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jwesley
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0 posted 2004-06-28 06:15 PM



Out There
(from Boyhood Tales)

Out  there,
behind a Gardenia Bush,
in the backyard,
I took a leak,
because I couldn’t wait –
my mother was in one,
my sister in the other,
so both bathrooms were closed to me.

While standing there
doing what comes naturally
to the squirrels, raccoons,  possums
and a few other furry things
that dwell in my backyard,
I suddenly had a thought –
was God looking down at me?

Was this going to count against me
at the final reckoning –
yes I was exposing myself,
though I was well hidden in a bush,
in the privacy of my own backyard,
and it was night time,
and I really did have to do
what comes naturally.

I guess I could have used the sink,
but, c’mon, I brush my teeth there,
or maybe the kitchen one – nope,
not where mom cuts-up food, does dishes
and such – and holding it wasn’t an option.

So out there,
behind a Gardenia Bush,
in the backyard,
I took a leak
and I only hope
it doesn’t count against me in the end,
because I promise, God –
I really had to go.

© w. james beard, jr.
june 2004



© Copyright 2004 Wesley James Beard, Jr. - All Rights Reserved
Suetang
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1 posted 2004-06-28 06:22 PM


Hey James

I had a chuckle to myself this morning as I read your words and enjoyed your humour.  I was wondering if the gardenia is still alive??lol

Take care.........Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Susan
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2 posted 2004-06-28 07:13 PM


I'm sure your desparation is understood and your restraint from the sink appreciated -- heeeeheeeeheeee.

  Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

Enchantress
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3 posted 2004-06-28 09:12 PM


Gee Jimmy...better oputside than in the sink!!
Cute write...thanks for the smiles tonight.
Hugs~

Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that.
Something from the sea, whichever one I'm near.
When I stray too far from beachland, it calls me back

Nightshade
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4 posted 2004-06-28 09:52 PM


Jimmy - this is such a sweet write. My grandson had to go really, really bad once when he was here. They were all in the driveway ready to leave and my hubby was using the bathroom, so I told my grandson who was standing with his little legs crisscrossed, to just go over by the cedar tree by the garage. He was overjoyed that he could .... then turned back and yelled "I CAN PEE ON THIS TREE AMMA?!!  THIS TREE OVER HERE?!!!"  I think the whole neighbourhood was amused. And I don't think the Lord looked down and frowned at my grandson nor you Jimmy. hugs, Chris
garysgirl
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5 posted 2004-06-28 09:54 PM


ahahahaha!! This was so funny.....
I loved the way you made a poem
of something that comes so naturally. LOL
Hugs, my friend  
Ethel

Martie
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6 posted 2004-06-28 10:31 PM


Jimmy

It is my opinion that God would have wanted you to do just what you did.  A lovely little story.  I know my sons and my husband have done the same...it's not as easy for us gals though.  

passing shadows
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7 posted 2004-06-29 04:13 AM


much enjoyed
Bonnie j
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8 posted 2004-06-29 08:44 AM


Well.........It's just like this......
When you gotta go, you gotta go.
Bon

suthern
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9 posted 2004-06-29 02:14 PM


LOL... I love this!! *S* And definitely... not the sinks... God might have forgiven you, but no one else would have! LOL
iliana
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10 posted 2004-06-29 05:32 PM


Jimmy, you brought a chuckle to my day.  I don't think the Big Guy is going to get to upset about this....hehehehe.  Enjoyed!   ........jo
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