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what is it today that I am reading all those poems that remind me of
my childhood. this poem is so charming
posted by
Tzippy
on August 4, 2010 at 12:33 PM
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Re: Interesting CORNCAKE
You know so many songs Bill I don't know how you go to work and deal with this, I keep thinking I must cut down on comments, perhaps it's a sign of insecurity
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 10:53 AM
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Shobana
Thank you Shobana, the trouble is your emanation is rather tantalizing. The second thing is I don't like to praise you too much because I know that you will write brilliantly in time, your poems constantly improve, but don't think I am an expert, I just write verse That is only my opinion, and I do like your work.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 10:50 AM
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Interesting CORNCAKE
ZThis reminds me of a country song by Tom T. Hall. It’s not from his point of view then (His now) but from the senior man sir. Excellent! BC-A, Bill’s RJLst
posted by
BC-A
on August 4, 2010 at 10:41 AM
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Re: Taps
Wicked really Taps. He was only a youngster, perhaps they didn't mean to keep him going so long, but once one gets past a point of no return.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 10:35 AM
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Don't ever stop writing poems!
Speaking of old people, did you hear about Japan's oldest man who was thought to be 111? Someone went to interview him about his longivity recently and the family wouldn't let them see him. As it turn out, he died thirty years ago and the family kept it a secret--dead body still in the house. People are strange.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 4, 2010 at 8:28 AM
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Corncrake
CC, you always write things that make me laugh and smile. Your poems are humorously told and brilliantly portrayed and I love reading all of them, so I am not sad ok ..just a little subdued. Thank you.
posted by
shobana
on August 4, 2010 at 1:15 AM
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Re: dsm
Thank you dsm one has to be resilient to make it over the top. I suppose the brain adapts to the ongoing experience one thinks one would hate it but that was yesteryear.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 12:48 AM
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Well spid I have to say that because I do cause offence at times not meaningly but words have different meanings to some people and what one would say to someone's face with a chuckle might seem outrageous on paper. I was talking a rather esteemed lady I gave her some plums one dropped on the floor, she was going to pick it up, I did it for her and tossed it away saying "you can't have that, germs.' She tried to hit me on the head with a small branch. Yes I enjoy reading what comes into your mind. I am always serious and I was not going to write long replies today, but only one to go.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 12:42 AM
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Re: ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS...YES I KNOW THAT IS A TV SHOW...
Yes alright Kabu but you won't trouble when you get to 99 just think you could write about Blogit 40 years ago . Thank you so much for calling
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 12:32 AM
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Thank you FS, It is the thing to keep one going if one is determined.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 12:27 AM
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Re: 103
I was just wondering why is he calling himself 103 memory lapse. Conkers slang for Horse Chestnuts. One old belief was if one keeps one in one's pocket rheumatics would not strike, I have known one or two old boys do this, but I think one of them was doing it for piles. Sadly all The Horse Chestnut tree around here are beginning to suffer from a
disease I hope it can be resolved or they will go the way of the Elm trees.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 12:26 AM
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Re: This really has the old time flavour
Thank you for your visit S.F.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 12:19 AM
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Re: CORNCRAKE
Hi Wiley I guess they were a welcome sight to the chaps who were coming back from action.
When we were conscripts the old radio was always belting out Vera Lynne Singing The white cliffs of Dover. Question Time perhaps I have not been able to do much else.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 12:16 AM
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Re: An interview with a lady of 103
Yes indeed csherloc and so sad when a healthy person loses this ability.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 12:12 AM
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Thank you Shobana, I used to see a lot of what I thought were old ladies sitting in their cottages wedding photo on the sideboard, I may have told you this I was only a boy but I tried to look at them to visualize how they used to be, they were chatting away to my Father at the time.I keep trying to write things that wont make you feel sad, but to no avail
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 12:09 AM
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Re: Simone
Thank you Simone, years ago an old lady said to me 'no body gives me a kiss these days, she looked at me and said 'unless this young man will?' I just remembered it and wished I had
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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Fascinating write CC... xoxoxo
posted by
Sinome
on August 3, 2010 at 8:35 PM
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Ladies at that age are just wonderful to talk to CC...they will have love stories that don't reach the print for sure. Great poem and thank you for the visit.
posted by
shobana
on August 3, 2010 at 7:59 PM
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An interview with a lady of 103
I am always fascinated when one of God's creations can converse intelligently up to and beyond the age 100, I think its close to miraculous.
posted by
csherloc
on August 3, 2010 at 7:32 PM
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CORNCRAKE
I never did see sunshine over those grey Cliffs of Dover, but I did see them a few times.LOL.How are you able to write such great poetry all the time anyway old chap?
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 3, 2010 at 6:50 PM
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This really has the old time flavour
posted by
Straightforward
on August 3, 2010 at 6:29 PM
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103
KI'll be there in 28 years, too - what say we interview each other then! Yeah, I'm old enough to remember
singing "There'll Be Blue Birds Over the White Cliffs of Dover" but...er... what are conkers?
posted by
2902
on August 3, 2010 at 5:33 PM
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Being active and having the right attitude are essential to living a long time. This lady has both. I like how she expects a visit next year!
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 3, 2010 at 5:05 PM
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ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS...YES I KNOW THAT IS A TV SHOW...
I NEVER MISSED AN EPISODE...SAW MYSELF IN IT SOMEWHAT...THE MOTHER I THINK......"ONLY ONE PERSON ISIDE OF YOU DARLING.....I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT TWO OR THREE"......LINES NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN...BUT WHAT WAS I WRITING ...OH YES THIS POEM .....TOP O' THE TREES, PERFECTLY WONDERFUL AND THE OLD SONGS WELL SOME I KNEW....PLEASE DON'T LET ME LIVE TO BE 103...I LOST A REALLY DEAR FRIEND LAST WEEK....I DON'T WANT TO OUT-LIVE EVERYONE THAT KNOWS.
posted by
Kabu
on August 3, 2010 at 4:28 PM
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humorous as always, well cc thank you for your visit, no offence taken. just to explain, my book of answers is fun because when i randomly open a page to read an answer i can make up the question to suit. It is like working backwards for a change...and then i just write what comes into my mind. its like a game and i enjoy playing...i sense a bit of seriousness in your comment. best regards, spid oh and of course your peom was intriguing
posted by
spiderfly
on August 3, 2010 at 2:50 PM
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CC, charming and filled with evil joy!
posted by
dsm_tchr
on August 3, 2010 at 11:58 AM
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