! (big group hug) This is a delightful holiday collaboration, sweet friends, we all wish you both the happiest holidays, yay, we all love you both so much! You have such beautiful hearts, sweet Barry and Kathleen, thank you both 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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