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Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri ... Nov. 24-25, 2003
11-24-2003 | JustAmy, St.Louie1 and Mama_Bear

Posted on 11/23/2003 9:17:33 PM PST by JustAmy




Welcome To....



'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

Enjoy! :)













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I'm the mouser at Amy's Place.
Amy named me 'cootblanch'....
(don't ask why. hahaha)








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1 posted on 11/23/2003 9:17:35 PM PST by JustAmy
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine; Jim Robinson; LadyX; WVNan; ...
The Poetry Branch had been in limbo since the prior hostess left FreeRepublic April 15th 2003. When I learned that said hostess had lost her posting privileges I asked Jim Robinson if I could continue the thread until I had a place of my own. Jim agreed I could.

Today I am debuting my very own thread. I hope you like it and will continue to stop by and contribute to it. We have a very nice mix of fine freepers here. Hopefully Amy's Place will be the place where many more freepers will find a home.



2 posted on 11/23/2003 9:22:47 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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To: JustAmy
Beautiful job! Congratulations and kudos!!!
3 posted on 11/23/2003 9:30:17 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: Alamo-Girl; Billie; lonestar; MeeknMing; Donaeus; ValerieUSA; deadhead; JethroHathAWay; ...

Another by my Great-Aunt.

Undefined

There is a beauty none can name,
Although it sears one like a flame.

It stabs the soul with poignant throe
Made half of joy and half of woe.

In vain I try its truth to phrase
But am left wordless with amaze.

I hear it when some haunting strain
Reverberates in harp's refrain.

Its sob is there above the roar
Of hurricane on wave-purled shore.

I feel its rhythmic rise and fall
When sea obeys the white moon's thrall.

And in the desert's quiet place
I glimpse its grandeur, see its trace.

In June's blue skies, on moonlit nights,
Is plainly read what truth indites.

God grant some voice may yet impart
Beauty that lifts yet breaks the heart.

By Laressa Cox McBurney
Published in Prairie Panorama in 1938

4 posted on 11/23/2003 9:39:53 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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To: Alamo-Girl
Thank You!!!

This feels like me!
A poem by my aunt is posted above. Hope you enjoy!
5 posted on 11/23/2003 9:41:46 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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To: JustAmy
That is a beautiful poem - it captures for me the mystery of awe, which can be both awful and awesome. Hugs!!!
6 posted on 11/23/2003 9:47:28 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: JustAmy





"No spitting?"

What's next, no furballs?


7 posted on 11/23/2003 9:50:34 PM PST by Sabertooth (No Drivers' Licences for Illegal Aliens. Petition SB60. http://www.saveourlicense.com/n_home.htm)
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To: carlo3b; chadsworth; MeeknMing; AntiJen; SpookBrat; Calpernia; Billie; SassyMom; Pippin; ...


Butter Bean and Sweetcorn Soup

This recipe is a useful store cupboard stand-by soup. It is suitable for vegetarians and freezes well, too.
Serves 4

Butter - 15g (½ oz)
Onion - 1, chopped
Celery - 2 sticks, sliced
Garlic - 1 clove, crushed
Milk - 300 ml (½ pint)
Vegetable stock - 300 ml (½ pint)**
Sweetcorn - 275g (10 oz)
Butter beans - 1 x 425g (15 oz) can, drained
Fresh thyme - 1 tsp, chopped, plus some to garnish
Cheddar cheese - 75g (3 oz), grated

METHOD
Melt butter, add onion, celery and garlic and fry gently for 5 minutes until softened.

Add remaining ingredients except the cheese and bring to the boil, simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Stir in 50g (2 oz) cheese and heat gently. Serve garnished with remaining cheese and thyme.

** Vegetable Stock
This is a useful stock for all vegetable soups and stews.
Makes about 1.1 litres (2 pints)

Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp
Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
Carrot - 1 medium, diced
Turnip - 50g (2 oz), diced
Parsnip - 50g (2 oz), diced
Celery - 4 sticks, chopped
Vegetable trimmings - e.g. celery tops, cabbage leaves, mushroom peelings, tomato skins
Water - 1.7 litres (3 pints)
Bouquet garni - 1
Black peppercorns - 6

METHOD
Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and fry gently for about 5 minutes until soft and lightly coloured.

Add the vegetables with the trimmings and the water. Add the bouquet garni and peppercorns.

Bring to the boil, partially cover and simmer for 1½ hours, skimming occasionally.

