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 Apr 9 14, 12:11
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so niece
picks up the poo and rubs it on her face to accelerate her mother's aging ·······  ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Apr 9 14, 23:10
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aging
of good manure helps the grass grow taller so cows give more milk for yogurt facials ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner     |
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Apr 10 14, 09:37
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
face it;
barking, Yo, Gurt is better for Rocky than for one of us suburban white folks ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Apr 11 14, 17:24
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
Watts folks
use a language which may be Ebonics; so called due to education or care ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner |
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Apr 14 14, 19:52
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
oar care
may well prevent your being up a creek without a paddle to steer you back down ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Apr 14 14, 22:23
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
beak down
the Kingfisher flies across the water hoping to catch small fry and not be caught ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner |
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Apr 15 14, 06:02
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
B-cot
is on the top in the recruit barracks where the drill sergeant is likely to yell ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Apr 15 14, 10:16
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To yell
Or not to yell That is NOT the question The question is how LOUD to yell Stoopid Alan ······· ······· |
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Apr 15 14, 10:32
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
he stooped
over the head so he could spill his gut from drinking too much beverage last night ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Apr 15 14, 22:56
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
last night
I was younger but now they say I'm not because I have lived to my next birthday ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner |
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Apr 16 14, 12:49
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
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Apr 16 14, 23:51
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
not just
a brand-new home but a place where each breath can feed the lungs as well as feed the soul Thanks for the link. Nice place but it need a few flower beds. ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner |
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Apr 17 14, 08:51
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
the sole
reason to move was so our family could be there with us at the house next door (We purchased BOTH houses, closing on Tuesday. Together, we now have over nine acres, half of which is cleared for farming. Son Jason will be clearing some of the wooded area too, as time goes on.) ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Apr 17 14, 17:59
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
Next door
To family Is the best way to go Each should be able to own his Own plot Alan (No offence Daniel! Just musing !) ······· ······· |
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Apr 18 14, 13:03
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
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Apr 18 14, 18:58
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
To rest It is well-earned One's duties are all done Except eternal vigilance For now...... Alan ······· ······· |
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Apr 19 14, 14:47
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
foreknow
what the future holds for you and your kin and you are likely a prophet... or quack ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Apr 21 14, 22:50
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
ear quaked
so we paddled because banjo music started getting closer and I liked rock ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner |
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Apr 22 14, 14:58
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
slick rock
causes a fall into the icy stream where your body temperature plummets ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Apr 22 14, 17:17
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
Plum tarts
Are to our thumbs What cots are to pigeons The heavenly reward well deserved Homing Alan ······· ······· |
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