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Trite, But True |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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TRITE, BUT TRUE ~ Linda L. Dowd There are things as sure as taxes, There are things that sink like stone. There are buckets that are kicked, There are curves that are thrown. There are eyes as big as saucers, There are teeth all full of bugs. There are mountains to be climbed, There is dirt shoved under rugs. There are pockets full of posies, There are cups full of cheer. There are sails in the sunsets, There are “99 bottles of beer”. There are cradles that need rocking, There are songs yet to be sung. There are skeletons in the closet, There are shingles to be hung. There are bats in the belfries, There are birds in thorny bushes. There are blackbirds baked in pies, There are shoves as well as pushes. There are pennies that are saved, There are pennies that are earned. There are searches high and low, There are lessons to be learned. There are homes as big as castles, There are cars that turn on dimes. There are rings around the rosies, There are reasons. There are rhymes. There are tempests in little teapots, There are bonnets full of bees. There are birds in the hand, There are collars full of fleas. There are artists who are starving, There are things that run amok. There are people strong and silent, There are those who walk their talk. There are paths, straight and narrow, There are pots at rainbow’s end. There are trials and tribulations, There are those yet ‘round the bend. There are ducks all in a row, There are hearts worn on a sleeve. There are pennies for your thoughts, There are senses taking leave. There are mouths with two sides, There are folks who have short fuse. There are monkeys on their backs, There are brains that they don’t use. There are wells full of wishes, There are the ‘big ones’ that got away. There are times to spill your guts, There are times to kneel and pray. There are spoons made of silver, There are pots at rainbow’s end. There are cucumbers that are cool, There are shoulders that you lend. There are birds who rise up early, There are hawks who love the night. There are those who’ve loved and lost, There are those who fought good fight. There are worlds in an oyster, There are folks wound tight as drum. There are those as loose as goose, There are some full of rum. There are babes in the woods, There are pigs in a poke. There are apples in your eyes, There are butts of a joke. There are moments of touching heaven, There are moments of living hell. There are moments to be remembered, There are moments that ring your bell. There are ants in your pants, There are hearts worn on sleeves. There are stars in your eyes, There are smiles saying cheese. There are battles to be fought, There are wars to be won. There is much to see and do, Until your days are done. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel There are aren't they. A delightful read and a pocket full of seed.  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Linda ... this is precious. I've read it several times this morning as I'd forgotten many of the sayings! Thank you for your prayers. Grammy P. came through the operation and is recovering slowly. She is an amazing 90 year old. We are off to Prague tonight to visit with our son. We're excited but apprehensive about leaving Grammy. However, dr. assures us she will be okay! hugs and luvs, Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good morning, Mr. T. ~ I thought that you might get a chuckle out of this one if you happened to stop by!  Enjoy your day! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ Oh, I am soooo happy to hear that Grammy P's operation went well. I can imagine how difficult it must be for you to be leaving for Prague at this time, but it appears all will be well with her and she is in good hands. You must be so excited to be visiting your son ~ and Prague! May you and Ron have a fabulous time and return home safe and sound! Hugs with love, Linda |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
just goes to show you, mundane, trite perhaps, and yet so very profound and signficant...as are you and your words... Good Morning Lady Jane |
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bslicker 
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
There just are, enjoyed bernie  A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee ~ The wheels in my mind were spinning trying to come up with all these sayings ~ but it was fun working them all in to a poem. Don't take any wooden nickels!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
bernie ~ Yeppers! ~ Flying high as a kite! ~ on life!  Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles) And that's just the tip of the Tritanic iceberg too, hehehe! (giggles) I absolutely love this, sweet friend, and in times like these, yet, they still all make the greatest sense in where we go about everyday life and finding something to tag to each encounter! (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, I love this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Noah! This was a hoot and a half to write! In fact, I can't turn my mind off! Sayings that I have heard over the years keep streaming through my mind! Life's a bowl of cherries! ~ Enjoy! Luvyalotsuknow! EA |
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