Open Poetry #29 |
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Hardee-Har-Har |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() Hardee-Har-Har By: Noah Eaton 6/30/02 I stopped at the Hardees in Columbia, Missouri Needed somethin' to hold me off, cuz I was in a hurry Ordered a Frisco burger with an order of them famous curly fries Polishin' it in hope to make it to St. Louis by twilight Paid the waiter, got two dollars in change Which got me thinkin' how I should spend this money I've made Or should I forget this ridiculous pandemonium And save this money toward my future income Hardee-har-har I've got two dollars in my pocket Boy, this is hard Should I spend this or add this to my deposit? ![]() I can send someone a postcard or contribute to a social commitment Replace my shoelaces or help fund it to a national historic monument Hey, maybe I can go down to the Karaoke bar and play the jukebox Eight times over, or maybe I can just go to the laundromat and clean my socks Hey hey, maybe I can buy a mood ring But if it never changed color then that would be cheap Wait, I can purchase my own yo-yo But I probably have one buried somewhere in my sofa or Hepplewhite as far as I know Hardee-har-har I've got two dollars to spend Well, I always wondered what it's like To finally use that coat check ![]() I can buy two things at the 99 cent store but that would be too practical Who knew decision-makin' can be so enigmatical? I could lose the lottery and then try again But you know my opportunity of winnin' ain't ever gonna happen You may say I can get my shoes shined Let's face it, twenty seconds later they'll again be dirty with grime I can receive a session of valet parkin' But then that would be temporary, besides that’s borin' Hardee-har-har There’s two dollars I’m dyin' to use Decidin' is the hardest part So this is what it all comes down to ![]() Why I can tip the mail man, for he always does such a wonderful job Or I can stop by Stuckey’s like it’s still the sixties and enjoy a fresh pecan log I can leave all the lights on in my house, but that would just be plain selfish Or I can take up origami and make a goose or an exotic fish If I have a rough day at college, I can brag to keep my babysitter ten more minutes This is an enticin' offer no one could resist I can redial 411 four times just for fun Or dial Siberia then hang up at the top of my lungs Hardee-har-har What do you suggest? Should I spend these two hard-earned bucks Or collect? Wait, if I lose at air hockey, I can plant those two bucks on the table and say, “Hey, you, yeah I’m talkin' to you, I challenge you to a rematch, c’mon, let’s play!” Or I can play a nice game of foozball on the level But my momma won’t let me cuz she thinks foozball is the devil I can return my videos.............................late And when I mean late I mean really, really, really late Ooohhhhh...I can convince a kid that the tooth fairy is very rich When that spoiled brat goes lookin' under the pillow and has my money in an instant Hardee-har-har I’ve got two big ones in my jeans I can fill up my stapler Or do my laundry Aw shucks, I’m givin' up, talk is cheap I'll just get another medium fry, all this thinkin's got me hungry...[/i] ![]() I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth I can see the sun set and I perceive ***Live*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (10-27-2003 09:27 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Decisions, decisions!!! Do they really have 99 cents stores still? Love, Joyce |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Nicely done! Eric |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, yes! I remember this fun piece! I am pleased that I got to read it again! ~ and you are making me mighty hungry! My boyfriend is taking me out for dinner this evening and I might just break him financially! lol ![]() Love ya! Linda xo |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Noah Great stuff as usual......I did find some of those verses a little hard to read but they were so appropriate.... Eric [This message has been edited by ethome (10-27-2003 04:04 PM).] |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I love this, Noah!!! I love Hardee's, too. I like the breakfast Frisco sandwich, though. ![]() Hugs ![]() Ethel |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
hahaha...you must have heard me say Hardy har har the other day...hehe, and I didn't know anyone knew about the Stuckeys pecan logs anymore...wow...this does take me back. WOW...long time ago.many moons! Love, Terri~ ![]() |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Noah I loved your sense of humour in this one. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Hey Noah, This is adorable. I really like this. :-) |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Cute write Noah...I remember this.. Enjoyed it then...love it now. ~Hugs~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL! I never realized two bucks held so many possibilities!!! Nice writing, Noah....but I can't read the lines in yellow against the background ![]() |
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