Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. Apr. 30, May 1 - 2, 2004

4-30-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear and Billie

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

Poetry and Potpourri made its debut on September 22, 2003

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[JustAmy]

4-30-04
Graphic by Billie.

Excuse

I wrote the greatest epic poem,
The world has ever seen.
I wrote a novel that was super,
Yes it was really keen.
I left my desk and I took a nap,
To clear my weary head.
When I returned the desk was a mess,
My best work they had shred.
The puppies tore my works to pieces,
My homework too they ate.
I missed the bus and I had to walk,
So to school I was late.

Conspiracy Guy 6th Grade 1966.
aka DIF © 2003 - 2004

[JustAmy]

The Graphic and the poem are both adorable. Thank you!!!

Amy's Place appreciates you!!

((((( Billie and CG )))))

[JohnHuang2]

G'morning, my friend
((((((((JustAmy))))))))))

[JustAmy]

[JustAmy]

Good morning, John.

Hope your Friday is starting out perfect and will continue that way through the rest of the day!

[JohnHuang2]

Thanks! So far, so good :-) Have a great day, too.

[JustAmy]

Thank you!

[JustAmy]

I wish I had a fish
I wish I had a dog
I wish I had a hamster
I wish I had a frog
I wish I had a turtle
I wish I had a cat
I wish I had a camel
I wish I had a rat
I wish I had a bird
I wish a lizard too
without one of these pets, I don't know what to do.

by neato from Critter Community

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday !

Have a cup while you Freep !

[JustAmy]

LAMENT OF A LADY WHO'S GONE TO THE DOGS

There was a time, there really was,
When I was sweet and tender;
When SHOW DOG meant a Disney Star,
and Bitch was not a gender.

I went to bed at half past ten;
I went to Church on Sunday;
On Saturday I baked the beans
And did the wash on Monday.

But then I got a certain pup,
And an erstwhile friend said, "SHOW",
And so I did and so I do,
OH! What I didn't know.

I used to dress with flair and style,
That was the life, don't knock it.
But now each dress from bed to ball
Must have a good bait pocket.

I used to have a certain air,
I wallowed in perfume,
I used to smell of Nuit D' Amour,
Now I smell like Mr. Groom.

My furniture was haut decor,
My pets a tank of guppies.
Now I've furniture unstuffed,
And well-adjusted puppies.

Once I spoke in pristine prose,
In dulcet tones and frail,
But now I'm using language,
That would turn a sailor pale.

I was taught to be well-groomed
No matter where I went.
Now all the grooming that I do
Is in the Handler's tent.

I used to long for furs and jewels
And a figure classed as super,
Now the thing I yearn for most
Is a nice new Pooper-Scooper.

I adored a man who murmured verse
Through intimate little dinners,
But now the words I thrill to hear,
Are just three - "Best of Winners"

I rise at dawn and pack the car
The road ahead's a long one.
The one I routed on the maps
Invaribly's the wrong one.

I really love this doggy life
I wouldn't care to change it.
But when I get that BEST IN SHOW.
I plan to rearrange it;

When my time on earth is done
I'll go without much nudging
Just give me three weeks closing date
and let me know who's judging.

Author Unknown

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Meekie.

Looks like we meet again as you are just rising and I'm thinking of retiring. ; )

Have a wonderful day!!

[JustAmy]

Cats

Cats sleep, anywhere,
Any table, any chair
Top of piano, window-ledge,
In the middle, on the edge,
Open drawer, empty shoe,
Anybody's lap will do,
Fitted in a cardboard box,
In the cupboard, with your frocks-
Anywhere! They don't care!
Cats sleep anywhere.

-- Elanor Farjeon --
(1881-1965)

[JustAmy]

A couple buys this cute little dog. They take him home and two days later the dog becomes very lazy. It won't eat, doesn't bark, heck it doesn't even move at all.

So the couple decides to take the dog to the Vet. The Vet looks at the dog and then lays it on the floor. He then brings a cat into the room and sets it beside the dog. The cat crawls all over the dog for several minutes and then runs around the dog four times before the Vet picks up the cat and puts him back in his cage.

The Vet then turns to the couple and says, "I'm sorry to tell you this, but your dog is dead... That'll be $225.00."

"$225.00?," screamed the outraged man. "You expect me to pay you that much just to tell me my dog is dead?"

The Vet replied, "It's only $25.00 for the office visit and $200.00 for the Cat Scan."

[JustAmy]

A jogger running down a country road is startled as a horse yells at him "Hey-come over hear buddy". The jogger is stunned but runs over to the fence where the horse is standing and asks"Were you talking to me"?

The horse replies"Sure was, man I've got a problem. I won the Kentucky Derby a few years ago and this farmer bought me and now all I do is pull a plow and I'm sick of it. Why don't you run up to the house and offer him $5,000 to buy me. I'll make you some money 'cuz I can still run."

The jogger thought to himself,"boy a talking horse" Dollar signs started appearing in his head. So he runs to the house and the old farmer is sitting on the porch. The jogger tells the farmer"Hey man, I'll give you $5,000 for that old broken down nag you've got in the field".

The farmer replies, "Son you can't believe anything that horse says. He's never even been to Kentucky."

[JustAmy]

Photo by Hookman

Steel Rails

Steel Rails, chasing sunshine ’round the bend
Winding through the trees like a ribbon in the wind
I don’t mind not knowing what lies down the track
’Cause I’m looking out ahead
To keep my mind from turning back

It’s not the first time, I find myself alone at dawn
If I really had you once, I still have you when I'm gone
Whistle blowing, blowing lonesome in my mind
Calling me along that never ending double line M

Steel Rails, chasing sunshine ’round the bend
Winding through the trees like a ribbon in the wind
I don’t mind not knowing what lies down the track
’Cause I’m looking out ahead to keep my mind from turning back

The sun is shining through the open boxcar door
Lying in my mind with the things I’ve known before
And I’ve lost count of all the hours, days and time
Just the rhythm of the rails keeps the motion in my mind

Steel Rails, chasing sunshine ’round the bend
Winding through the trees like a ribbon in the wind
I don’t mind not knowing what lies down the track
’Cause I’m looking out ahead to keep my mind from turning back

Words and music by Louisa Banscomb

[Conspiracy Guy]

Darn dog, the puppies' mommy ate my book report too.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Pingy

[Conspiracy Guy]

If you appreciate us, give us a raise and a dental plan ; )

[archy]

See the Eagle soar, and fly.
Dance with the clouds,
And even try to catch the wind,
'Till sudden movement, raptor sought,
Brings duty back to hunter's thought;
And dreams: of Earthbound prey- soon caught.

The tiny kitten on the ground,
dreams too: to dance! Then spins around,
When talons meet; and airborne might,
Turns kittens' daydreams into night.