Poetry and Potpourri .... October 20-21, 2003

October 20, 2003 | 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]

Thanks for calling this to our attention, Cal.

Nothing that the major networks do surprises me. Their objective is to brainwash as many as possible.

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks, folks. The mockingbird is the Texas State bird.

I can't seem to find a REALLY good one it seems, though ...

[Victoria Delsoul]

Evening everyone!

A Strong Woman vs. A woman of Strength

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape… but
a woman of strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape.

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything… but a woman of strength
shows courage in the midst of her fear.

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her… but a woman of
strength gives the best of herself to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future…
a woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be unexpected
blessing and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman wears a look of confidence on her face but a woman of
strength wears grace.

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey…
but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she
will become strong.

-- Author Unknown

Go Yankees!!!

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Victoria.

Now I don't know about the 'go Yankees' part.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Now I don't know about the 'go Yankees' part.

Hahahahaha.

[GailA]

Tess went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three times, even. The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with the big red Indian Chief sign above the door. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but he was too busy at this moment.

Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise.

Nothing.

She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster.

No good.

Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!

"And what do you want?" the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. "I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages," he said without waiting for a reply to his question.

"Well, I want to talk to you about my brother," Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. "He's really, really sick ... and I want to buy a miracle.

"I beg your pardon?" said the pharmacist.

"His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?

"We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you," the pharmacist said, softening a little.

"Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs."

The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man. He Stooped down and asked the little girl, "What kind of a miracle does your brother need?"

"I don't know," Tess replied with her eyes welling up. "I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money".

"How much do you have?" asked the man from Chicago.

"One dollar and eleven cents," Tess answered barely audibly. "And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to.

"Well, what a coincidence," smiled the man. "A dollar and eleven cents-the exact price of a miracle for little brothers."

He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said, "Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents.

Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need."

That well dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed without charge and it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well. Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place. "That surgery," her Mom whispered. "was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost?"

Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost. one dollar and eleven cents ...... plus the faith of a little child.

A miracle is not the suspension of natural law, but the operation of a higher law...... (A TRUE STORY)

I know you'll keep the ball moving! Here it goes. Throw it back to someone else who means something to you!

The Friendship Ball - A ball is a circle, no beginning, no end. It keeps us together like our Circle of Friends. But the treasure inside for you to see is the treasure of friendship you've granted to me. Today I pass the friendship ball to you. Pass it on to someone who is a friend to you.

God bless you!!!

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Gail.
I am passing the Friendship Ball on. Thank you for sharing it here.

[JustAmy]

[The Mayor]

Good Night and God Bless..

[Jen]

Hello everyone. Hope you all had a good day. Time for me to pop in for a bit and wish you each a good night! See ya tomorrow.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Nighty night, Jen. Sweet dreams.

[StarfireIV]

Before you seek love in another
you must first love and respect
yourself

Before you speak of peace and pacifism
you must be at peace
in your heart

Before you seek forgiveness
you must be able to forgive

Before you ask for redemption
you must first be willing to find yourself
redeemable

"Before" 10/21/03 StarfireIV

[JustAmy]

Come join us on the new thread

[ValerieUSA]

Nice Texas poem .. I have pics to go with just about everything in it.

And the meadows are wearing
Gayest bonnets of blue.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for sharing your poem with us.
I hope you enjoyed your visit and will come back soon.
I have pinged you to tomorrow's thread. (Hope you don't mind)

[ValerieUSA]

The winding roads of Texas

[JustAmy]

Did my great-aunt do justice to Texas?

Thanks for posting that beautiful picture. I will post another of her poems either tomorrow or Thursday. I'll ping you.

[ValerieUSA]

[JustAmy]

I don't know whether I pinged you to post #57. It is another poem by my grandmother's half-sister.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for posting these beautiful pictures of Texas. I was born and raised in California but I have deep Texas roots.