Open Poetry #6 |
~ I Did A Bad, Bad Thing ~ |
Poet deVine
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Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I never did it as a kid Though I often wished I could Try as I might I had to be The child that was too good Stories heard ‘bout those times I’d envy my other friends But who would’ve thought that I Would take so long to make amends I tried it today and let me say It’s wonderful, such a treat Today I feel so happy at last My life is now complete! I slept in, what a feeling To roll over and stay asleep Schlepped around in old jeans Dog’s trailing me like sheep I sat right here the whole time And tho my butt is sore I only left for half an hour To run to the grocery store. Why is it that this pleasure Is not enjoyed by many more Mental health demands it What else are sick days for? Don’t say a word to my boss (I’ll promise you a cookie!) ‘Cause today, PdV stayed home Bad girl! She was playing hooky! [This message has been edited by Poet deVine (edited 04-12-2000).] |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
ROFL delightful read....and I am guilty of doing it every weekend! LOL |
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SEA
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Poet~ME TOO! the kids and I took a "sick" day and have been goofing around all day, I figure since we home school and I work their butts off, they deserve a day off too! This is great! -SEA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
they say confession is good for the soul... so I know you feel better...I'm sure you feel whole. Just dont feel guilty...you've committed no crime, theres nothing wrong with taking some personal time. We all have done this at least a time or two... and we sure dont think any less of you. I like to lounge around in my pjs and try to write, and sleeping in is great... when you stayed up posting in passions all night. So dont feel like you've been bad...you'll be just fine... UNLESS your boss read this post... then you'll be working OVERTIME!! LOL great poem poet d jm |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
LOL - cute, Ms. De Vine! Corinne p.s. - had me worried for a second when you said your butt was sore! |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Well done, a very cute poem! My favorite time is when I'm at home all day with my sheep...I mean dogs. Marina |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
You just reminded me that I havn't even taken holidays in 2 years ... I want a sick day ... heck ... make it two nice poem Rex}>{{{{o> |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm telling, I'm telling! Nah na na na Nah! Truth be told, the title drug me in, just to see what was your sin... and here it is, you're playing hookie... heck and I thought it'd be some n - - - - -. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Martie
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Posts 28049California |
If this is your biggest sin, then you are an angel--well, you are anyway...what a wonderfully fun poem! |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Poet deVine - what a great poem! As I read it, I could just hear Lou Costello saying "I'm a baaaaad boy!" Thanks for the lift to my day, LOL! Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
PoetdeVine~ How much this need to recoup was 'me' this morning ... but ... I gave in to reliability ! This may have been the incentive I need to take a 'personal' day off ! I like those, cause they aren't allowed to ask questions at work when we put in for them. Glad you enjoyed your 'goof-off' time. Recharges your batteries. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
My mother calls them mental health days... smiles at this one Lady DeVine. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
You do make me laugh sometimes! Hey, I was raised to be a very, very good little girl too. (They always stuck me between all the bad boys in school, so they would be good. And that did a terrible thing to me - I grew a deep fondness and admiration for all those bad boys who were so much braver than I - and I always fell for the bad ones. Oh, man. Good thing I got the best of them for my own! I could have gotten a lemon by mistake!) And I say - days like the one you just had are very, very good for a person! It's high time you tried it! (Do it again sometime.) |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
Your secrect is safe with us. hehehe Glad you enjoyed your day A break from the grind is good for the mind |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Well, I didn't see ya today! I sholoped around in my jeans today too. WOOHOO you needed it Sharon! Goof for you! |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
And here am I, my mom telling me I can play hookie from school, and yet I go anyway! Someone PLEASE tell me what's wrong with this poor girl! Ahh!!! Btw, very cute poem! (Alwye walks away, shaking her head at herself and muttering a bit before the nice men in the white coats come for her) *Krista Knutson* As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins. ~*Albert Schweitzer*~ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Hello? Sharon's boss? Well, have I got news for you!!! She did a bad, bad thing!! She SKIPPED work!! OMG!! Can you believe it!! Great poem Sharon, I love it!!! ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Denise
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You should do it more often, Sharon!! Denise |
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weaubleau Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 101MO |
never played hooky? wow... you didn't realize what you were missing out on did ya? |
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Effigy Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 486disbelief |
I won't tell, no way. please send check or money order to Bill Clyde 1500 sandy hill rd. millbrook Ga, 30564 * make payments in full for $25. (your secret is safe with me.) Thanks. |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
man I knew I should have called in.... Thanks for making me smile PdV.... |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Sharon, If taking a day off from work creates the silly person you were yesterday than I think you need to take a week off, you had me dying. |
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Nan
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Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Don't you think they should call them "mental health days" instead of "sick days"????.. |
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Poet deVine
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Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you all!! I think Nan's idea is a good one...it should be called Mental Health Day...if anyone saw the post I put in the Alley, you would know what it's called that! LOL Thanks... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
LOL...and by the way, I love the title |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Wonderful PDV....I should probably do that a little more myself...lol Thanks for a great read. Chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Michael
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since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Oh just look at the example you're setting for all of us. Now all of us are going to have to stay home just so we know how good it feels... You are a BAD influence on us all! Michael |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
lmao PD LOL ----me the biggest hookie player of all as a teen ---) I wouldn't give up those days to save my soul. Glad you enjoyed. I could copy my mom's signature with the best of them. "Please excuse netswan today, she has a horrid headache. I think it is her eyes from doing too much homework. Tomorrow we will see if she is better, but I can't promise." I won't tell your boss -- but he doth step into this poetry shrine, does he not? |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Ohhh you are a BAD,BAD Girl Sharon !!!! hehehe this is great and I love the title too!! < !signature--> What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 04-14-2000).] |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
I'm guilty of finding away around this, I just don't work when I am suppost to be, but then again look at my mental health, it doesn't say much for goofing around, great funny poem, and what kind of cookies are you offering ? With poetry as your weapon - express your iner feelings so all may carry your sorrow, united as one . |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Good for you PdV. A mental health day is necessary from time to time. Enjoyed reading this cute poem. Thanks for your kind words in response to my poetry. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is too cool, Sharon ... Wow ... and I thought you to be perfect .. Good to see you are ..... LOL "This is where you will win the battle .... in the playhouse of your mind." Maxwell Maltz |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
LOL...good poem. We all can use a "mental health" day now and again. INclan |
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