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The Snail And I (My 10,000th)
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The Snail And I (My 10,000th) |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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There he was.... Tenaciously climbing ever slowly upon the vertical silicon floor, destination, parts unknown. Reminding of another place, upon the dark ribbon of mile, passing billboards that told of forgotten things of long ago. Counting telephone poles, one by one... dodging road pizza, listening to Wolfman Jack...howling the AM band.... Who was winning? I or the snail...Sliding effortlessly along, dragging that heavy shell behind....I felt that...the weight upon the arch of my back...Yet, I knew who would win this race.... Hotdog, beer and fries....two to go, one to hide between the chilled legs... Sipping away a stray suds...Wanna beer?...I thought to the snail....Probably a recovering alky... Cheers Bud! Eighty miles from Nowhere, USA...got lotsa gas and little gasoline....perhaps peanuts might.... Funny, this race.....the snail methodically climbing, toward a dream only it knows....as we scurry along, hell bent to Nowhere, USA....clueless....on a wing and a prayer...sometimes less. Parking our carcasses in some too bright rest area for forty winks and a crick in the neck. At least he has a clue where he is headed, and.... when he gets tired, that shell makes a really nice bed.... Smiling, watching the slow methodical slither... Destination....he knows... Ciao my friend.... See Ya down the blacktop... Oh yeah.......you won....I never had a chance... On this road to Nowhere, USA. Sure Ya don’t wanna beer? |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Well Barry, Congrats on 10,000 if not the race...  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Hey, the snail wins the race in America, cause the hares go so fast they don't have time to see the sights beside them! (big hugggsssssss) Congratulations on 10,000, sweet Barry, you truly are a leading part of this wonderful poetic family, Congratulations on your new Patricius status, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Duncan...yeah, I lost the race..but I don't have to keep one eye open for birds and other critters to gobble me up.... Should I get a shell too?? |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thank you Noah...my meager tidings don't compare to what you have given us... |
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titch k Member
since 2003-11-25
Posts 123 |
i am enjoying your writing Bill you step beyond the written word I so like this love Titch |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent post to mark this milestone Barry! Every *SIGH* has been my pleasure! Here's to the next 10,000!! ~Smiles, Hugs & Sighs, Nancy~ ~ To love and be loved |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
A very, very good poem, Barry. You already know that I enjoyed it very much. You keep me interested from beginning to end, my friend. Congratulations on 10,000, too, Barry. I've enjoyed every poem and reply that I've read of yours. Hugs  Ethel |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Congrats on the 10,000! Deb |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
First, congrats on the 10,000th post! Second, you had to know I would love this one...being one wild teenager who loved to drive and drive over 100 mph. Shoot, did I just say that? Well, that was many moons ago, and yep, that darn snail won too. I didn't have a chance. Thanks for making me smile tonight, Mag. Patricia |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Titch...Barry here....but that is OK, I have been called much worse...Thanx and welcome to Passions as well... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Nancy, dear lady...I would write a million more just to see you sigh...Thanx bunches for being one of my most loyal poet friends here at PiP... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Ethel, thanx much...you too have always been most kind to me...see ya on the boards. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Deb, thanx for your thoughts...always enjoy them. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Ohhhhhh no, tsk tsk tsk...Patricia, I do not believe you could have ever been a wild teen...or adult for that matter...I once did 149 miles per hour on a local interstate..back in the days....way back in the days... When I was super STOOOPID!! |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Quite a lot of miles and smiles to be proud of here. Congrats on 10,000... enjoyed your well written and very poignant piece of history. TD |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Kathy...you, being so kind...has been as much a part of my inspiration at times and a pleasure to read as well as write with. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Barry Such a fabulous achievement from one of PIP's finest gentlemen. It is such a pleasure to know you and to read the words from your gilded quill. My time here at PIP has been all the more rewarding for knowing you and being inspired by you. Thank you for all your wonderful support my friend and congratulations on your 10,000th post. "The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward and we want to sit in their radius. When we are listened to, it creates us. It makes us unfold and expand" Take care Love Sue I am in motion |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Wow Barry~ where does all the time go....Congrats on 10,000 I look forward to 10,000 more from you....hugsssss Lauren~ I had a dream last night |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I'll take a beer... Congrats on 10,000 Thanks for all the wonderful poetry and replies....you are such a great part of the family  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...If I were the betting kind...I'd bet on you, to win! Congratulations!  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
The miles look good on you Mag. Congrats on the milestone, and you know, I really like the style of this'n. More like this, purty please? |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Magnus my friend, an awesome write posted here for your milestone!! You have such talent and you are simply a very nice man. I am proud to have met you thru Passions. Here's to your next 10,000. hugs, Chris  "At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
..reminds me of the joke about the snail getting raped by the turtle. When the office asked the snail what happened, she said "I don't know. It was all so fast!!" Hearty congrats on this milestone, Barry. 10,000 and every one done with class and style. May there be many more, my friend  |
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pictureme Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 248Ohio, USA |
10,000...wow. Congrads and lets toast one to just the begin! I liked the poem and the concept and it made me want to go back and read more of the poet! pictureme :-) |
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jaicie114 Senior Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 750On the edge of forever |
Congrats, Barry... Thank you for always entertaining us with your incredible style and stories. I loved this one. Love and Light...jc This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ You already know that I think you are such a wonderfully versatile writer~ Now ... Congrats on that 10,000 milestone~ I just soooo enjoy reading you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Ah, is good when a poem is fun as well as...uh, as well as fun.... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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