Poetry and Potpourri .... October 15-16, 2003

10-15-2002 | JustAmy, St.Louie1 and Mama_Bear

[JustAmy]

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The Poetry Branch has been in limbo since the prior hostess left FreeRepublic April 15th 2003. We've since learned that said hostess has lost her posting privilege. That being the case, and Jim Robinson having given his ok, I wanted to renew the thread.

FreeRepublic is blessed with many fine poets, and we look forward to seeing their poems posted on FR once again. There were many non-poet FReepers who visited the Poetry Branch for the camaraderie; we hope they will return.

I would like to invite everyone to visit and relax at Poetry and Potpourri. Hopefully you will renew old acquaintances for chatting, sharing jokes, telling stories, posting cartoons, etc. Everyone needs a place to escape from the everyday news, make Poetry and Potpourri that place.

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The Belvedere's Guardian Wolf ~
the always charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf.

[JustAmy]

But, I'm going to wish you a good morning anyway.
(or whatever part of the day it happens to be. LOL)

[JustAmy]

Those are cute ....... Thank you.

[.45MAN]

And a great and sunny Good Morning to you too~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TexasCowboy]

"it's noon in Baltimore! :O)"

That's the only thing in which Maryland is ahead of Texas - time!

Now finish that tuna fish sandwich, take a couple of Rolaids and go back to work before I report you!
LOL!
Have a great one!

[TexasCowboy]

Well, I've got five minutes of morning left, Amy, so it's appropriate.

A good morning to you, and have a great one!

[JustAmy]

Ahhhh .... now I can wish you a Good Morning, Russ.
How was your trip?

[JustAmy]

A very sunny good morning to you, Darks.

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Cal ..... Good Morning. Hope your day is going well.
Do you have any Halloween projects going?

[JustAmy]

That's cute! ((((( Pippin )))))

[JustAmy]

That's cute! ((((( Pippin )))))

[lonestar]

Another "Oldie but Goodie"

What is Love?

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:

"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca - age 8

*** When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that your name is safe in their mouth." Billy - age 4

"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other. " Karl - age 5

"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.." Chrissy - age 6

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri - age 4

Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." Danny - age 7

"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" Emily - age 8

"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen," Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)

"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate," Nikka - age 6

"There are two kinds of love. Our love. God's love. But God makes both kinds of them." Jenny - age 8

"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." Noelle - age 7

"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." Tommy - age 6

"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore," Cindy - age 8

"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." Clare - age 6

Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken." Elaine-age 5

"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." Chris - age 7

"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." Mary Ann - age 4

"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." Lauren - age 4

"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." Karen - age 7

"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross." Mark - age 6

"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget," Jessica - age 8

And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child.

The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked him what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry."

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the beautiful poem!

[Pippin]

You Too! :O)

[Pippin]

:O)

[Calpernia]

Yes, making my children's costumes. I am still a glutan for punishment. I don't like buying boxed costumes :)

Starting decorations this week too.

How are you guys?

[JustAmy]

I have a dr appt today so I'll be away for awhile.

See you late this afternoon.
Thanks for stopping by today.

[GailA]

BTT

[Darksheare]

A windy and chilly afternoon.
But I got my potted rose relocated back to a hole in the ground where it's supposed to be.

[The Mayor]

My trip was long and boring. 10 hours of driving and a 5 hour meeting.... : (

But, with God as my co-pilot I got home safely..

[Victoria Delsoul]

Evening friends.

LITTLE ROSE
by Paul Wilkinson

Little, blue eyed Rose Sinclair,
Stood shyly by the barber's chair
While Mr. Fairclough trimmed the hair
Of Rose's father, sitting there.

And as she stood, she slowly ate
A bar of creamy choco-late
Her favourite milky 'Twinkle Bar'
Bought earlier, by dear Papa.

"Don't stand so close" the barber frowned
As clippings tumbled all around
"'Cos' standing there, the chances are
You'll get hairs on your Twinkle Bar!"

But Rosie, being a shy young child
Just snuggled up to Pa and smiled
So Mr. Fairclough, in dismay
Continued cutting anyway.

And when he'd finished father's head,
He turned to little Rose and said
"Have you got hairs on your 'Twinkle' then?"
"Not yet", said Rose... "I'm only ten!!!"

Be back shortly. ;-)