| 5/10/2013 9:07:07 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | Kitty kisses in the mornin', are good Girl kisses wood be better, yes they wood
 Butt I ain' got no girl
 With no purdy blon' curl
 An I don' want one if she is a prood
 
 
 
 
 
  I here ya dood... 
 
    
 
 
 
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                      | 5/10/2013 1:14:01 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | Thank GAWD, there is baseball tonight I got plenty cold beer, it's BudLight
 Peanuts an popcorn
 An CrackerJack
 With Kuma on the bump, win we might
 
 
 
 
 
  CrackerJack?? Really?? 
 
  Nope, I juss said thet... 
 
 
    
 
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                      | 5/10/2013 2:34:52 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | Oh to be a poetic tree
 waving in the forest
 amongst the bees.
  
 
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                      | 5/11/2013 9:43:12 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | When ya post, post in a safe haven Don' do it, if there's miss behavin'
 Rite words, oh so sweet
 Ta knock me off my feet
 Butt not if yer legs are unshaven
 
 
 
 
    
 
    
 
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                      | 5/11/2013 9:58:03 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      |  sorpstar
 
  Wayne, NJ
 62, joined Oct. 2009
 
 
 | Poets and we don't know it Lovers and we can't take a fit
 What brings us to this site
 Sure not for any bright lites
 I'm buying me a homemade do it youself kit..
 
 
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                      | 5/11/2013 11:57:02 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | I remember, when Life was simpler, when
 Grass was greener, when
 Skies were bluer, when
 Sun was warmer, when
 Breezes were softer, when
 Colors were brighter, when
 Bees buzzzzzed, when
 Rivers ran deeper, when
 Oceans were winder, when
 Trees were taller, when
 Birds were singing, when
 First we met, when
 Love was sweet, when
 
 
 
 
 
 
 You were by my side...
  
 
 
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                      | 5/11/2013 2:40:50 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | jeffandr 
  Leechburg, PA
 55, joined Aug. 2011
 
 
 | This is for a very dear friend in her time of sorrow....... 
 
 
 "An overlooked secret of humans, my friend,
 is that each is a seed that will flower,
 and that each has a future of limitless joy,
 whatever the pains of the hour.
 
 And I tell you that no love has ever been lost
 nor is anything out of place--
 that your work is to strive, to give and to know
 in this journey through time and space.
 
 My grandmother told me the same when she died
 and I willingly pass it along.
 May your living go deeper than what you can see
 and your heart hear the Infinite Song."
 
 
 
 If you need a shoulder,I am here for you.......
  
 
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                      | 5/12/2013 9:22:43 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | I eat Chinese cookin', 'till it's all gone The soup is delicious, with tripe in WonTon.......
  But my favorite soup, is their hot and sour
 The only downside is, I want more in an hour
 
 
 
  
 
 
  Maw... Gitcher coat... We're goin' our fwr Mom's Day... 
 
  It's yer turn ta buy...  
 
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                      | 5/12/2013 3:37:28 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      |  sorpstar
 
  Wayne, NJ
 62, joined Oct. 2009
 
 
 | Mothers should be on today's menu Not just because they have tenure
 More because they express love
 Even moms from above with golden gloves
 Happy Mother's Day to all being the right gender...
 
 
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                      | 5/12/2013 11:58:00 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | gems_n_peaches 
  Ocala, FL
 56, joined Oct. 2012
 
 
 | Subtly on standby Waiting...
 C*cked and ready
 Swiveling..side to side...
 
 Eyes peeled
 Hair tucked behind her ears
 Air releasing from her cushion
 Scooching, repositioning
 
 Hands flex and extend
 They're cramped
 Revelations
 
 Fantasy takes her over
 And composition clacks
 Tapping out feverishly
 
 She's done
 Her thrill is achieved
 She's all satisfied with
 Her"self"
 
 A climactic reach
 To gain approval
 And feed his hollow heart
 
 
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                      | 5/13/2013 12:28:33 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | How can it be .."twixt you and thee
 A dangle on this twisted tree.
 
 For 'tis a joy
 ..for girl or boy
 To hang inverted by the knee.
 
 
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                      | 5/13/2013 10:46:32 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | gems_n_peaches 
  Ocala, FL
 56, joined Oct. 2012
 
 
 | She got snooted Cuz she thought she wuz booted
 After her own horn she had tooted
 Sounded all high fuh-luted.
 
 Went off poutin'
 Tale tucked and doubtin'
 Left town to so scoutin'
 Her "authority" she keeps floutin'
 
 Went off to reload
 Came back to play with a toad
 Won't be the last time she'll goad
 She must like that same road
 
 
 
 
 Guess who? No, not you.lol.
 
