Poetry and Potpourri .... October 27-28, 2003

10-27-2003 | 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.

[Alamo-Girl]

I'm looking forward to it! bump!

[JustAmy]

[Calpernia]

Goodnight to Potpourri!

[Dubya]

Psalm 129:3
The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.


The rookie lawyer made his case, than sat down feeling very pleased with himself. Then the fireworks began. The defense picked apart every argument he made and humiliated him before judge and jury. The judge pulled him aside and told him to put in more time next time, and the opposing lawyer just laughed and thanked him for making his job so easy. With tail tucked between his legs, the young lawyer beat a hasty retreat.
There will be days when things don't just go wrong, they self-destruct totally. When we feel we've gone as low as we possible can, something else comes along to drive us deeper still. From those depths there is only one place to turn: God. He has seen all, He knows how you feel, and He patiently waits to take you into His arms to comfort and soothe you. When we feel pushed beyond our ability to cope, it is good to know God is there.

Prayer:

In times of total darkness, shine You r light into my life. Help me to pick myself up and start again. Give me strength, Lord. Amen.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for posting that beautiful prayer, Dubya!

[JustAmy]

ONCE UPON A STAR
Author: AJ

I gaze up at the sky each night
and find the brightest star.
It's always waiting there for me
so close, but yet so far.
The star winks in the evening sky
and reaches out to me.
It magically appears each night
for all the world to see.
I've wished upon this special star
my whole life through, it seems.
I've closed my eyes and made my wish
of hopes, and plans, and dreams.
And then, one day I got my wish
for I finally met you.
You are that someone special
who's made all my dreams come true.
So now whenever we're apart
I find that same bright star.
It makes me feel so close to you
no matter where you are.

[The Mayor]

Christlike people are likable people even if hated by some people

[JustAmy]

A doctor and a lawyer were attending a cocktail party when the doctor was approached by a man who asked advice on how to handle his ulcer. The doctor mumbled some medical advice, then turned to the lawyer and asked, "How do you handle the situation when you are asked for advice during a social function?"

"Just send an account for such advice" replied the lawyer.

On the next morning the doctor arrived at his surgery and issued the ulcer-stricken man a $50 account. That afternoon he received a $100 account from the lawyer.

[JustAmy]

Ahhh .... thank you. Since I'm here so early I thought that I may have to work without coffee for awhile.

Thank you for posting Daily Bread behind the cup every morning. That is wonderful to wake up to.

[The Mayor]

Thank you for posting Daily Bread behind the cup every morning. That is wonderful to wake up to.

It is, isn't it. I read the whole thing before I post it. What I post is only the quote at the end.

[JustAmy]

Jack-O'-Lantern Cheeseburger Pie

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 tablespoons water
1 large egg
Red and yellow liquid food coloring

Cook first 5 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Stir in ketchup and Worcestershire sauce; cool.
Unfold 1 piecrust, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spread mustard evenly over crust. Stir together meat mixture and 2 cups cheese; spoon onto center of crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
Unfold remaining piecrust, and cut out a jack-o'-lantern face, reserving pastry cutouts to use as a stem. Place crust over meat mixture; crimp edges of crust, and fold under. Place stem on top of jack-o'-lantern face.
Whisk together 2 tablespoons water, egg, and 1 drop each of red and yellow food coloring; brush over crust.
Bake at 425*F (220*C) for 20 minutes; remove from oven, and brush again with egg mixture. Fill eyes, nose, and mouth with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 5 to 10 more minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

[JustAmy]

"What I post is only the quote at the end."

I've really enjoy reading that quote every morning since I discovered it.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday !

Have a cup while you Freep !

[MeekOneGOP]

hehe ! :O)

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the poem! It would be perfect for an anniversary message!

[MeekOneGOP]

Thought I'd share this here ...

[Jen]

ALOHA FRiends!!! Busy day for me. Gotta squillion things to do because guess where I'm headed tomorrow morning? (Think palm trees, ocean, Waikiki Beach, tradewinds, Japanese tourists, Diamondhead...)

Here's a postcard in advance because I probably won't post much - if at all - for a week.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Meekie.
Happy to see Carl on the job this morning. We are ready for refills.

[JustAmy]

I thought that poem was very loving. I'm glad you liked it.

[PoorMuttly]

Hooray and Mahalo AntiJen ! ...say hello to Hawaiian Muttlys for me.

We're everywhere, you know.