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Post by TheSource on Jan 17, 2019 6:16:10 GMT -5
Glad is all well in your kingdom and realm. What could go wrong while you're at the helm. My ship too sails so calm and so smooth. That's 'cause I drink lots of vermouth.
Watching the news on this early morn, It's not sitting well like a bush with a thorn. Criminals here and criminals there, None of them bothered to comb their hair.
Some are in shackles and some are in cuffs. They're gonna do time, of that you can trust. Stupid is as stupid does, But I am now last and causing a buzz.
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Post by 2old on Jan 17, 2019 7:43:21 GMT -5
A car-jacking here, a robbery there Someone is missing no one knows where. People abusing others or taking a life A husband using fists to beat up his wife.
What has happened in our once civil society? Why on the news it is only evil and bad that we see? The actions of few draw attention, so sad. I still firmly believe the good out-weighs the bad!
"Human interest" stories don't see the tv ratings spike. Why aren't we interested in those good people we all should like? It's as if from very young we are exposed to and entertained by Those who kill and maim and make good people cry!
We won't solve, here, what seems to have permeated society. We can only try to teach and show by example the importance of integrity. Open a door for someone you have never met. Compliment someone and say "Good job... You bet!"
We can't change the world with the few words we share. We can, however, do our best to show kindness... to care For those we meet as we with others we interact Leave a smile on the face of friends and neighbors and those we contact.
Doing so can be difficult when we allow the evil our own efforts defeat. Politics and corruption and medical issues and crime on the street. Makes our work tougher as we try to spread smiles and positive vibes and glee. Difficult, too, is convincing that being first to post last will always be ME!
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Post by TheSource on Jan 17, 2019 19:43:23 GMT -5
Home for the day from the bump and grind. Did so much work I thought I’d go blind. My feet are so tired and my fingers are sore. But back to it tomorrow to get beat up some more.
They’re calling for snow and more overnight. Mother Nature is cruel. She just ain't right. She sends us bad weather and snickers with glee, Knowing some people hate it, especially me.
Alas! and a sigh, there’s not much I can do, Except suck it up Suzie and not boo hoo. But she doesn’t know that I shovel real fast, And type even faster so I can post last.
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Post by formerlyme on Jan 17, 2019 20:21:51 GMT -5
I'm not that competitive...no, not me! My philosophy...what will be, will be! However, when it comes to being Last I'll sneak in and claim my rightful place fast.
It is only right that I should prevail, because 'She Who Is Last' cannot fail to outdo all these poets I admire. My verses are short, sweet, and never dire.
I could go on and on and on at length, describing my talents and my great strength. However, I make a point not to brag, making others insecure...such a drag!
As you see, modesty describes me well. Far be it from me to ring my own bell. Now I must bid you adieu, my dear friends. My arrogance is bringing on the bends.
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Post by 2old on Jan 17, 2019 20:24:24 GMT -5
I, too, dislike snow and weather cold. Yet, on moving down south I'll never be sold! Since I'm retired I don't need to often venture out. Can sit in the recliner and, missing golf, just pout.
Don't envy you folks still slaving away I did that for many years, since we needed the pay. Still blame Ol' Man Winter for a bad fall years ago Slid off the edge of a building roof and, until I met the ground, didn't slow!
A leg was shattered and they fixed it with screws Healed and the screws lasted long, that's the good news. That was 1977 and hospital stays were very long Kept me in the hospital while an entire month was gone!
Ten years ago, that shattered knew was removed and a new one put in. The screws were saved and still reside in the basement shop... in a tin. Those screws and I had traveled many a mile together, they were a friend. They had done their job keeping the knee together so it would bend.
When they sawed the old joint out and glued in a new, titanium one From the hospital after surgery, 24 hours later I was on the way home... gone! 30 days different in the length of a hospital stay One of the differences in medical marvels of today!
Don't overwork those feet and your fingers As you get older the longer an ache lingers. I understand too well, the need to labor away Mouths to feed and taxes to pay mean working every day.
Keep your health well, your mind sharp and clear Your prose... your rhymes bring me so much daily cheer! Just remember not showing respect for your elders is a grievous sin So that means being first to post last you must let this old man win!!!
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Post by TheSource on Jan 18, 2019 22:01:41 GMT -5
Ha! A win you want I will not let. Rest assured on this you can bet. My finger's still nimble and my finger's still spry. You can post and boast and yes you can try.
I ain't got no screws or metal in me, Just lots of rocks in my head, you see. Sometimes those rocks shake, rattle and roll, And for Christmas in my stocking, Santa leaves coal.
He can leave all he wants I won't call him a louse, I'll burn it in the fireplace to heat my whole house. I'm watching a special about the PTL fakers. Can't believe people gave money to those two foul Bakers.
