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| Guest_Cathy_* |
 Nov 18 05, 10:26
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 Grinch Wannabe A touch of mischief in bright eyes, a naughty twist besmirches smile; with copycatting on his mind, he looks the picture of true guile. His makeup would turn Snow White green, but then, he has to do this right. Excitement eager in his eyes, he's picked flourescent hues for night. He rigs himself a deer and sleigh, I'll turn their songs to childish cries. The town of Whoville down below is in for quite a sad surprise. I'll steal their trees and candles too, their candy canes and Christmas star, the name-stitched stockings from their hearth; those Whozits won't know who they are. When swooping down the mountainside his plans go suddenly awry, he's dumped into a huge snowdrift; with bruised intent and mischief eyes. Cathy Bollhoefer copyright Nov2005 |
  
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Nov 18 05, 10:44
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 Ornate Oracle  Posts: 8,877 Joined: 27-August 04 From: Bariloche, Argentine Patagonia Member No.: 78 Real Name: Sylvia Evelyn Maclagan Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:David Ting |
Hi Cathy ! :sun:
This is a very funny poem, I love it !! Great rhyming, too. I don't know who Grinch Wannabe is, did you invent him or is he a character from a book? Do tell, I'm an ignoramus... :blush21: I can only think of Scrooge at this moment....  Hugs, Sylvia :dove: ·······  ·······Mis temas favoritos
The Lord replied, my precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. "There is no life higher than the grasstops Or the hearts of sheep, and the wind Pours by like destiny, bending Everything in one direction." Sylvia Plath, Crossing the Water, Wuthering Heights. Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! MM Award Winner              |
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| Guest_Cathy_* |
Nov 18 05, 10:51
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Hi Sylvia,
The Grinch comes from Dr Suess: How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The 'Wannabe' is 'want to be' shortened. lol I'm glad you enjoyed it! Cathy < That's him!
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Nov 18 05, 11:21
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Thank you for your Holiday entry! :holly:
Best of luck to you! :dove: May the 'classic' holiday spirit be shared in your heart throughout the season! :blueorn: ~ Mosaic Musings Staff :knight: :pharoah: :viking: :vic: :troy: :roman: :cali: :tut: :knight: ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner  |
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Nov 18 05, 11:23
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 Assyrian  Posts: 203 Joined: 3-August 03 Member No.: 11 Real Name: Beth Writer of: Poetry |
OH that naughty Grinch! WIll he ever learn? Setting such a bad example that some little imp would emulate him! LOL! Well, I adore the original Grinch (we call Hubster Grinch - and, I must admit, I've been accused of being Cindy Lu Who on more than one occassion! LOL!) but that Jim Carey version - ICK! I was SO disappointed! Ah well, I guess that's the plight of wannabees. They never really can obtain the status of the original! LOL! I"m just glad he got is just desserts! Tee-hee! Great job, Cathy! You show 'em!
Big Hugs, B. ······· ·······I am who I am.
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| Guest_Cathy_* |
Nov 18 05, 12:20
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Hi Nefertiti!
I never cared much for Jim Carey movies anyway. :Oo: I prefer the cartoon version any day! lol I'm glad you enjoyed this version anyway! Cathy
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Nov 20 05, 11:44
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Assyrian Posts: 203 Joined: 3-August 03 Member No.: 11 Real Name: Beth Writer of: Poetry |
Have to agree with you there, Cathy! LOL! He never did much for me, either.
Hoping you have a grinchless holiday! Hugs, B. ······· ·······I am who I am.
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| Guest_Cathy_* |
Nov 20 05, 12:48
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Thank you Nefertiti!
I hope you have Happy Holidays too! Cathy  :blueorn: :dove: :xmas: :snowman: :reindeer:
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 Nov 20 05, 17:07
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 Creative Chieftain Posts: 1,802 Joined: 24-April 04 From: Connecticut Member No.: 58 Real Name: Ron Jones Writer of: Poetry |
Dear All,
I hold Dr. Suess in very high regard. You've done him proud. Great irony in "true guile", fluorescent hues for night! Cheers, ron jgd ······· ······· |
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| Guest_Cathy_* |
Nov 20 05, 18:21
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Thank you Ron! That's quite a compliment and it's greatly appreciated!
 Cathy
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Dec 8 05, 12:38
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 Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Cathy,
That poor Grinch....Will never catch a break until he gets the spirit of Christmas. ~laugh~ This was soooo cute and funny. Enjoyed it very much. Sorry I am so late commenting , but have been without computer access for a time. Happy Holidays ! Marcia 
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and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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| Guest_Cathy_* |
Dec 8 05, 15:36
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Hi Marcia,
I know how that goes. I'm at a total loss without my pc! lol Thanks for stopping in to comment, I appreciate it! Cathy
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