"Life is the dancer and you are the dance."
— Eckhart Tolle

Saturday, September 25, 2010

I am not so whimsy writer’s island #22 whimsy

Pretty girls with pink ribbons and curls
Grow up to be women
Tough little boys with army truck toys
Grow up to be men
Puppies say please, while scratching their fleas
Grow up to be dogs
Play ring around the rosey, it’s a pocket full of posey
Hopscotch in the park, hide 'n' seek in the dark
At the edge of the yellowbrick road, tell me do you see a toad
If you do, give him a kiss
Posted by flaubert at 4:59 PM

21 comments:

  1. anthonynorthSeptember 25, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Beautifully whimsical :-)

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  2. flaubertSeptember 25, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Thanks Anthony, I appreciate that!
    Pamela

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  3. MarySeptember 25, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    This is definitely filled with whimsy, Pamela. Hmm, I hope the toad turns into something good if I kiss him. LOL.

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  4. flaubertSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Mary, I felt so lame writing this piece.
    It just does not seem right to me. Thanks!
    Pamela

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  5. Amanda MooreSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    very whimsical I love this "At the edge of the yellowbrick road, tell me do you see a toad
    If you do, give him a kiss" Terribly cute!

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  6. flaubertSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    How sweet of you Amanda!
    Pamela

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  7. Diane TSeptember 25, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Sassy and pert. How I love this poem, it sounds like kids playing!

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  8. flaubertSeptember 25, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Could be Diane!
    Pamela

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    You say you felt lame writing this, but that's what we have to do - force ourselves out of the mould - to make any progress as poets. Your poem is of the kind to make a gaggle of children giggle.

    Where can I find a toad?
    I’m in need of a handsome prince.
    But how do I kiss the toad
    when I find it?
    I can’t even touch my toes.

    ViV

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    Cracking last line; unexpected.

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  11. flaubertSeptember 26, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Viv I totally agree and thanks for the nudge.
    I like the toad poem.
    Pamela

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  12. flaubertSeptember 26, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Thanks Tilly. Seems, I surprised myself writing it.
    Pamela

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  13. WeaselSeptember 26, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    Absolutely whimsical! =)

    -Weasel

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    pink ribbons and curls are a bit yucky, but toads...I believe toads are whimsical. yes.

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  15. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallSeptember 26, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    love the way your words play.
    amazing job.

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  16. ElizabethSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    Pamela, never criticize yourself for trying, pat yourself on the back, because so many wouldn't even think of it. I like your whimsy and the last line is terrific.

    Elizabeth

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  17. flaubertSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    I suppose you are right wysfool!
    Pamela

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  18. flaubertSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Thanks Jingle!
    Pamela

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  19. flaubertSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Elizabeth thanks and I had some difficulty writing this!
    Pamela

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  20. Cassiopeia RisesSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    For someone who is not a whimsical writer, this is very good.


    Melanie

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  21. flaubertSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Thanks Melanie! This was difficult for me.
    Pamela

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