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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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Please don't take offense. This was written tongue in cheek, just for fun. Pedigree He knew that life was not a joke He wouldn't buy a pig in poke. He'd been raised with integrity To be the best that he could be. Farm grown, he learned to check for line. Though first appearances were fine, Filly or calf must stand the test. He wanted nothing but the best. When he bought his first used car I knew this lad was going far. It was plain to see he understood He must first look beneath the hood. When it was time to seek a wife, His most important choice in life, As if knowing what he was about He reached in blindly, pulled one out In the game of sweet romance A meddling mother has no chance; Helpless in disbelief as he Forgets to check her pedigree. Young women, don't be cross with me. You know it's true as it can be You never buy inferior brand. No wonder I can't understand That when its time to choose a mate, You'd rather leave it up to fate. I truly think it is a pity, You choose him just because he's pretty. By: Joyce 7/14/06 |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well Joyce, tongue in cheek or not, I was one of those that picked the "pretty ones." I have since learned that the lines of a once-learned song should have been sung way louder at me when I was younger. Remember this one? You can substitute woman for man, works both ways. If You Want To Be Happy For The Rest Of Your Life Live and learn right?  |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
Actually, I think you portray a good message here. There are some who pick for that very reason. But, I suppose, the only way to realize that, you have to have been there, done that, or seen it happen. "tongue and cheek" or no. Hahah, nice write. Kristabell "Use your imagination not to scare yourself to death but to inspire yourself to life." |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thanks Mysteria and Kristabell. Yes I've seen it happen too often. Love, Joyce |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
good good message *smiles* some of the ugliest people I've ever known lived in pretty packages. enjoyed the read, very cute  ~*Sheli*~ By words the mind is winged |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ My grandpappy spoke of a pig-in-a-poke But, I never thought that he came even close to realizing that's what his second wife would be~ Gramma gone, he was so alone went to the country fair found her replacement in the ice cream stand there~ Fell for her hook, line and sinker having no idea she'd turn out such a stinker~ Grandpappy's smile soon faded for this replacement was jaded she never had the proper pedigree to even come close to what Gramma used to be~ Tee-Hee-Hee ... couldn't help wallowing in your ink~  You're a delight~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Good one Joyce! And how true! I've been there. Hugs~Nancy For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I'm sorry so many have been there and Marge I was thinking more of Grandsons than Grandpappys. But I guess even we elders aren't immune. Love, Joyce |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I've not only seen it, but been there and done that... and it is a very hard lesson to remember when lust-light gets into one's eyes... We should all be as careful of a mate, as we are with a car. Good for you, Joyce! Excellent lesson... now lets see if we can get them to listen! |
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