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Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

0 posted 2003-09-03 11:17 PM

Mall Rat Shim-Sham
By: Noah Eaton
9/3/03

I looked down from the escalator
Saw all the Glamour Kids and the Easy Readers
Get their prescriptions at Lenscrafters
All a sudden it seems clear; what you're looking for ain't here
There's something about the Alamo Flags and discounts at Champs
That makes your lips chapped and clam up your hands
Together we can find those True Colors
Just out the revolving door I know a World of Wonder

Where Tomorrow's Treasures are Things Remembered
It's in Nature's Own Imagination
I believe the Hot Topic is on this apathy
That is disrupting our Intuitive Solutions
I believe the Sharper Image belongs inside
Those Easy Spirits who get in their own groove
It's Your Move, so advance to the Finish Line
I'll believe it and see it with my own eyes

You see teeny-boppers thumbing through the Nordstrom Rack
Resting their stance on the Nordic-Track
Cruisin' upon Old Navy and getting their feet stuck in the Gap
When a holiday in the Banana Republic is no season pass
Victoria's Secret is now exposed all over the tabloids
Feels the Veteran's Pride has grown devoid
OshKosh B'Gosh, please help us God
Just out the revolving door is everything you really want

Tomorrow's Treasures are Things Remembered
It's in Nature's Own Imagination
I believe the Hot Topic is on this apathy
That is disrupting our Intuitive Solutions
I believe the Sharper Image belongs inside
Those Easy Spirits who get in their own groove
It's Your Move, so advance to the Finish Line
I'll believe it and see it with my own eyes

When I raise a toast
I dedicate it the most
To those more modest Wizards of the Coast
I'll reluctantly take my sleep number
Rest my weary head and wonder
Of a Silver Empire we may discover...

Because Tomorrow's Treasures are Things Remembered
It's in Nature's Own Imagination
I believe the Hot Topic is on this apathy
That is disrupting our Intuitive Solutions
I believe the Sharper Image belongs inside
Those Easy Spirits who get in their own groove
It's Your Move, so advance to the Finish Line
I'll believe it and see it with my own eyes

You don't have to spend one J.C Penny
To cash in that Field of Dreams
You don't have to spend one J.C Penny
To cash in that Field of Dreams...

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-03-2003 11:22 PM).]

angelblueyes
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

1 posted 2003-09-03 11:46 PM

I so enjoyed the insght and the way you used the mall things to show your point.I always learn from you and it sets me in amazement the ease with which youu write.

Crystal

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

2 posted 2003-09-04 01:03 AM

Because Tomorrow's Treasures are Things Remembered
It's in Nature's Own Imagination
I believe the Hot Topic is on this apathy
That is disrupting our Intuitive Solutions
I believe the Sharper Image belongs inside
Those Easy Spirits who get in their own groove
It's Your Move, so advance to the Finish Line
I'll believe it and see it with my own eyes

Noah, my friend, I love this. It really was like taking
a tour of the mall...and I love the mall.

Hugs to you,

Ethel

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

3 posted 2003-09-04 01:17 AM

This sounded more like Mall Rat flim flam, but advertising is good...isn't it?
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Sunnyone
Member Ascendant

since 2000-07-06

Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England

4 posted 2003-09-04 02:10 AM

Hi lil bro, and this is a great topic for thought, as the Malls are worldwide, and each has it's own subculture according to the area. If one takes a close look, they can see that the independent stores are closing up in favor of the big Malls. Humans are social, and will always need the gathering places. Good subject, excellent write, Noah!!! ~S~

Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~

Lady Godiva
Junior Member

since 2003-09-03

Posts 35
at the bottom of your glass

5 posted 2003-09-04 07:46 AM

Brillant!!! Wow..I see the mall in a different light..enjoyed...

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

6 posted 2003-09-04 07:52 AM

Excellent...

It's Your Move, so advance to the Finish Line
I'll believe it and see it with my own eyes

woooo hoooo, you go girl!!!!!

Hugs

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

7 posted 2003-09-04 08:05 AM

Mistletoe
It happens every generation. LOL Enjoyed

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

8 posted 2003-09-04 08:07 AM

Very cute, Noah - I think every mall is like this - You've captured it nicely...

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

9 posted 2003-09-04 09:50 AM

enjoyed(hugs)

GhostWriter_6
Member

since 2001-09-03

Posts 237
??Amityville??

10 posted 2003-09-04 09:54 AM

nyce drop mistletoe.. long time no speak man..... loved the image you used too... holla @ me sometime and joanna says hello

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

11 posted 2003-09-04 10:25 AM

Hi Noah ... this is a brillliant masterpiece and I wish I had had it with me the day I got stuck at the Mall with all those Mall Rats and their Mom's. I know I used to be there with my kids, but now that I am older, it somehow it seemed like a feeding frenzy and I couldn't get out fast enough! Guess my age and tolerance is really showing!!

Where Tomorrow's Treasures are Things Remembered
It's in Nature's Own Imagination

Great, great line that I shall remember always.

Hugs love, Marti

Nature always tends to act in the simplest way.
~ Bernoulli ~

scorpio
Member Ascendant

since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

12 posted 2003-09-04 10:27 AM

Noah, most insightful words..

believe in what your heart feels...

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

13 posted 2003-09-04 10:32 AM

Dear Noah, this is so clever and entertaining!--another one for the time-capsule!

Loves 'n hugs 'n smilie faces!
Linda

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

14 posted 2003-09-04 06:14 PM

I enjoy my trips to the mall...James

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