 
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                      | 5/13/2013 10:55:24 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | It doth soun' ta me Thet there juss mite be
 A gurl fite, neath this here tree
 
 So, I will stan' by
 Juss a waitin'... Oh my!
 Ta see wat my eye kin spy
 
 Clothes mite be torn
 Or mayhaps not worn
 The thot? I'd not be forlorn
 
 
 
 
 
  Junior???? 
 
  Yeah Ma??? 
 
  Come away from there this instance... 
 
  Oh Ma...  
 
  NOW!!! 
 
  Yes, Ma... 
 
 
    
 
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                      | 5/13/2013 11:29:10 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | jeffandr 
  Leechburg, PA
 55, joined Aug. 2011
 
 
 | Battered, beat and broken Unforgiving hazel eyes
 A girl almost of seventeen
 Full of herself and utmost lies
 
 Sick and tired of wishing
 Lost in the darkest time...
 She hopes for one to love her
 To hear the words "he's mine"
 
 Not one would hear her cries
 Or sought the given favor
 When crying out in bland mistrust
 The thoughts they all would waver
 
 The truth in all was lost at once
 For better or for worse
 And in plain words she was nothing
 Just a walking, living curse
 
 Frozen into stainless glass
 Mislead into the world
 A life so full of promises
 And the lies of one lost girl
 
 One pathological liar
 
 A book of many flaws
 
 All looked upon her in disgust
 
 For that was who she was
 
 
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                      | 5/13/2013 11:50:04 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | gems_n_peaches 
  Ocala, FL
 56, joined Oct. 2012
 
 
 | Omg! You are so mean! 
 Yer so mean .....that.....
 
 I bet you wait in parking lots at the last vacant handicapped spot and pull in quick
 Just to steal it from someone who really needs it!
 
 
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                      | 5/13/2013 12:04:38 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | jeffandr 
  Leechburg, PA
 55, joined Aug. 2011
 
 
 | A troubled heart, a troubled mind that never meant to be unkind.
 No way to undo what's been done
 Nowhere to hide nowhere to run
 
 Only time can heal the pain
 but till such time hurts remain
 No use in even saying sorry
 No way to escape the worry
 
 she should move on,there is no doubt
 play with others and never pout
 stop acting like the innocent one
 only respond with positives and fun.....
 
 
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                      | 5/13/2013 7:03:23 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | No time to write Have a good night
 
 
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                      | 5/14/2013 9:56:17 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | I once bought a pair of slippers These slippers had real kewl zippers
 Butt when they were on
 My gurlz were drawn
 By the odiferous scent a smoked kippers
 
 
 
 
  I bought em online from Sweden... 
 
 
  Oh Cisco...  
 
 
  Oh Pancho...  
 
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                      | 5/14/2013 2:39:53 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      |  sorpstar
 
  Wayne, NJ
 62, joined Oct. 2009
 
 
 | it's sorp day known as kids day around some places 
 
 
 
  
 
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                      | 5/14/2013 7:39:13 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | mrusedup 
  Boss, MO
 64, joined May. 2012
 
 
 | Tho the grass is now green, my balls are now blue, I wrote this poem while thinking of you
  
 
  Hey I’m a novice  
 
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                      | 5/14/2013 8:04:00 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | A mixed bag of beans ...and a slab of fatback
 
 Some 'taters from the ground.
 
 
 
 Greens from a spinach top
 ...with vinegar to taste
 
 Makes the muscles to abound.
 
 
 
 But binding not the constitution
 ...for the stone upon which it lays
 
 As freedom shall surely ring forever and a day.
 
 
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                      | 5/15/2013 12:21:56 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | jeffandr 
  Leechburg, PA
 55, joined Aug. 2011
 
 
 | Damned if I is and damned if I ain’t 
 Everyone knows that I’m no saint
 
 Trippin’ through this life with my head held high
 
 Sometimes I get to thinkin’ that I’m gonna die
 
 
 
 What’s it all for when I look around
 
 If it weren’t for the Lord, I know that I’d drown
 
 In a sea of craziness, death, and such
 
 The devil’s everywhere, it’s just too much
 
 
 
 Now what would you do, you dog of the sea
 
 Call on your buddies to mess with me
 
 Or drop to the ground and scream at God
 
 Stop all of that, after all, it’s His sod
 
 
 
 I’m dangling from a string over a pit of fire
 
 Wondering where I’m headed, my hearts desire
 
 Then I hear a rumble, a roar, and a blast
 
 And dream about the day there’s a Harley under my ass
 
 
 
 Ride away while the ridin is good........
 
