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Nan

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0 posted 2003-02-17 01:58 PM

When life seems too befuddlin'
Take time to do some spuddlin'
Go splashin' while it's puddlin'
Go barefoot in the rain.

When things are poor to middlin'
And both your thumbs are twiddlin'
Stand on your head while fiddlin'
For smi-l-in' out loud!!

When all about are snigglin'
Get all your toes a'wigglin'
Then soon you will be gigglin'
Your doldrum's sure to wane.

When things get willy-nilly
Do something brash and silly
Eat ice-cream with your chili
For smi-l-in' out loud!

When days are feelin' maudlin
Watch baby ducklings waddlin'
There's always one that's dawdlin'
That's no time for disdain

When life is too befuddlin'
Make time to go out spuddlin'
That's splashin' while it's puddlin'
For smi-l-in' out loud!!!

[This message has been edited by Nan (02-17-2003 03:00 PM).]

Sunshine

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1 posted 2003-02-17 02:03 PM

I do like knowing that Reflections will carry
with it a theme for ALL ages, just as the
site does...

So, guess what?

Yep, you guessed it!

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2 posted 2003-02-17 02:10 PM

Nan, you've put a huge smile on my face this miserably snowy day! What a great poem.

Now if you could just come and shovel ...

Hugs, Marti

'I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.'

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3 posted 2003-02-17 02:13 PM

nice

Mistletoe Angel

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4 posted 2003-02-17 02:20 PM

(smiles) Oh Nan, this is sooooooo adorable, sweet friend, this had me imagining baby chicks all happily chirping and splashing in the water, yay! (giggles) This is too cute, sweet friend, yay, I voted, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Nan, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

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5 posted 2003-02-17 02:52 PM

Nan, this is so cute......
so.....

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-17-2003 02:59 PM).]

majnu

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6 posted 2003-02-17 03:04 PM

this is great. a totoal burst of energy and enthusiasm for life after reading this poem.

-majnu
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Timid thoughts be not afraid. I am a Poet.

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7 posted 2003-02-17 03:16 PM

I remember reading this and how it put a great big smile on my face

just as I know it will for those that will read it from the book!

Maree.

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8 posted 2003-02-17 03:21 PM

You think it is because I know you so well that I can almost hear you reciting this one out loud! LOL, now you know this is MY personal favorite, all sonnets, and "proper" poetry aside - this one rocks!

~* Carpe' Diem *~

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9 posted 2003-02-17 04:14 PM

ahhhhh this is real funny Nan.....love it

Charisma

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10 posted 2003-02-17 04:16 PM

Smilin' big time at this one! Ya get my vote.

Joyce Johnson

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11 posted 2003-02-17 04:22 PM

You cheered me with this one Nan. Joyce

SEA

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with you

12 posted 2003-02-17 04:22 PM

How could I not love this one?! It's one of my favorites from you. I really hope this one goes in the next book

Martie

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13 posted 2003-02-17 04:39 PM

Thanks for the smiles, Nan!

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14 posted 2003-02-17 04:42 PM

I'm a 'spuddler' from way back, and this was great!! You have such a wonderful way of making me giggle!! Thank you!!

Accept these small gifts from my gypsy soul, and let the magik happen! ~~S~~

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15 posted 2003-02-17 07:45 PM

Well, you've gotta know that I LOVE this one,
and now I want some more rain to play in.
Gotta go spuddlin'!
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

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16 posted 2003-02-18 01:01 PM

This really is something else... really, I've never read something quite like this poem.  And I've never heard of "spuddlin'" before.  Maybe I should get out more, eh?

Well, you've really shown your ability to be unique, Nan... and that is itself a reason for this to earn a page in Reflections.

Think I'll do some spuddlin'... uh... later.

Parasite

"Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true.
~ Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

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17 posted 2003-02-18 01:06 PM

This is ducky good fun! I want to join right in!

Splashes of good wishes,
EA

Nan

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18 posted 2003-02-18 07:34 PM

Splishin' and a Splashin'... Thank you all.. This one was inspired by one of my students.. She made up the word.. I told her that if she didn't write a poem about it - I would.. She didn't...

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19 posted 2003-02-18 10:29 PM

Couldnt forget this smile set to rhyme...
Love this playful side of your pen.

" ... And think not, that you can direct the course of love ...
if it finds you worthy ... it then directs your course."

K.Gibran

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20 posted 2003-02-19 12:00 PM

AH, to be young again

This one needs to be included for sure

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21 posted 2003-02-19 01:09 AM

You! Are! A! Nut!

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christian
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22 posted 2003-02-19 01:12 AM

the dialect adds. shows your roots, good
ol' country girl (right? :crosses fingers

anyway, this was adorable, nice work nan.

