Poetry and Potpourri ..... September 26, 2003

9-26-2003 | JustAmy; Mama_Bear; St.Louie1

[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.

[JustAmy]

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Prior Threads
Poetry and Potpourri .... 9-22-2003
Poetry and Potpourri .... 9-24-2003

[JustAmy]

Gardener's Prayer
by Karel Capek

O Lord, grant that in some way
it may rain every day,
Say from about midnight until three o'clock
in the morning,
But, You see, it must be gentle and warm
so that it can soak in;
Grant that at the same time it would not rain on
campion, alyssum, helianthus, lavendar, and others which
You in Your infinite wisdom know
are drought-loving plants-
I will write their names on a bit of paper
if you like-
And grant that the sun may shine
the whole day long,
But not everywhere (not, for instance, on the
gentian, plantain lily, and rhododendron)
and not too much;
That there may be plenty of dew and little wind,
enough worms, no lice and snails, or mildew,
and that once a week thin liquid manure and guano
may fall from heaven.

Amen.

[JustAmy]

Highland Brose

This makes a hefty, rousing breakfast for those spending the day out of doors working or shooting. It is also recommended nourishment for those contemplating tossing the caber.

Serves 1

Medium oatmeal - 40g (1½ oz)
Boiling water
Salt - ½ tsp
Double cream - 2 tbsp
Honey - 1 tbsp
Whisky - generous shot

METHOD

Put the oatmeal in a dish and pour on enough boiling water to make a soupy porridge. Add a pinch of salt.

Make a well in the centre and pour in the cream, honey and whisky.

To eat, take first a spoon of porridge, then a spoon of the cream mixture.

[JustAmy]

Thoughts to start your day...

1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone.

2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.

3. It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.

4. Sex is like air. It's not important unless you aren't getting any.

5. Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.

6. No one is listening until you fart.

7. Always remember you're unique. Just like everyone else.

8. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

9. If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

10. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them you're a mile away and you have their shoes.

11. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.

12. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

13. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.

14. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

15. Some days you are the bug; some days you are the windshield.

16. Don't worry; it only seems kinky the first time.

17. Good judgment comes from bad experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

18. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.

19. A closed mouth gathers no foot.

20. Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.

21. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works.

22. Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your lips are moving.

23. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

24. Never miss a good chance to shut up.

25. We are born naked, wet and hungry, and get slapped on our butt... then things get worse.

26. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.

27. There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."

28. No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously.

29. There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday...around age 11.

30. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

[MEG33]

LOL!

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Meg.

You are first!!

Good Night, Meg. :)

[MEG33]

Good night,sweet dreams.

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, Amy and Meg. That being said, I am off to bed. (My rhyme for the day, LOL)

Here is a pretty autumn poem I found.

[JustAmy]

Anything in your mailbox that you would like to share?

I have to get to bed or I'll want to sleep until noon tomorrow.

[MEG33]

No,I just enjoy the others posts.

[JustAmy]

Lovely poem, Lori.

I'm drawn to the autumn poems; must be wishing for cooler weather.

[MEG33]

Great message,there.

[Pippin]

Breakfas5t looks YUMMY!

Good Morning (((AMY)))!

[Pippin]

Good Morning Meg!

[Pippin]

Good Morning (((Lori)))!

[The Mayor]

Top of the morning to you all!

[dansangel]

Good morning and Happy FRiday, all! I wrote this way back in 1977 after learning that a former High School classmate had taken his own life:

Did You Really Try?

Your most precious
possession,
unpredictable,
like a wind-tossed
kite.
What gave you the
right
to throw it away
like yesterday’s
dreams?
No one heard your
screams.
Did you really try?

Not all that we
have now,
all keepsakes,
are useful every
moment.
It will be sorely missed,
won’t it?
Now that you’ve done
away with it for
good.
Did you really think you
should?
Did you really try?

You thought you had it
figured out
so thoroughly.
No more secrets to
discover.
No more need for friends
and lovers.
So you discarded it
like yesterday’s
garbage.
A soul that was
ravaged.
Did you really try?

Your most precious
possession,
unpredictable.
No one can give it
back.
You chose this as your final
act
to make us all feel sorry.
So what if we
do?
We go on, but not
you.
You didn’t really try.

© 1977 dansangel

[MEG33]

Good Morning!Mmmm Coffee and doughnuts.

[JustAmy]

Ahhhhh ...... there's that most welcome sight!!

Every Morning, a beautiful purple cup
helps keep my eyes from going shut!

Hey ... I told you I can't write um,
but someimes I can find um.

[JustAmy]

That's sad, Dansy. It is so upsetting that anyone could be that desperate and not seek help.

Thanks for sharing your talent.

((((( Dansy )))))