 
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                      | 5/15/2013 12:23:38 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | I thought thet someone had blocked me Cuz I couldn' fine this here poet tree
 Butt juss like Nintendo
 An some in yer end O
 I kin rite here again, look at me...
   :hi:: 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
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                      | 5/15/2013 12:43:24 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | I climbed all the way ...to the top of the tree
 to see the world,
 distant from me.
 
 
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                      | 5/15/2013 1:19:59 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | Where wood we be with out Johnny Appleseed Wood we be like a coon thet's bin treed
 An what about poets
 The don' really know thet
 Their poems don' always need ta be free
 
 
 
 
  Free is a good thing... 
 
  Yeah, so is eatin'... 
 
 
  
 
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                      | 5/15/2013 1:39:00 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | I like to compose off'n the cuff A word hear, or there, just for fluff
 It is easy fer me to spiel ya see
 A creative, or witty, free bee.
 
 I nose what I writ an' always right
 Dun need no licker day nor night
 Jesse was a James so I hath bin told
 Rob my bank ... in the days of olde.
 
 Patience is a hearty lot
 Is there something I forgot?
 
 
 by cupocheer, 15May2013, copyright pending
 
 
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                      | 5/15/2013 2:35:14 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | There once was a boy, who was smitten By a purdy lil girl, it was written
 They married an soon
 After their honeymoon
 Two hickeys, thet girl was twice bitten
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
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                      | 5/15/2013 4:01:13 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      |  sorpstar
 
  Wayne, NJ
 62, joined Oct. 2009
 
 
 | to horn balls of life 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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                      | 5/15/2013 5:26:41 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | One. Two.
 Three.
 Four.
 Five.
 
 Don't drive drunk.
 
 Bring 'em back alive.
  
 
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                      | 5/16/2013 9:26:45 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | gems_n_peaches 
  Ocala, FL
 56, joined Oct. 2012
 
 
 | Sadness 
 Some sadnesses are pretty,
 Because they're worn deep from the heart,
 They show our vulnerable side,
 And set our other emotions apart.
 
 Some sadnesses are ugly
 Because they are born from seeds of hate,
 And when they are watered,
 They never will abate.
 
 Some sadnesses arrive,
 Knocking on our doors,
 It seems like it will never leave,
 And oozes from the pores.
 
 Some sadnesses are fleeting,
 A mere mood that can be lifted,
 A friend who calls,
 A sincere hug,
 Or some humor shared and gifted.
 
 Some sadnesses are hidden,
 From shame or deep regret,
 We smile through the type of tears,
 And try not to show our fret.
 
 Sadnesses of all types,
 Are sadnesses too many,
 I would rather see everyone join hearts,
 And share what joys are plenty.
 
  
 
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                      | 5/16/2013 9:30:28 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | I should rite a pome thet's profound A bout someone who's renowned
 Butt who wood thet be
 Perhaps a bout me...
 Nope, I ain' profound, I am juss wound
 
 
 
 
  I coulda bin a contender... 
 
 
      
 
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                      | 5/17/2013 11:48:38 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | gems_n_peaches 
  Ocala, FL
 56, joined Oct. 2012
 
 
 | There once was a gal named Flo Always talkin of things she couldn't know
 Til one day it was heard
 She was seen eating a bird
 Oh my goodness, it was a big crow!
 
 
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                      | 5/17/2013 12:10:10 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | Ya better watch out Or you will time out
 If ya take a longtime ta rite
 
 After yesterday's fiasco
 Sittin' here with my Bosco
 What I rote is now outta site
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
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                      | 5/17/2013 1:41:55 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      |  sorpstar
 
  Wayne, NJ
 62, joined Oct. 2009
 
 
 | There was a lad named Dingo who loved when his mom played bingo
 Dingo loved his dog Pluto
 who always reminded Dingo's mom to play lotto
 Mom was a woman who played with Dingo's Legos
 
 
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                      | 5/17/2013 4:47:22 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | Late of love While being a dove
 Saw wonders from up above.
 
 
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                      | 5/18/2013 7:43:57 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | jeffandr 
  Leechburg, PA
 55, joined Aug. 2011
 
 
 | As a child, I would sit and ponder, at the wooded areas, for their beauty relaxed me.
 The sway of the branches and whistling of the winds,
 as if they were calling my name.
 
 Then as I grew older, they were my retreat,
 for the woods became my own world.
 A world full of imagination, creativity,
 resourcefulness, as well as inspiration.
 
