A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-18-05...Poetry and Potpourri at the Finest

10-18-05 | JustAmy

[JustAmy]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Graphic by St.Louie1

Liquid Courage

They idle in the tavern,
as they have many nights before,
reminiscing about good times
and doing their best to ignore
the ticking clock above the door,
the harbinger of doom in store
for the fair-haired, mustachioed
man in the polyester suit;
the guy sucking back another
cranberry juice and Absolut. "It's time to get ourselves en route
to the church, mister," his astute friend enjoins.

"One more," says the groom.

~ Eric Lammerman ~

Graphic by MamaBear

We are Amy's latest kindle
Cute and cuddly feline bindles
Found underneath the shrubs in Amy's yard

Four girl kittens and four boys kittens
Forlorn and looking like we'd lost our mittens
In the early morning rain, it wasn't hard

To trade in door warmth for outdoor cold
The boys in vests and spats were all so bold
Leaving our box to see just what would unfold

Up above us was this great big thing
Gleaming white and oh so inviting
With a wide long smile that seemed to tease and infect

Little did we know it was Amy's latest project
That lured us all to meticulously, felinely inspect
This thing that makes sounds in pretty ways that nearly sing

We girls in stripes and calico liked the lighter sounds, just because
As we padded and our steps dropped beneath our paws
While the boys pounded the deep ones on this musical sea

When Amy saw us, we thought she'd be angry
Instead she giggled and snapped a picture of "The Usual Suspects"
Though we much prefer to be called "Kittens On The Keys"

Jack Deth~ 10/04/05.

Graphic by Billie

Tangled

"Me" and my new little “sister,”
Just wanted to drop you a line,
She’s getting a little bit tangled in hers,
So I’ll try to write quickly in mine.

We’re hoping you’ll come for a visit,
We all want to see you once more,
Little “Sister” may not have met you yet,
But she’ll soon catch up on that score!

Our door will always be open,
We can have a nice cup by the fire,
Don’t forget to pack well your doohickeys,
Little curious minds will inquire!

NicknamedBob . . . . October 13, 2005

"Cats are the ultimate narcissists.
You can tell this by all the time they spend on personal grooming.
Dogs aren't like this.
A dog's idea of personal grooming is to roll in a dead fish."
~James Gorman~



Bad Penny

Many thanks for stopping by. : )

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 10-17-05 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[JustAmy]

Natalie inherited her Dad's talent. She is very good.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Yes, she has a nice voice.

I'll say good night as well. Gotta finish a couple of things for tomorrow's class.

Nighty night, everybody. See you tomorrow.

[tuliptree76]

Good night, Victoria. Have a good day tomorrow.

[DollyCali]

just got home.....anyone bouncing around still?

[JustAmy]

Good evening, Dolly.

I'm still here but I'm about ready to head for bed.

Going to try to get to Fresno early tomorrow for a flu shot. :(

[DollyCali]

the thread was so much fun Amy,, this your last one until finished with "the event" & followup?

[DollyCali]

Night to any late comers who wander over to visit the kitty thread (NO NOT THE VIKING VARIETY).. sweet dreams Finest FRiends.

[Mama_Bear]

It's Wednesday, and we are over HERE.
Please join us for a Finest tour of Alaska!

[Darksheare]

Thanks!
I'm glad you like it!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

It is slow at work today, so I'm going to use this time to do even MORE catching up. Seems like that's all I do is try to catch up. I haven't been to FR for over a week and have missed everyone.

Well back to the mines...

[Jack Deth]

Good afternoon, PAL!

Despite the Catching Up, we all have days like that.

I hope all is well with you and yours.

Jack.

[citizensgratitude]

I was away from office yesterday so I am not sure if this thread is still going. Also, I am still learning to navigate FR.

I just want to mention to everyone the 50,000 misplaced pets from the various hurricanes these past few months. I know the people have mouths that they can use to try to help themselves. I do not mean to minimalize the fact that many lost all their possessions and the lives lost.
But domestic cats, dogs and other types rely on us totally. The scenes of the dogs on top of houses etc. had me turned inside out. If you at all have room in your home, please consider adopting a homeless pet. I know there is an effort to try to help pet owners(hate that term) find their lost pets too. *Father, please give us the spiritual fortitude to get through this world's struggles*

[JustAmy]

We missed you, PAL.

Thought you would enjoy the Kitties poetry and graphics at the Finest.

Hope you have a chance to check the thread later.

Hugs

[JustAmy]

Amen.

Thank you for the reminder, Citizensgratitude. Our pets are a part of our family.

[citizensgratitude]

Ping a doodle do ! You are still there !!

This whole thing takes getting used to but I am getting such a great education from these halls !

Pajamadeen over and out ! LOL

[JustAmy]

Come over to today's Finest Thread. We toured Alaska yesterday and are spending today there also.

The link is The Finest Tour of Alaska.

[hookman]

hey its hookman, i was wondering if one of my friends here might be able to help me find a link to the video of NewOrleans cops/National Guard, shooting stray dogs...
I've seen the video but now i can't find it...
Thanks, HOOKMAN

[JustAmy]

I haven't seen the video, Hookman.

How are you? Hope you have been enjoying your week.

[hookman]

I've been fine.
It's been awhile, me and archy are doing well.
I'll pop in from time to time, I wrote a few new poems...
Keep your focus on Christ, there is a storm coming!

[JustAmy]

I closed Amy's Place. It was taking too much of my time.

I try to post a Poetry and Potpourri thread once a month at the Finest. Hope you will stop by and share your poetry with us.

Tell Archy that I said "Hey".