Poetry and Potpourri .... October 6-7, 2003

October 6, 2003 | JustAmy, St.Louie1 and Mama_Bear

[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.

[Pippin]

(((DAISY)))!

[Pippin]

Hi, (((LORI)))!

[JustAmy]

"A good crisp autumn morning to all you poetry lovers. "

A crisp autumn good morning to you too. But please don't forget us Potpourri lovers!! LOL

[Billie]

Good morning, P & P! Have just perused the previous thread and it's just full of pretty poems and graphics from everyone! This is such a wonderful and welcome addition to FR!

[Darksheare]

Afternoon, here where I'm at.
;-)

Been wandering around in circles.

[JustAmy]

Shaggy and I welcome you to Poetry and Potpourri.
Thanks for bringing that delightful potpourri!
We missed you at the Annual Fresno Picnic.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Mama Bear ....

I think post #22 was intended for you. Hope you can come by and say hello to Pip.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Billie Blue. It is always a joy to see you here.

[Pippin]

Hi, ((LORI)))!

what about post #22? :O)

[Pippin]

OOPS! I posted to you twice and said "Hi" to Lori! SHEEHS! I need a vacation!

Hello (((AMY)))!

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Darksheare ....
Have been hanging out on the other thread again?
So happy that you finally found us! LOL

'Mort aux Chats'

There will be no more cats.
Cats spread infection,
Cats pollute the air,
Cats consume seven times
their own weight in food a week,
Cats were worshipped in
decadent societies (Egypt
and Ancient Rome); the Greeks
had no use for cats. Cats
sit down to pee (our scientists
have proved it). The copulation
of cats is harrowing; they
are unbearably fond of the moon.
Perhaps they are all right in
their own country but their
traditions are alien to ours.
Cats smell, they can't help it,
you notice it going upstairs.
Cats watch too much television,
they can sleep through storms,
they stabbed us in the back
last time. There have never been
any great artists who were cats.
They don't deserve a capital C
except at the beginning of a sentence.
I blame my headaches and my
plants dying on cats.
Our district is full of them,
property values are falling.
When I dream of God I see
a Massacre of Cats. Why
should they insist on their own
language and religion, who
needs to purr to make his point?
Death to all cats! The Rule
of Dogs shall last a thousand years!

-- Peter Porter

[Diver Dave]

Just stoppin' by to say "Howdy" to the lunch crowd.

[Darksheare]

Actually, I was down for two days trying to get my joystick to recognise it's own software, or vice versa.
Seems that winows can detect the joystick just fine, but it's own software can't see it.
Makes absolutely no sense to me.
But that's why I've been down for two days and on at random.
*snort*
I just love technology.

[Darksheare]

I wander the forested trail
stalking leaf covered paths unseen
Haunted by her voice and face
whispered words as from a dream
A drifting shadow in the night
mist outside it's boundary
Back to my halls once more
footfall echo'd darkened corridors
A dark repose is my keep
no quiet refrain in my cursed sleep
Even as I wander paths unseen
the leaf littered forest scene
Her face and voice haunt my dreams
and only I am there to hear my scream

[Mama_Bear]

I'm a bit over-dressed for Military Monday, so I thought I'd stop by here and leave another poem, have some tea and then head over to the Finest thread. (I'm on my way Billie, really.) :-)

((((((((((HUGS ALL AROUND))))))))))

Over the balcony the cool moon shone bright
The fence gate was still ajar in the young night
Moving lantern in the woods announced the arrival of my guest
Smokes arose from the bamboo bush answering my request for tea
Dogs barked at falling meteors from the Autumn sky
gusts of wind carried melancholic tune from distant flute
We sat and chatted long and deep till dawn fell on us
The green moss was full of cold dews crimsoned with twilight

A poem by Ching Dynasty painter, poet, Zhen Banqiao

[JustAmy]

Howdy Diver!!

Thanks for bringing us that great looking sandwich.

[JustAmy]

"Makes absolutely no sense to me. I just love technology."

Just don't ask me for any advice ....... LOL

[JustAmy]

Thanks for sharing the poem, Darksheare.

[JustAmy]

You are dressed just perfect for tea at the Belv!

Loved that cute poem. Thanks.

[JustAmy]

Brought back by popular demand!
Well ..... by a special request.