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Trite, Yet True |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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 Artist: Franz Juttner Trite, Yet 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 eyes wide with fear. 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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Martie
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Posts 28049California |
Linda well now...I don't think you left a thing out...was trying to think of one, but it didn't rhyme  Loved this!! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Ange Now that is a hive full of honey.  |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Yes, there are  Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Martie! I was really wracking my brain to come up with them!  Then getting them to rhyme was a whole other ball game! Ooops! There's another one!  Loves 'n laughs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Mr. T. ~ Now that's calling the kettle black! lol Don't take any wooden nickels!  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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interloper ~ Yeppers! There were more of them than a fist full of nickels! I best be off! Time's a-wastin'! Linda |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
yes Linda and time waits for no angel Oh I love this! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a full and consuming poem!!! I love it!!! Wonderful slice of life here!  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
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there are mouths full of bugs Now that got my attention Linda wonderful imagry... so good to read you again luv Lee J. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ ...and once a lady, always a lady! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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One Whose Shadows Are Passing ~ Hi, Dixie! 'Twas a loooong "slice of life"! lol Big hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee J ~ Oh, it is sooooooooo good to hear from you! Pip just hasn't been the same during your absence. I have been missing your poetry and sweet presence! ~ and your thoughtful replies to the poems of others! (including my own! )I hope all is well with you, Lovely Lee! Linda  |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Hello Linda, Beautiful poem my friend. :-) Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
hehe loved IT!!! |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
There are poems to be read There are comments we should make There isn't much you that you don't touch T(here) in these words, for Goodness Sake! Love it, Linda. Big Hugs! ~K |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
There are things that I must do and one of them is reading you. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I am glad this was brought forward, I must have missed it... So many thoughts, but they made me smile remembering their meanings. M |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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froggy ~ ...and a "hello" to you as well, my beautiful friend! It was so nice to hear from you! You've been missed! Giving you a warm hug on a cold day, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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tru ~ Glad you enjoyed! That "hehe" sounds like an impish little laugh! lol Loves 'n laughs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Klassy Karen ~ Good morning, Lassie! I enjoyed your witty ditty of a reply! Big hugs right backatchya! 2Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Kethry ~ Howdy! How's the scribe from the Land Down Under? Your poetic response brought a smile to my cherubic face!  Thank you!Hope all is well with you and yours! Loving Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Naked One ~ Hi, M! ...and you have such a pretty smile! It was good to hear from you! I appreciate your kind words! Warm hug on this almost winter's day! Linda |
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