 I loved my domain, for no problems were to great,
 the woods protected me from everything.
 The branches would open as to hold me.
 The animals, in their busy ways, stopped to welcome me.
 
 It was this place, my wooded world, that I lived for.
 It is that place that beckons me now.
 For it was only there, in them woods, I felt truly free.
 As free as I would feel when your love would surround me.
 
 
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                      | 5/18/2013 11:00:26 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | I am not in a poetic mood That does not bode it is not good
 Just if I wanted to I would
 But right now I wouldn't.
 
 
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                      | 5/18/2013 11:24:18 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | jeffandr 
  Leechburg, PA
 55, joined Aug. 2011
 
 
 | say what you mean mean what you say
 I wouldn't have it any other way
 
 talk is cheap
 but cost you alot
 what on earth
 do you have a plot
 
 tell me now
 if you can't spell
 does your meaning change
 time will tell
 
 
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                      | 5/19/2013 1:43:38 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | Traipsing along on the garden path Heading to the grotto for a bath
 The day has been the weary sort
 When I didn't I think I ort.
 
 
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                      | 5/19/2013 2:14:48 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | jeffandr 
  Leechburg, PA
 55, joined Aug. 2011
 
 
 | Heaven is a place for angels Floating with time forgotten
 Swinging on the swing with passion
 Leaving the past of rotten.....
 
 Life was a way of knowing
 what our demise has left behind
 nothing but pasts unknowing
 but future has gives us showing.......
 
 float on the wings of angels
 sail on the seven seas
 lift your spirit high
 but never get off your knees........
 
 beg for nothing
 promise me that
 get where you're going
 never tip your hat.......
 
 be proud,ever so proud
 lift your head up high
 always remember,do it daily
 why would you ever cry??????
 
 
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                      | 5/19/2013 3:21:47 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | Lovely  
 
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                      | 5/19/2013 4:20:06 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | jeffandr 
  Leechburg, PA
 55, joined Aug. 2011
 
 
 | lovely hearts beat as one, c'mon in and have some fun.....
 write a poem if you dare,
 type some words without a care.....
 
 
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                      | 5/19/2013 4:27:45 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | emotional4onlyu 
  Sarasota, FL
 58, joined Jan. 2013
 
 
 | poems speak from one's heart to many who do depart
 but for life to go on
 in our shining sun
 forgiveness does need to start.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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                      | 5/19/2013 1:31:48 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | If ya ride on a trolley, will yer heart sing Will yer high button shoes, gitcha a ring
 Rememberin' them days
 An all a them ways
 Is wearin' granny undershorts, a good thing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
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                      | 5/19/2013 1:39:44 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | Ifn I was ta peel outta my drawers to dance for a codger who snores
 Would that tight old coot
 be freer with his jarred up loot
 Or dare to go nekkid outdoors?
 
 
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                      | 5/19/2013 2:20:35 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      |  sorpstar
 
  Wayne, NJ
 62, joined Oct. 2009
 
 
 | There was this guy called hockey puck Who never had any luck
 He always slipped on thin ice
 Which was like throwing dice
 Today he lives on his last buck...
 
 
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                      | 5/19/2013 2:54:54 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | There once was a horse called Oxbow Ya was lucky, if ya bet him ta show
 He won thet there Preakness
 An he ain' got no meekness
 Bet ta win, ya'd double show dough
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
    
 
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                      | 5/21/2013 11:58:19 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | I once went out lookin' fer romance So, I went ta a single's dance
 It was BYOB
 The mixer was free
 An I met a little girl from France
 
 
 
    
 
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                      | 5/21/2013 12:16:02 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | I have a water feature Out in my backyard
 With a tough nut to crack
 Because it is too hard
 They'll soak it a while
 The shell they discard
 The birds of a feather
 After they have jarred
 
 
 
    
 
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                      | 5/21/2013 1:51:28 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      |  bigbogiman
 
  Corpus Christi, TX
 62, joined Feb. 2011
 
 
 | I have to mow better than snow
 or 20 below
 so off I go
 
 
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                      | 5/22/2013 10:22:06 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | A poem a day, keeps the doldrums away It also helps keep, one's mind in array
 Longfellow's got nuttin'
 On me, I am struttin'
 Cuz when I am writin', makes me feel gay
 
 
 
 
  I KNEW it!!! I KNEW ya was gay... 
 
      
 
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                      | 5/22/2013 12:33:04 PM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | I once made a fish pond in my lawn With Fuschias alongside of the pond
 An it had a birdbath
 Waterfall it did hath
 Birds came from hither thither an yawn
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Thet runnin' makes me gotta go potty...  
 