Strain the stock and leave to cool. Store in the refrigerator and use within 1-2 days.
8 posted on 11/23/2003 9:56:52 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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To: Sabertooth
LOL

We'll wait on any furball restrictions.
Thanks for coming by. Hope you enjoy our new format!

9 posted on 11/23/2003 10:01:07 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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To: MeeknMing; chadsworth; jkphoto; All; LadyX; Jim Robinson; MEG33; mtngrl@vrwc; dutchess
The woman was in bed with her lover and had just told him how stupid her Irish husband was when the door was thrown open and there stood her husband.

He glared at her lover and bellowed, "What are you doing?"

"There," said the wife, "didn't I tell you he was stupid?"
10 posted on 11/23/2003 10:05:37 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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To: JustAmy
Fantastic job Amy! I love the new design. I'll drop in again later. Headed to bed now.

Sasso wounds continue to heal well, but he still can't see. The vet said if he had not regained his vision after a couple weeks (which it's been now) then it's unlikely that he ever will. :(

He's feeling more energetic and has his strength back - as evidenced by the scratches he gave me today when I changed his bandage. I was almost ready to call the vet and ask if she'd do an emergency house call! hahahahaha Thank goodness the vet office is open tomorrow and I don't have to fool with his bandages.

Good night FRiends!
11 posted on 11/23/2003 10:05:42 PM PST by Jen (Support our troops! Share the news of our military's successes that the liberal media won't report.)
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To: JustAmy; All; AntiJen; MistyCA; Sabertooth; SpookBrat; Calpernia; Aquamarine; deadhead; Billie; ...
Oh Amy, what a lovely thread. I love the colors and the format is excellent.

Good job, Amy!

Birth of the Blue Morpheus

In the distance
beyond the low banks of the slow-moving river,
the burgeoning green hills of Belize rise to lap
against the sky's curving shore.
Under the verdant bell of the tall tree,
the plump, leaf-green chrysalis
suspends from a slender twig,
pulsing gently.
Slowly, as the paper thin sides split,
antenna and legs emerge,
delicate as a young girl's eyelashes.
Crumpled silken wings spread themselves to dry
in the filtered sunlight,
gleaming blue on darker blue;
open gently in the shadowed morning air,
essence trembling, yearning
toward the promise of bright flowers
that await the curled tongue's thrust
with honeyed throats.

-- Sue Littleton

12 posted on 11/23/2003 10:10:22 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul (I love the smell of winning, the taste of victory, and the joy of each glorious triumph)
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To: JustAmy; Sabertooth
Poor Bill...HAHAHAHHAAHAHAHA
13 posted on 11/23/2003 10:10:33 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (I'm goin' to LoganLand!)
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To: Brad's Gramma
I love it!!! Poor Bill .....
I assume Hillary was not there or she would have had someone's head.
14 posted on 11/23/2003 10:18:55 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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To: JustAmy
What's a Hillary?


Hehehe
15 posted on 11/23/2003 10:20:37 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (I'm goin' to LoganLand!)
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To: AntiJen
Thank you ... I had plenty of help on the new format but it is something that I feel very comfortable with.

Even tho he may never see, it sounds like Sasso is definitely on the mend. LOL If he can play and complain when he's upset, that is a good sign.

Hugs to you and Sasso!!

Good Night!
16 posted on 11/23/2003 10:22:42 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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To: Victoria Delsoul
Thank you, Victoria!!!

I'll pass the compliments to those who did the graphics for me.

The graphic and the poem you posted are both lovely!! Thank you for your support. Hugs!!
17 posted on 11/23/2003 10:26:26 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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To: JustAmy
Your mouser is adorable. Here is a present for your cootie.

Nighty night my friend, and keep up the good work.

18 posted on 11/23/2003 10:28:48 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul (I love the smell of winning, the taste of victory, and the joy of each glorious triumph)
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To: All
The Past Isn't What it Used To Be
Bruce Elliott

A professor of Physics named May
Complains of the classroom today,
"The problem, you know,
Is that they're too slow.
We were far better students than they."

His friend, a professor named Beecham,
Said "It's true, you don't seem to reach 'em.
But they're not to blame,
For they haven't the same
Class of teachers that we had, to teach 'em!"

19 posted on 11/23/2003 10:35:59 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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To: Victoria Delsoul
Ahhhhh ..... thank you from me and my mouser!
20 posted on 11/23/2003 10:38:25 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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