Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. May 20-21-22, 2005

5-20-05 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

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'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry. 'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the always charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[MeekOneGOP]

You have a great weekend, too.

Enjoy the moderate weather while you can. :)

[DollyCali]

(just pretend there is a strawberry in here somewhere?)

"Senior" personal ads seen in Florida and Arizona newspapers:

   FOXY LADY: Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired
beauty, 80's, slim,5'-4" (used to be 5-6), searching
for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing companion.  Matching
white shoes and belt a plus.

   MINT CONDITION: Male, 1932, high mileage, good
condition, some hair, many new parts including hip,
knee, cornea, valves. Isn't in running condition, but
walks well.

   LONG-TERM COMMITMENT: Recent widow who has just
buried fourth husband looking for someone to round out
a six- unit plot. Dizziness, fainting, shortness of
breath not a problem.

   SERENITY NOW: I am into solitude, long walks,
sunrises, the ocean, yoga and meditation. If you are
the silent type, let's get together, take our
hearing aids out and enjoy quiet times.

   WINNING SMILE: Active grandmother with original
teeth seeking a dedicated flossier to share rare
steaks, corn on the cob and caramel candy.

   BEATLES OR STONES? I still like to rock, still like
to cruise in my Camaro on Saturday nights and still
like to play the air guitar. If you were a groovy
chick, or are now a groovy hen, let's get together and
listen to my boss collection of eight-track tapes.

   MEMORIES: I can usually remember Monday through
Thursday. If you can remember Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, let's put our two heads together.

 Night all!  "see" you tomorrow.

[international american]

Just a fork will do.

[JustAmy]

These are cute, Dolly. Thank you!!!

Hope you had a fabulous Friday with or withour strawberries.

[JustAmy]

LOL

Sure looks like a extra small cake, doesn't it. I should have baked two. :)

[Alamo-Girl]

Rats! I didn't get any strawberries today! Oh well, I'll make up for it tomorrow. Here's wishing you a great weekend, JustAmy!

[tuliptree76]

Hi Amy! Boogie Woogie Day sounds good to me. :-)

[tuliptree76]

Mmmmm... That looks good - with or without strawberries.

[tuliptree76]

LOL!

Hi Victoria. :-)

[tuliptree76]

Awwww... cute! Happy Pick Strawberries Day. :-)

[JustAmy]

Good evening, Tulip.

I picked so many strawberries for cakes and pies today that I needed a nap this afternoon. :)

Hope you had a good day.

[tuliptree76]

I had a good day. I ran some errands and finished one of the papers I was working on. I didn't get a nap though. So I think I'll get some sleep now. Good night!

[JustAmy]

Good night, Tulip. Sweet dreams.

Hope you get a chance to come by for Armed Forces Day tomorrow.

[JustAmy]

5-21-05

Graphic by MamaBear

Join us as we celebrate Armed Forces Day at Amy's Place.

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

You Watch The Moon

You speak of moonlight, while I sweat,
Your evening hasn’t got here yet.
The moon you see, will shine for me,
As I lie down with memory,

My worries, and the day’s heartaches,
And all the pain from my mistakes.
I gather calmness from the dusk,
And breathe the scents of evening’s musk,

The twilight brings the evening’s calm,
And confidence from your song’s balm.
For you have seen this day and night,
And found it not a source for fright.

You faced the challenge, and in time,
Incorporated it in rhyme.
You walked with Day and held it’s hand,
While you stood strong in a foreign land.

The heart of evil that will try,
To harm us must first face your eye,
And you will cause its force to wither,
Before it dares to journey hither.

We thank you then for standing there,
While we sleep soundly without care.
Your loved ones and a grateful nation,
Protected from War’s desolation,

A world away, but held so close,
Each of us missing what we love most.
Take heart that as you watch the moon,
Your task will end, you’ll come home soon.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . March 27, 2005

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear

A Sailor's Wife

A sailor’s wife has a high price to pay
Loving her man the six months he’s away
Feeling alone amidst all the crowd
Praying for him with head silently bowed
Watching him go with a tear in her eye
He turns around for one last goodbye
She blows his way one more little kiss
Knowing how badly those lips she will miss
No arms to hold her tightly at night
No one to whisper "honey it’ll be alright"
Wiping her eyes and sucking in the ache
Watching the ship go and following it’s wake
His duty to wife, family, and nation
Will be done from a faraway station
She’s thinking of him and he of her
Making time go by in what seems a blur
And when it’s all over which never seems the case
Her sailor will return with a smile on his face
But until that shining moment is here
She sits and thinks "I have nothing to fear"
And even though he’s in a faraway land
She thinks of his face so charming so grand
He’s thinking of her on every new day
Loving her always come whatever may
And so anyone can see the love that they share
Will endure his time away with this foreign affair
And so she is happy with what has become of her life

Oh the pride she feels as a sailors wife!
~Unknown~

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

Lady Warrior

She is your little sister,
She is your neighbor’s wife.
She is somebody’s daughter,
You’ve known her all her life.
She may be someone’s mother,
She may be someone’s nurse.
She now has an M-16,
But once it was a purse.
She’s as soft as satin fine,
She’s also tough as steel.
She may fly a fighter jet.
For so strong is her will.
She is the female warrior,
She serves her nation well.
She may be from northern climes,
Or even Southern Belle.
Honor her and show respect,
And pray for her each night.
Know that she is still a girl,
But not afraid to fight.

Conspiracy Guy aka DIF 9/14/2004

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

The Warrior

The Warrior isn’t all fight,
There’s more to him than that.
They’re brothers, fathers, husbands,
When they aren’t in combat.
Men train to fight when need be,
But once they were just boys.
Now they carry weapons tight,
But they still miss their toys.
The fight requires their focus,
They take it all in stride.
Pray for them as they protect,
And pray for those who’ve died.
To them we owe our freedom,
They put it on the line.
If you cannot support them,
Leave soon please, that is fine.

Conspiracy Guy aka DIF 9/8/2004
aka DIF © 2004

[JustAmy]

God Bless our Armed Forces!