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When I Grow Up I'd Like To Be.... |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I'd love to be the man, My kids all think I am, I'd like to be a scholar, Or perhaps old Superman. I wish I sang like Elvis, From octaves high to low, Singing gospel and some country, And a little rock and roll. It would be nice to have the looks, Of that guy they often use, On the cover of that magazine, The one they call G.Q. If I had the knowledge, And the expertise you all show here, I'd be a profound poet, Like the master Balladeer. But to be like Balladeer, I'd have to make some changes, Gain 90 pounds and change my voice, To effeminate high ranges |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
nicely written write about who you are or want to be.  Poetry gives us relief, We give poetry reason. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You never fail to entertain and amuse! You have your own special niche here at PiP! --But if you weigh 90 pounds less than our gorgeous hunky pie Balladeer, you must be rather skinny! I had thought that you were a hunk as well!  Loveya, Linda |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Well my dear Earth Angel, I weigh 189 lbs...ya can't pinch an inch..well, maybe an inch, but that's it!....I watch what I eat, (burgers, fries, steak, pork, cake, beer, fried chicken, beer, angels...etc).,...but, I do run almost every day, I do go to the gym every other day, I go to the dojo three days a week, and I like to see my dreams come true so I don't sleep alot...so there!!...how are ya gal? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I wish you sang more often Wish you knew how fine you are Of course, sincere humility Just adds shine to your star. Both as a man and poet You're the finest to exist I hope your wars with Balladeer Forever will persist. I love this, Toe... from the wistfulness of wanting to be the best possible for your kids to your closing jab at your buddy... it's wonderful. *S* |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Now, why would you want to be anything more than our ToeMan? That's super enough for us!  |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
...aww I already think you're the best Toe :-)~ Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ah, that's good to hear!--that you are fit and taking good care of the body that houses such a kind and loving heart, a bright mind and a sharp sense of humor!  EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (05-20-2003 04:13 PM).] |
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sweetwater Member
since 2002-12-16
Posts 178Perth |
*teehee* cute. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
lol...Good to see you again Toe. I wonder what Balladeer will have to say about this piece. Marilyn. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Toe, this is so good. I thought it was going to be serious all the way through, but you couldn't resist picking at Ball-deer a little bit, could you? LOL Ya'll are so cute. Now, it's good to hear that you take good care of yourself. But what exactly is a "dojo" that you go to three days a week...or should I have not asked????  Good to see you here, funny-man!!!!!  Hugs, Ethel |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
I love the humor in you work |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
~smiling~ M |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Linda...there's hunk and then there's junk....and that ain't no bunk!  Ethel...he didn't mean dojo. He meant HoJo....Howard Johnson's shoveling down those rooty-tooty fresh and fruity giant breakfast specials! Hey, Toe! I don't blame you for wanting to be something else - ANYTHING else!!!  Good write, though....your humor's got style!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Toe, Now I know the things I didn't know about Toe. LOL |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
loved the end (enjoyed it all) but loved the end... jwesley |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Toerag - my, my, my... BC |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Yes, you can certainly dream. It makes for such great poetry. And though, I love the theme. Toerag must be true to thee. This good stuff, Toe. -Patricia |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Then we'd have to call you "Deer Toe".. or would that be "Toe Deer"... Nah... Keep the Rag...  |
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quatro Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 392Galveston, Texas |
You are always a joy to read and you never cease to amaze me. quatro |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
This is good from first to last. I enjoyed it. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I always enjoy ya Toe |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
Geez I'm kinda hopin neither you or balladeer ever grow up cuz I find your antics quite amusing  Very well done toe but you know he's gonna get you! [This message has been edited by sea_of_okc (05-21-2003 01:08 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Toe qote: I go to the dojo three days a week so, you've still got your mojo? |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Nah I like you just the way you are  Toerag!!!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Thank you all...each and every one of you for the very kind words..... |
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