But that all aside for other matters' more, It's time for another post before I go snore. The universe is wide and deep and so vast, But here on the Earth, it's me who's posted last.
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Post by 2old on Jan 19, 2019 9:32:10 GMT -5
I'm being chided for not 'following' or having a 'friend' On this forum where I type hour upon end. Hopefully, others will understand it's easy to explain The age that I am, technology isn't fully engrained in my brain.
If I tag certain folks as my "friend" Won't others feel slighted and think I offend? Is there some means of just "friending" all who post here? That way no one gets upset and sheds a single tear.
Or what's this "following" mean, please expound As it's something that just the past few minutes I've found. To me it sounds evil as if I'm a stalker... really bad Would that not make someone upset and get them very mad?
You see I can post and write and rhyme That's where on various forums I do spend my time. Of all the other boards... golf and trucks and jokes On none of them have I "followed" or "friended" other blokes.
I just enjoy the time spent with good folks like on here You don't understand how much fun this brings... and cheer! So, please don't think or let it pass through your mind That not "friending" or "following" is meant to be unkind.
So many on this forum seem to be really good friends Even though we've never met and probably won't before this life ends. We've learned what you like to eat, your hobbies, and the values you instill. We've enjoyed hearing of your good times and felt bad when you are ill.
So forgive me if I don't "friend" or "follow" you as I continue to post Please allow me to continue as I've enjoyed you having me and being a good host. Of course all this positive I've expounded on in this space May disappear when I toss being first to post last... IN YOUR FACE!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 15:11:16 GMT -5
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Post by smitty45 on Jan 21, 2019 19:24:42 GMT -5
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Post by TheSource on Jan 21, 2019 19:49:36 GMT -5
I need lots of words to write a rhyme. Without words, I can be a mime. But if I don't speak, you will not hear, And I cannot order my favorite beer.
There are those of us that are all in here, That came along from another sphere. The site that we came from was rudely shut down, By the little boy owner acting like a clown.
The reason we're named Take Refuge Forum, Has nothing to do with your rooms' decorum. We're all good friends from many years past, And it's about time I'm first to be last.
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Post by 2old on Jan 21, 2019 20:12:28 GMT -5
Not aware, I guess, of your exodus Just know that some forums are really a mess. I followed a few here from another board, too. We were ridiculed as the "Trumpers" there staged a coup.
I wish folks could visit and discuss a serious thing Without getting their dander up and saying things that sting. My feelings are strong that our Country is in peril We don't solve anything, however, by going all feral.
If we can debate and comprehensively cover both sides with respect Can we better come together and find solutions, by heck! But that was some time ago that I arrived on this site So far, no one has told me to leave... to turn out my light!
I appreciate the boards on which I post They belong to the owners and are moderated by the host. I'm just a guest enjoying their "house"... their domain So from trying to cause trouble I will refrain.
Don't get to comfortable, though, thinking I'm really weak. If you meet me in real life you'll know I'm not meek! Some folks have made an error, assuming me they can look past Don't do that since I'm going to be first to post last!!!
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Post by smitty45 on Jan 21, 2019 20:17:59 GMT -5
Here I sit broken heart'd Came to sh-t but only farted.
There once was a man from nantucket who's ----- was so long he could suck it He said with grin as he wiped off his chin If my --- was a ----- I'd ---- it.
Here's a dirty joke.
2 White horses fell in the mud.
Here's a phrase Jeat yet? Yon't to?
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Post by formerlyme on Jan 21, 2019 21:49:59 GMT -5
Just running in here to reclaim my rightful place as LAST. running-around-smiley-emoticon
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Post by TheSource on Jan 22, 2019 15:47:38 GMT -5
I had a post all ready to go but as luck would have it, I forgot to copy it before hitting the 'create post' button and now all my hard work has gone into oblivion. I do think that the incident should automatically qualify me as the winner here without the need to have any further posts made in the vain attempt to pontificate who is last.
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Post by 2old on Jan 22, 2019 16:52:44 GMT -5
Make a mistake by hitting the wrong key And think that should win? No way! Hee, hee! Why would we all bow to a clumsy old oaf When you could retype, instead of just loaf!
If you want us to think the game is now done If you want to call an end to us all having fun Well, you can go pound sand and forget the request 'Cause I think you're wilting since you are the one we will best!
Do not believe this is in any way just a game... It's WAR! We've rhymed and we've meme'd as we've taken it this far! The stakes are quite high and the white flag we won't wave Just because you err'd and your reputation you wish to save.
So put down your drink and tell the wife dinner will have to wait Call any appointments you have and tell them you will be late. You've work to do if the intent is win Typing more prose you better begin!
On the other hand, maybe there is no use To continue handing you verbal abuse For the game is over, in all reality I'm the first to be last and always will be!
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