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23 posted 2003-02-19 11:10 AM

A delightful read Nan...
Hugs2uPoetFriend
*~coco~*

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24 posted 2003-02-19 11:13 AM

Nan:

Reminds me of something my four-year-old would enjoy. I enjoyed it too.

Jim

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25 posted 2003-02-19 11:20 AM

Nan, how could this NOT be in the book? I think it's impossible to read this poem and not break out into a great big grin.

Thanks for the smiles!

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26 posted 2003-02-19 11:32 AM

A very enjoyable and fun filled read for (smi-l-in') out loud.

Loved it!!!

-Bob

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27 posted 2003-02-19 05:01 PM

I'm smiling, too... this is delightful!! *S*

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28 posted 2003-02-19 05:53 PM

Nan I LOVE THIS and want it in the book!!!!
It's sooo cute, clever, and creative!!!

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29 posted 2003-02-19 08:41 PM

Cute...I've always loved this one Nan!

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30 posted 2003-02-19 09:11 PM

Smile! This is cute.

--Liz

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31 posted 2003-02-21 12:32 PM

Bump.....

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32 posted 2003-02-21 07:38 AM

veree deelitefull!!!

smi-l-in'

regards,
sudhir

Nan

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33 posted 2003-02-21 07:38 AM

Thanks m'friends... I'm out snow-driftin' for a bit here...

[This message has been edited by Nan (02-21-2003 07:40 AM).]

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34 posted 2003-02-21 08:40 AM

And when yer feelin' befuddlin'
Just call me for some huddlin'
'Cause there's nothin' like some cuddlin'
Even when it rains.

Hugs to you, Nan - You've written another cute poem.

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35 posted 2003-02-21 09:43 AM

You got me smil-in out loud
HaHa HeHe chuckle teehee
LOve this!
Liz

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36 posted 2003-02-21 10:06 AM

'When life is too befuddlin'
Make time to go out spuddlin'
That's splashin' while it's puddlin'
For smi-l-in' out loud!!!'

I HAD to find out what that word meant!!

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37 posted 2003-02-22 08:28 AM

Love this Nan!

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38 posted 2003-02-22 08:35 AM

"For smi-l-in' out loud!!" I just love this, Nan - can't read this with"out" smilin', .

Best wishes and hugs,
/Kit

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Canada eh.

39 posted 2003-02-22 09:26 AM

Delightful Nan.
A must for the book....wonderful
~Hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

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40 posted 2003-02-22 09:35 AM

This is so much a joy to say out loud. What a treat!! KJ

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41 posted 2003-02-22 07:27 PM

Nan great write, puts a smile on my face the whole way...... voted.

Parker

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42 posted 2003-02-23 12:47 PM

Nan - great one it is, but they all are from the master of words...

BCI

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43 posted 2003-02-23 06:34 PM

This one always brings a great big smile, Nan!

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44 posted 2003-02-23 06:45 PM

IceCream with your chili? Now that is a
new thought...

Cute one here Nan.

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45 posted 2003-02-23 07:11 PM

A wonderful feel good poem--Every poetry anthology needs them!

Hugs

J

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byron

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46 posted 2003-02-24 08:32 AM

Say THAT three times fast, eh?
Happy poem! *s

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

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47 posted 2003-02-24 08:31 PM

How good could the book be without a little spuddle in it??? You're the NANNERS!!!

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48 posted 2003-03-01 12:02 PM

Nan, I love this poem. It is a wonder and cheerful one. It's great.

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49 posted 2003-03-01 02:11 PM

This brought a well-needed smile to my face today. Too cute

!

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50 posted 2003-03-01 05:37 PM

Nan, thank you for the

this one gave me. Much enjoyed!

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51 posted 2003-03-01 07:00 PM

very cute...a poem to brighten the day

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52 posted 2003-03-01 08:57 PM

Of course I'm voting for this! Wonderfully done

Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn.
Nil Desperandum, Fata viem invenient

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53 posted 2003-03-02 12:23 PM

rofl, thanks for the smile.. I needed it. I just wish we had ice cream in the house!
here's my vote!

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
(blink, breathe, stand, fight)

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54 posted 2003-03-02 08:03 AM

Very good Nan
I love it
Muys

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55 posted 2003-03-02 12:43 PM

Nan~

What a WONDERFUL poem.....does indeed add such a smile....

Lauren~

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So I can pull you into me

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56 posted 2003-03-02 07:00 PM

enjoyed

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57 posted 2003-03-02 11:45 PM

Nan,

Thank you for penning such a cute poem. I'm glad something told me to read your poem tonight as a much needed smile it brought to my face.

Dawn

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58 posted 2003-03-15 08:11 PM

Well this is just down right cute. I love it, it put a smile on my face.

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59 posted 2007-03-15 07:48 PM

Are your ears burning?

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