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Out There (from Boyhood Tales)
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Out There (from Boyhood Tales) |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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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 |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
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 |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
I'm sure your desparation is understood and your restraint from the sink appreciated -- heeeeheeeeheeee.  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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. |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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 |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
ahahahaha!! This was so funny..... I loved the way you made a poem of something that comes so naturally. LOL Hugs, my friend  Ethel |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
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. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
much enjoyed |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Well.........It's just like this...... When you gotta go, you gotta go. Bon  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
LOL... I love this!! *S* And definitely... not the sinks... God might have forgiven you, but no one else would have! LOL |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
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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