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Sneaking A Peek At My Friend's Unfinished Poem
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Sneaking A Peek At My Friend's Unfinished Poem |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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Sneaking A Peek At My Friend's Unfinished Poem He's gone for the holiday and I'm not, sort-of. It looks as if he's here though, Office door full open, bright, that coffee cup Perched on the edge of things like always, Like he's only stepped away And he'll be back here any second to finish -- What is that on his paper holder, anyway? Short lines, all spaced in little blocks, a title.... Could it be a poem? Was he writing or rewriting Something at the end of yesterday? Something that He'll send me later when it's crisp and clean and perfect, All the lines just so, the punctuation clear, The imagery a scintillating picture show? And what do you look like now, I ask, Halfway across the room. "A recipe for pumpkin butter," it replies. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
very nice... regards sudhir |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Hahaha...very clever! Great poem Ed! Eric |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Who says a recipe can't be food for a poem? Not I. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I'm glad you found this -- I was afraid my holiday poem would go unnoticed today because I didn't give it a holiday title.... The poet in question is my friend Pat -- Owlpoet to us here.....and I've sampled his pumpkin butter, though with not quite the same relish that I sample his poetry! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I want that recipe....  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I'm sure he still has it -- he did have it taped to the wall, with this poem beside it! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Thanks! First laugh on a day of tedium. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And a "poem" that wasn't becomes a poem for another poet. *G* Thank you for this holiday treat, my friend! *S* And I'm greedy. *G* I want both the pumpkin butter AND poems... and as long as I'm making my wish list, make that both yours and Pat's! *G* [This message has been edited by suthern (11-27-2003 06:52 PM).] |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hey Ed, I double what Suthern said above...... give us the recipe and the poems. LOL  I hope you had a good Thanks giving day. Hugs  Ethel |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
I took a little break from my dusting and scrubbing for a read. (Remind me again why I looked forward to this day off from work...LOL) This write hit the spot and gave me a good chuckle, something I needed today! Thanks, Ed! Patricia |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Pumpkin butter...mmm...sounds yummy! Can we all have the receipe pleeease?? This is so cute..much enjoyed. Hugs~ ~ To love and be loved |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
lol, that's what you get for snooping, Ratty. Very clever indeed, fun stuff... _______ice ><> |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...He probably left it there on purpose for you to find, knowing how you are inquisitive.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Everything about this post was delightful! ~ and it had the stamp of your fun personality!  Love, Light & Laughter, Linda |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
And what do you look like now, I ask, Halfway across the room. "A recipe for pumpkin butter," it replies. Cute write, brought out a chuckle... Ya dun really well with this one... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Add me to the list of admirers. This brought a smile to me tonight. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ed~ You are WONDERFUL~ A true friend and marvelous poet, all rolled up into one SUPER FELLOW~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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jaicie114 Senior Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 750On the edge of forever |
Very nice, Ed... and, I'm quite sure if you look close enough, you'll be able to find at least a couple of words on that recipe to rhyme when you're forced to post it here! LOL Love and Light...jc This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Hehehesnortsnort -- missed this one earlier -- even though I don't know you, I could almost visualize this scene! |
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C? Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 190 |
ratleader, you have many followers for a good reason. |
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