 
      
 
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                      | 5/23/2013 12:22:34 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | jeffandr 
  Leechburg, PA
 55, joined Aug. 2011
 
 
 | Through good times & bad through thick & through thin
 when I didn't belong you help me fit in
 you gave me a place in a world strange to me
 your sweet smiling face was I could see
 in a world full of frowns your laughter came through
 when I found a friend that was true
 And yes I mean you........
 
 
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                      | 5/23/2013 1:07:42 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | cupocheer 
  Assumption, IL
 66, joined May. 2010
 
 
 | neither a lender nor a borrower be you are the important one, not me.
  
 
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                      | 5/23/2013 7:41:43 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      |  findingalicia
 
  Lexington, KY
 64, joined May. 2011
 
 
 | I have not written in some time There were no words to find that rhyme
 Days and days of rushing about
 None of regret but many with doubt.
 Things have I forgotten to do?
 Grabbing my keys and slipping on shoes
 Out the door with a hurried glance
 Feeling I might miss one more chance
 Rush away, blow a kiss, give a hug, say good bye
 Be back soon, be good, I will say Hi.
 So many times I would just hurry away
 I know she wanted nothing more than me to stay....
 How to balance between those living and leaving
 So many times set my heart to grieving.
 We all are going each day, one more step, more strife
 Closer to the jumping off point of our life
 But on your way out of that door each day
 Never forget to love and "I Love You" to say.
 
 
  
 
  
 
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                      | 5/23/2013 10:18:20 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
 69, joined Apr. 2011
 
 
 | Once upon a time, in the land of make believe A boy told everyone, he was going to leave
 Finding new life for two, in the real world
 He met a young girl, two hearts, how they whirled
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
 
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                      | 5/23/2013 11:01:25 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | jeffandr 
  Leechburg, PA
 55, joined Aug. 2011
 
 
 | I know that I don't always say the right things If I could I'd lift you up on angel's wings
 You deserve every shred of joy you receive
 Every time I look in your eyes I always believe
 That everything is going to be fine
 As long as I keep walking this line
 I don't fear the future as long as it's with you
 Holding your hand I will always pull through
 
 This feeling inside is hard to describe
 I want to be there when you need me
 Emotions like this are not free
 Sometimes it's like I don't have a clue
 But in this moment I promise to be true
 I could never do anything to cause you pain
 So right behind you I will always remain
 If you stumble I want to be the one
 To pick you back up and together we can run
 
 Trust me when I say you are meant to be so much more
 I'll be waiting when you walk through that door
 Being apart from you just drives me insane
 I love to just think about you and stand in the rain
 Although I'm not one to cry
 Just thinking about you brings a tear to my eye
 When you need me just turn around
 I'll hold you until you are strong
 My love for you knows no bounds........
 
 
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                      | 5/24/2013 8:52:06 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      |  findingalicia
 
  Lexington, KY
 64, joined May. 2011
 
 
 | The Break of Dawn 
 I woke up early this morning
 When the sun had not yet started shining
 The air felt fresh and chill,
 And I sat here perched quiet and still..
 Thinking about what the day has in store for me,
 New hopes and promises I got to see…
 
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 Time to go.. Have a lovely day.
  
 
  
 
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                      | shaggyoledog 
  Ocean Shores, WA
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                      | 5/24/2013 10:20:27 AM | ***~~~~the poet tree~~~***etc. |  | 
                    
                      | gems_n_peaches 
  Ocala, FL
 56, joined Oct. 2012
 
 
 | You got his purple heart, And he got all his old guns,
 I have a pendant of him as a lil boy,
 And his old army trunk.
 
 Those lil wood dutch shoes he
 Brought back from Germany,
 I passed them to my nephew,
 whom I hear has now enlisted,
 and headed off to Missouri.
 
 I have a photocopied book of
 Old accounts so hard to read;
 His portrait won an award one time
 I never asked what the photographer must have thought ,
 in it what he had seen.
 
 Why do so many questions come,
 so long after folks are gone,
 I wish he were here still,
 so I could ask them all,
 
 
 I want to know so much more
 Than my youth cared to learn,
 and how I wish all those who have passed could come back,
 for that I surely yearn.
 
 A happy WW2 vet he was, an elfin kind of joy, loved to share his riddles,
 small magic tricks was his lore.
 He thought himself so funny, yet serious he could be,
 I wonder if there's any part of him that's carried forth in me.
  
 
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