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"Tempt"ed Into Lunacy (repost for JM)
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"Tempt"ed Into Lunacy (repost for JM) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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I did not expect to find a smile As I prowled along the grocery store aisle, But a certain amount of lunacy Attacked the visitors crowding aisle three. The radio played a distinctive rift And the notes reached out, our spirits to lift - "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day" Suddenly shopping lists were miles away. An elderly man shoved aside his cart And clasped his laughing wife to his heart, The stock boy spun his mop and pail around As we enjoyed the moment we had found. Canned grapefruit juice was my partner of choice During the chorus, we all added voice To an off-key bellowing of "My Girl" One lady gave a "Big Sale!" sign a whirl. The management might have frowned in dismay As a brave duo tried to dip and sway But nobody wanted to miss the chance To lose cares and woes in song and dance. The song ended, and a bit sheepishly The customers moved away from aisle three. The delight we'd shared didn't stay behind I smile still as memories tease my mind. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
So what you are telling us is..the NUTS are in Isle 3  LOL WOOO HOOO..the moth just loves getting her way..(it dont happen often) YEP..Ive always loved the cadenced whimsy and fun of this one...I can see this happening ... how can we resist the ole Motown tunes or this poetic tribute to the way they make us feel. Thanks for humoring the moth and reposting this one..its a fave. And besides...I figgered I better strike while youre on a posting streak.  Im guessing it wont be long before you tune out us nags LOL thanks Ruthie-girl  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern "Canned grapefruit juice was my partner of choice." Sheer give away. LOL  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And the notes reached out, our spirits to lift - "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day" Suddenly shopping lists were miles away. ~*~ Silly girl...don't you know you've got  every day???  I loved this. Now, come help get rid of the tunes that are going round and round in my little round head.... |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ruth, I sure am glad that JM persuaded you to repost this delight. It's beautiful and carefree and I love it. I could picture us all in the aisles of the grocery store just dancing away. LOL  "If I know there's no possible way I can change something or do about something, then I push it to the back room in my mind & slam the door on it." ~Gary~ ~Heart hugs to you~ Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (07-07-2003 02:29 PM).] |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
ah lady, I sure needed this smile...had forgotten about this one |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Love this, suthern...hope it really happened, but if only in the imagination, still it must have been a great time. Puts a whole new spin on walking down the eisle!! |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
I guess you'd say -- what could make me feel this way... is... My Aunt...!!  |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Awesome! My daughter said to me after I read this, "Now what are smiling about?" Seems I don't do that often enough. This is wonderful. Hmmm, last time I went to the grocery they were playing a Moody Blues song. I think maybe they should pump in some dance tunes. Good write! Patricia |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
JM: Naw... truth is, I kinda like the nagging... and will swear I never said that so don't be getting any ideas... and don't expect to get your way again this year! *G* Thank you very much, lady... it means a lot to me when someone likes a poem enough for another round. *S* Seymour: I did look for you... but you already had a partner and a line waiting to cut in! *G* Thank you, my friend. *S* Sunshine: Know? *G* I depend on it! LOL ROFL @ tunes in your head... have fun sashaying along to them today. *S* Thank you!! *S* garysgirl: Shhhhhh... don't tell her this... but since it's the only time I've had a request for a repost, I couldn't resist her. *G* Thank you! *S* jellybeans: I'm glad it gave you a smile, my friend... wish I could make smiling a permanent condition for you. *S* Thank you! Martie: It did. *G* Mind you, I'm not saying who started the whole debacle... not as long as they're still letting me in the store. LOL Thank you very much! *S* Feathered One: ROFL... You sweetie! *S* Gimme some leather huggzz... and thank you so much! *S* Patricia: I'd be worse with a Moody Blues song... I sing along... and there's a real good reason I don't sing in public! LOL Thank you very much... I'm glad this gave you smiles. *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (07-07-2003 04:53 PM).] |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Nutbar! I tell ya, the lady is a nutbar! Nicely done, and I see why you brought this one back! .....which doesn't excuse you from granting us a new one......reeeeel sooooon...... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ruthie: I need to start shopping where you do . . . xxoo |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: But I'm relatively harmless... doesn't that count for something? LOL And nutbar or not, I do believe that last comment looks suspiciously like a nag? *G* Thank you, sir... so glad you liked! *S* littlewing: We'd have a blast... at leastuntil they kicked us out! LOL Thank you! [This message has been edited by suthern (07-07-2003 10:33 PM).] |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Heh..... consider yourself nagged, Laura....Yes.... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
This was so cute. How many times I have hummed a tune or did a little dance step or smiled at a tune they where playing. This remined me of a few years ago my sis came to visit. We hadn't seen each other for about 17 years. My son was about 13 at the time. We went to the Kroger store and you know how we always tell our children not to run in the store and behave.WEll....... HeeHee. We decided to run and hide from my son like two little kids. We giggled and laughed so much fun we did have. What a lasting memory. Thanks for sharing. Bon-Bon |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
The other day my friends and I were singing "so happy together" at the top of our lungs, while we were touring "scenic Lewes" and we kept being approached by total strangers. We must be so cool then, for making total fools of ourselves  That's absolutely hillarious. Trust me, insane people are smarter than we think they areI said I'm going to buy a gun and start a war, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: Yes, sir, charming nag. *G* Tis done! *S* Bonnie: ROFL... I love that story. *G* Thank you! *S* Wind: And they may have more fun. *S* Thank you! *S* |
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