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Joe Houck
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0 posted 2003-05-26 03:20 PM



I could...


Well I could have better posture
but composure is what counts
I could be more assertive
But I’ll just sit as anger mounts

I could go get a job
But work is for a peasant
I could go back to school
But most classes are unpleasant

I could put down the pipe
But then what will ease the pain
I could put down the bottle
But my health’s too far to gain

I could learn how to compromise
But I missed that day of kindergarten
I could learn how to sympathize
But first must learn to pardon

I could be academic
I could be more athletic
I could be empathetic
I could be more pathetic
I’m in a world of Dr. Phil’s
When all I need is a medic...

The list goes on and on you see
Of things that I choose not to be
But instead of rambling till I’m crazy
I’m stopping now because I’m lazy....



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QjQ
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1 posted 2003-05-26 03:24 PM


amuseing write!!!  

QjQ

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2 posted 2003-05-26 03:58 PM


He kinda reminds me of some people in my own life who were always telling me what to do. Even the Mom of one of my girlfriends would always say to me: Linda! C-I, C-O, T-I, B-I

Translation: Chin In, Chest Out, Tummy In, Bum In !!!

Well, she certainly straightened my posture and taught me deportment--and of that I am thankful.

We may not like being given unsolicited advice, but at times it can be quite helpful!

I enjoyed your tongue-in cheek rant! It was quite amusing!

Warm hugs,
EA

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3 posted 2003-05-26 04:03 PM


Joe,  I like this.....lazy?  Nahhhh,  too
much effort went into a very cute poem to
ever think of the author being lazy...

Marge Tindal
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4 posted 2003-05-26 04:05 PM


Joe~
Left me with a GREAT BIG GRIN !

I am a certified, card-carrying member of the I Intensely Dislike Dr. Phil Club !

Just too cute you are today !
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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[This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (05-26-2003 06:26 PM).]

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5 posted 2003-05-26 06:24 PM




I can't stand that guy... good write

Duncan
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6 posted 2003-05-26 07:36 PM


'I could be academic
I could be more athletic
I could be empathetic
I could be more pathetic
I’m in a world of Dr. Phil’s
When all I need is a medic...

The list goes on and on you see
Of things that I choose not to be
But instead of rambling till I’m crazy
I’m stopping now because I’m lazy....'

Can't tell you just how well I understand your words...lol.  Fun write.  

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7 posted 2003-05-27 03:52 AM


very cool!
GG
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8 posted 2003-05-27 07:44 AM


lol
and I could be asleep..
but I'm up doing dishes and reading poems!
blehhh....
I think lazy sounds nice!
I'm a member of that Dr. Phil club, too... the ANTI one!
fun write.
Always, Alyssa

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

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