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Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. September 20-21, 2004
9-20-04
| JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie
Posted on 09/20/2004 5:48:29 AM PDT 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! :)
Never Forget!
Howdy!
I'm the mouser at Amy's Place.
Amy named me 'cootblanch'....
(don't ask why. hahaha)
Amy's personal guardian ~ the always charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf
Many thanks for stopping by. : )
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To: JustAmy
you are returning to active duty? Does this mean that we will see less of you around here? When does this take place?Oh, no, Amy, not at all!I'm going back on active orders for 12 months - as a Recruiter!
They wanted someone who's been in for a long time and a little bit long in the tooth (and that's ME all over), instead of a kid with one tour under his belt.
Anyway, it's all local, home every night, visiting places all over the state, lots of travel and people to meet.
And FReeping as well!
81
posted on
09/21/2004 4:15:46 AM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
Comment #82 Removed by Moderator
To: JustAmy
I love reruns. Good choices too!
83
posted on
09/21/2004 4:52:23 AM PDT
by
Conspiracy Guy
(Dan Rather don't need no stinkin facts, he is a journalist and therefore above reproach.)
To: JustAmy
Hi JustAmy!
Hi Everyone!!!
84
posted on
09/21/2004 5:27:06 AM PDT
by
SheLion
To: JustAmy; Pippin; yall
Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday!


Have a cup while you Freep ! |
85
posted on
09/21/2004 6:24:07 AM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: Jen
HEY JEN!, Nice to "see" you here!
86
posted on
09/21/2004 7:29:13 AM PDT
by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(al-Qa'ida terrorists are cowards who hide behind masks and decapitate helpless victims.)
To: JustAmy; Billie; NicknamedBob
Thank y'all so much for the beautiful poem and graphic!
To: Alamo-Girl; JustAmy; KangarooJacqui
Hearts
The human heart is hollow,
Its really built that way.
Connected to some tubing,
Attachments, as they say.
Enfolding things to squeeze them,
And send them on their way,
The heart embraces lots of things,
But collects so little pay.
Some things seem to stick there,
The pain, and hurt, and loss.
Just put the squeeze on for yourself,
And give those things a toss.
As big as any heart may be,
Theres only so much room,
So if you would perform your best,
Be ready with the broom.
To sweep away the cobwebs,
Of broken dreams and such,
Thats why the best hearts always,
Seem to need a womans touch.
Dreams always lead a fragile life,
Like butterflies of glass,
They often are the first to fall,
As clumsy actions pass.
Dont leave the broken shards around,
Destroy them if you must,
A little bit of anger spent,
Will turn them into dust.
As such, they will not hurt you,
Dispose of them at will,
Dont leave your broken dreams,
On your hearts windowsill.
Go out and gather new ones,
Fresh flowers for your vase,
And while youre dressing, please put on,
A bright and shining face.
Your heart may still be hollow,
The pump that fills your cup,
What matters is what you put in it,
Not when you fill it up.
Your heart is swimming up a stream,
With tireless even tread,
Your goal is to complete the race,
Not to come out ahead.
At some point you will discover,
Companions much like you,
Because they were immersed in life,
They have been out of view.
These are the ones who are your friends,
Of various shapes and size,
They are the ones who fill your heart,
In time youll realize.
NicknamedBob . . . September 21, 2004
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posted on
09/21/2004 8:05:59 AM PDT
by
NicknamedBob
(Okay! I've relented and updated my about page. It's disgustingly mercenary now. Make me rich.)
To: NicknamedBob
Beautiful, NnB! Kudos and thank you!
To: JustAmy
Thank you Amy! I love all the Kerry jokes!
90
posted on
09/21/2004 9:14:36 AM PDT
by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(al-Qa'ida terrorists are cowards who hide behind masks and decapitate helpless victims.)
To: Brad's Gramma
91
posted on
09/21/2004 9:16:30 AM PDT
by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(al-Qa'ida terrorists are cowards who hide behind masks and decapitate helpless victims.)
To: SpookBrat
You sound like a great mom!
92
posted on
09/21/2004 9:17:22 AM PDT
by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(al-Qa'ida terrorists are cowards who hide behind masks and decapitate helpless victims.)
To: The Mayor
"Teach me to do the humble task
The very best I can,
And not to look for greater calls,
Which may oppose Thy plan"
Thank you for this beautiful message, Rus.
We appreciate the Daily Bread and coffee every morning.
Have a terrific Tuesday!!
93
posted on
09/21/2004 9:26:35 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
(If you watched J. FlipFlop Kerry in Las Vegas Thursday, you saw another fumble.)
To: NicknamedBob
Okay, sweet... give me your toughest wire broom! (I might just be able to survive then....)
94
posted on
09/21/2004 9:28:30 AM PDT
by
KangarooJacqui
(What did John Kerry do on 9/11? He sat there like a stuned beeber.)
To: MoJo2001
95
posted on
09/21/2004 9:29:01 AM PDT
by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(al-Qa'ida terrorists are cowards who hide behind masks and decapitate helpless victims.)
To: KangarooJacqui
{{{{BIG HUGS}}}} from someone who cares
96
posted on
09/21/2004 9:39:01 AM PDT
by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(al-Qa'ida terrorists are cowards who hide behind masks and decapitate helpless victims.)
To: PreviouslyA-Lurker
You'll make me cry... and NOBODY wants to see that...
(Freepmail if you want details)
97
posted on
09/21/2004 9:41:37 AM PDT
by
KangarooJacqui
(What did John Kerry do on 9/11? He sat there like a stuned beeber.)
To: JustAmy; ST.LOUIE1
You guys always do this to me! That food looks soooooo gooood!
98
posted on
09/21/2004 10:06:08 AM PDT
by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(al-Qa'ida terrorists are cowards who hide behind masks and decapitate helpless victims.)
To: Old Sarge
Whewwww .... had me worried there.
Sounds like you will be assigned to a duty that you will enjoy. Will you be visiting the high schools and colleges? I notice that the peacenics have been gathering at the recruiting offices in Fresno once a month. Let them know for me the the two finger "V" is for Victory, not peace, or peace after victory.
Sure glad that you will be able to continue FReeping. I always enjoy your poems so I hope you will continue writing them.
Have a beautiful day.
99
posted on
09/21/2004 10:06:09 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
(If you watched J. FlipFlop Kerry in Las Vegas Thursday, you saw another fumble.)
To: KangarooJacqui
Actually, and unusually for me, I was recommending a rather drastic housecleaning procedure.
The pounding of the broken dreams into dust procedure.
I am reminded of the scene in "To Kill A Mockingbird" (both book and movie) that when Atticus Finch dropped his spectacles (in preparation to dispatch the rabid dog), he broke the lens.
Then he ground it into powder in the street with his heel.
He knew that it was now useless to him, and he didn't want anyone else to come to harm from the broken glass.
One of my favorite characters in literature.
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posted on
09/21/2004 10:08:42 AM PDT
by
NicknamedBob
(Okay! I've relented and updated my about page. It's disgustingly mercenary now. Make me rich.)
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