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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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I don’t much feel like myself on Tuesdays I wanted to suggest to my co-worker He take the Lion’s share of the shift today That I was sick Sick of catering to the vapid and vain Of accommodating the disparate housewives And their allergies to wheat and dairy Oil, nuts, garlic and flavor I wanted to say, too, that I was tired Tired of hearing second hand gossip About this or that wife’s dreadful omissions Or some husband’s unwanted emissions So, if it’s all the same to you L.D.? I don’t feel like working Today, I think, I’d rather play at poetry Maybe coax a few thoughts Into a game of follow the leader Or perhaps, continue to revise my personal history That honor, I’m told, goes to the victor And since this struggle has always been, Me vs. Me I decided a while back to declare myself “winner” A man who, instead of being unkempt and alone Can portray himself as “a hermit without mirrors” Where “tired” and “sick” Can become merely “ennui” |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
lol you had my tuesday or did i have yours? |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh yes! Delightful! "Tired of hearing second hand gossip About this or that wife’s dreadful omissions Or some husband’s unwanted emissions" |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
wranx "Where “tired” and “sick” Can become merely “ennui” That about says it all. Excellent write. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
When you "play" at poetry, you play hard! This is great, Ed!  ...jo |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Now it makes sense.  Eddie(This was amazing btw) and uhhh . . . Can I send this to those soccer moms I keep telling you about? Just keep in mind, at least us, we, all of us, are so very different, sometimes a blessing, sometimes a curse, but at least we see and yes, without mirrors (or scales) |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I owe you an apology. I never do give you a decent reply, but in my own defense, you always leave me thinking, "What more is there to say?" Please don't take it as a lack of appreciation though. The forum suffers when you go silent, even when you write silence, you are a presence. Kinda like my Dad, yanno? I think you do.  I love you Uncle Yeti. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This poem makes me wonder what kind of work you do, that you meet up with so many woman. And, what about next Tuesday? Enjoyed this, Ed! |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
what a tribute to Tuesdays...great write and great fun to read |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Good for you, its true, you taught me that: And since this struggle has always been, Me vs. Me I decided a while back to declare myself “winner” *blowing kisses and pixie dust* |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Enjoyed this immensely, but it seems to me I am very different from the women you come into contact with on Tuesdays, as I am not a housewife, nor desperate, never sick, seldom tired (except seconds before I fall asleep)and my topics of conversation are vastly different! What does L.D. stand for? - Owl - Owl |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
it seems your muse has found you again....YAY! always love your work Bro. m xx how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Just Tuesdays, huh? (Disclaimer---This response is not as flip as it may sound)  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I have more than one tuesday each week lately and I know you know 'zactly what I mean |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"Sick of catering to the vapid and vain Of accommodating the disparate housewives "Tired of hearing second hand gossip About this or that wife’s dreadful omissions Or some husband’s unwanted emissions" Whether it be self-hate or self-importance too many people these days can't see beyond themselves.... I love this. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"So, if it’s all the same to you L.D.? I don’t feel like working" ~ It's fine by me! But remember, tomorrow is another day!  L.D.  [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (01-25-2006 05:34 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Today, I think, I’d rather play at poetry I'm so glad you did! *S* And while I usually have a soft spot in my heart for Tuesdays since they've given me some of the best days of my life... I must admit I was ready to shed blood this week... suicide or homicide hardly mattered as long as I got my boss outta my face! LOL So... I can identify... and even if I couldn't... I'd appreciate. *S* |
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PouringJewels Member
since 2003-09-18
Posts 158Maryland |
so tired of the false smile and how are you/my feet hurt and how can I please you/Dont you just want to think about you? Im with you Ed, and Im tired. |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
Fantastic !!! Now I need to hunt down any others you may have here. This one made me an instant fan. |
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Marshalzu
since 2001-02-15
Posts 2681Lurking |
Wonderful writing Wranx, i really enjoyed the read Andrew |
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