~The Dragon Flies' Lair~Thread XII~

May 14, 2004 | bentfeather and poets of The Lair

[Conspiracy Guy]

We used my Bright Yellow Ford truck for a nice Redneck effect. The cooler was in the extended cab area behind the driver's seat.

[StarCMC]

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do! He he he! I love it!

[SAMWolf]

Good Morning Everybody.

You Know The Drill
Click the Pics

Coffee & Donuts

Johnmiserable failureKerry

[SAMWolf]

Standing At The Door



Standing at the door,
dog tags in hand.
About to tell
a loved one about
their loss.

Thinking of how
it could have been me.
Wondering how they
will react.

Reaching up
with heavy hand,
I knock on the door.

Waiting nervously,
I prepare myself
for what's to come.

Wishing anxiously
someone else had come.
Wanting desperately
not to have to
deliver such news.

He gave his life
for this country
that he loved.

Dying so suddenly
without warning.
He never got to say
"Goodbye, my love."

Sadly thinking
how to treat
the wounds
I'm sure to inflict.

Praying for peace
and getting only
a saddened heart.

The only tribute
I can give
is this poem.

His memory
will never fade
from my mind.

His lust
for life
never replaced.

His joy
in his family
and his friends,
never forgotten.

He will
live on
'till the end of time.

He is
one of us,
the unforgotten vet.

epoet

Johnmiserable failureKerry

[Conspiracy Guy]

I was both a Boy Scout and in the USAF SAC. I am always prepared.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Very true.

[Darksheare]

Backyard sans tree and storm tossed branches.
That was weird yesterday, we were supposed to get the same storm that hit you up north of me, but nothing happened.

I don't have to worry about the furniture attacking, do I?

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning everyone!
I thought it was about time I showed my face-gee I am late today.

[Soaring Feather]

Morning Darksheare!

The storm yesterday was heavy rain but no wind. I don't think you have to worry about flying trees or chairs!

[Colonel_Flagg]

Good morning, all! Happy Friday!

Doubt
Sarah Teasdale

My soul lives in my body's house,
And you have both the house and her --
But sometimes she is less your own
Than a wild, gay adventurer;
A restless and an eager wraith,
How can I tell what she will do --
Oh, I am sure of my body's faith,
But what if my soul broke faith with you?

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning Sam.

Thanks for coffee, donuts, tunes, and poetry.

[Colonel_Flagg]

Good morning, Star!

Wonderful Silverstein selection today! I like writing that kind of poetry whem my muse is working right. I haven't been around long enough to claim a "Best of Colonel" collection, but I did enjoy writing this one:

Sewer Trouble

I think that I shall never smell
An odor, rank as that which fell
Into my nostrils early on
A Saturday, my free time gone.

It wasn't like I had the chance
To do home things which would enhance
And clamor for attention then,
To shovel snow and clean my den.

Mop in hand, and bucket trailing
I trudged downstairs and started flailing
Soaking up and wringing out
And hoping nothing else would spout.

The sewer man arrived with glee
"A weekend callout", cackled he.
In no time flat, a motor whirring
Was snaking down, tree roots disturbing.

The glop that surfaced had a sheen
And earthy scent that made me green.
As I looked at my basement miter,
He said, "Let's make your wallet lighter."

One hundred thirty dollars passed
From hand to hand, and then at last
I turned back to the chore at hand
My trusty mop at my command.

The carpet, soaked, lay just beside
Darned near rolled up my dog inside
My daughter stomped into the puddle
She wore no shoes, another muddle.

But then at last, the job was done
My legs and back ache now as one
Kids can be cleaned and floors can dry
But sewer trouble makes me cry.

2/22/04

[SAMWolf]

Morning Colonel Flagg.

Good one from Sarah Teasdale this morning.

[SAMWolf]

You're welcome Feather. :-)

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Jacqui, thank you. Nice to see you.

[Soaring Feather]

Happy Friday to you Colonel. Nice you have brought Sarah with you today. :-)

[StarCMC]

LOL!! That's GREAT!!!

[Soaring Feather]

Morning Snippy!! Thanks for adding the workable link. I was working fast and furious to post the thread and thought the one I posted worked. Oh well. I forgot to add the Thread number too. oooops

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning, Good Humour Lady!!

Love the poems.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I wrote you a New Thread Poem.