Open Poetry #24 |
Wrapping Presents ( A lighter side for all) |
Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Two days before Christmas And while not quite a “louse” The only thing cheerful Was the cord on my mouse Hanging with ribbon And bows I’d tied there So I could start wrapping Things from my chair. Boxes were strewn Cross the floor and my desk Tape was still missing Scissors lost in the mess When up to my face Sprang the devils own grin Till those still around me Thought my mind lost in sin Up from my chair I flew in a flash Ran down the stairs And out to the trash I grabbed all the bags I could find there Trailed them behind me As I laughed without care Into the bags I threw Christmas’s loot Finished in no time I let out a hoot On top of each bag I tied a red bow And set down again Letting ecstasy show It may not be pretty Or subtle you know But they will have Bags when out they do throw. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So this is how the grab bag got its start? Who would've ever guessed? Saw that you were looking for this... sent an elf to help you find it! LOL... too cute, Capt'n...Thanks! [This message has been edited by Sunshine (12-19-2002 04:06 PM).] |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh yeah!!!! I can identify with this one, and now I know how to use up some of the bags overflowing from the drawer!!!! Loved it!! Pen how you truly feel... |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
I believe this might be where the commercial got started too. Don't get Mad ...Get GLAD. and I'm glad i came in and read this today. In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hey Ron!! Enjoyed this lighter side of you. Good stuff!! ~Hugs~ ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
LOL...well done Cpat.... |
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christian Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 331 |
christmas scenes, distorted. imaginative, and light. not your best i have to say, i think because with so many christmas poems that have come about--the substance of them fades. still, you managed well. -chris. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Ah! The child in you comes out in this, Ron! Very visual - without ever having seen you, I can see you in this! thanks for digging this up! Corinne |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
LOL! This was cute! The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I related on two levels....sitting at the computer while the world moves on (how dare it?) and scrambling at the last minute for something. That's why I give gift certificates!! |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ron, Oh yes, you managed well. You put a smile on my face. It is always the tape that I can't find, having then to refold the ends...ends up looking like a 2 year old wrapped it....yet, somehow they don't seem to care. Those big bows do wonders to distract from messy corners. Enjoyed, Warm regards, and happy holidays Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I love it when you write free verse, Ron |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
very entertaining...I smiled as I read it.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Capt. Ron, I'm glad that you found this one. It is delightful. Thank you...... "Love makes the world go around" |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Ron, feeling a little frisky when you wrote this one? Like it, very cute...Thanx for the light touch...put a grin on my face.. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
haha I loved this! I just spent the last hour and a half wrapping two gifts. I used more tape than I knew the world held, and more paper than any man should ever see! Ahh it'll be fun to watch 'em open it. But oh how I'd have rather just done that!!! Always, GG - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ron I have some tape and newspaper, but bags may prove to be faster, better. Loved the smile in this! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(sigh) Awwwwwwwwww, I too love this lighter side of you, sweet friend, yay, we should all celebrate the holidays with the spirits of the boys and girls in our hearts! (big hugggssssss) This is delightful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ron, 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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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Would you come wrap my gifts now?... I can't find my scissors and tape either... |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
sounds like you shopped till you dropped, nice touch ,lighter side of you, falalalala and all that.......... |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
So what you're saying is: When it comes to Christmas, just bag it! Good to see your sense of humor wrapping up your holiday. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Ah, so THAT's why you sent me fish heads for Christmas? |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Cpat, Ingenious, enjoyed. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
LOL... Just what I needed to read today. *G* Isn't it amazing how laughter can put frenzy into perspective? *G* I thoroughly enjoyed. *S* |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Capt ~~ I am taking a break from baking and wrapping and I thank you so much for the giggles. This is sure to become a Christmas classic. Hugs and Merry Christmas, Marti Let our love circle the world and |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
ROFL....I hate to wrap presents and have to spread my wrapping out over several weeks just to keep myself from doing this |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
cute, don't know how I missed it...but I found it now. |
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