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This one's for girl friends --
| Sun, 08-17-2003 - 2:00pm |
THIS ONE'S FOR GIRLFRIENDS
> >> > >
> >> > > I have a new delightful friend,
> >> > > I am most in awe of her.
> >> > > When we first met I was impressed,
> >> > > By her bizarre behavior.
> >> > >
> >> > > That day I had a date with friends,
> >> > > We met to have some lunch.
> >> > > Mae had come along with them,
> >> > > All in all . . . a pleasant bunch.
> >> > >
> >> > > When the menus were presented,
> >> > > We ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups.
> >> > > Except for Mae who circumvented,
> >> > > And said, Ice Cream, please: two scoops.
> >> > >
> >> > > I was not sure my ears heard right,
> >> > > And the others were aghast.
> >> > > Along with heated apple pie,
> >> > > Mae added, completely unabashed.....
> >> > >
> >> > > We tried to act quite nonchalant,
> >> > > As if people did this all the time.
> >> > > But when our orders were brought out,
> >> > > I did not enjoy mine.
> >> > >
> >> > > I could not take my eyes off Mae,
> >> > > As her pie a-la-mode went down.....
> >> > > The other ladies showed dismay,
> >> > > They ate their lunches silently, and frowned.
> >> > >
> >> > > Well, the next time I went out to eat,
> >> > > I called and invited Mae.
> >> > > My lunch contained white tuna meat,
> >> > > She ordered a parfait.
> >> > >
> >> > > I smiled when her dish I viewed,
> >> > > And she asked if she amused me.
> >> > > I answered, Yes, you do,
> >> > > But also you confuse me.
> >> > >
> >> > > How come you order rich desserts,
> >> > > When I feel I must be sensible?
> >> > > She laughed and said, with wanton mirth,
> >> > > I am tasting all that's possible.
> >> > >
> >> > > I try to eat the food I need,
> >> > > And do the things I should.
> >> > > But life's so short, my friend, indeed,
> >> > > I hate missing out on something good.
> >> > >
> >> > > This year I realized how old I was,
> >> > > She grinned, I've not been this old before.
> >> > > So, before I die, I've got to try,
> >> > > Those things for years I had ignored.
> >> > >
> >> > > I've not smelled all the flowers yet,
> >> > > There's too many books I have not read.
> >> > > There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down
> >> > > And kites to be flown overhead.
> >> > >
> >> > > There are many malls I have not shopped,
> >> > > I've not laughed at all the jokes.
> >> > > I've missed a lot of Broadway Hits,
> >> > > And potato chips and cokes.
> >> > >
> >> > > I want to wade again in water,
> >> > > And feel ocean spray upon my face.
> >> > > Sit in a country church once more,
> >> > > And thank God for His grace.
> >> > >
> >> > > I want peanut butter every day,
> >> > > Spread on my morning toast.
> >> > > I want un-timed long-distance calls,
> >> > > To the folks I love the most.
> >> > >
> >> > > I've not cried at all the movies yet,
> >> > > Nor walked in the morning rain.
> >> > > I need to feel wind in my hair,
> >> > > I want to fall in love again.
> >> > >
> >> > > So, if I choose to have dessert,
> >> > > Instead of having dinner.
> >> > > Then should I die before nightfall,
> >> > > I'd say I died a winner.
> >> > >
> >> > > Because I missed out on nothing,
> >> > > I filled my heart's desire.
> >> > > I had that final chocolate mousse,
> >> > > Before my life expired.
> >> > >
> >> > > With that, I called the waitress over,
> >> > > I've changed my mind, it seems.
> >> > > I said, I want what she is having,
> >> > > Only add some more whipped-cream!
> >> > >
> >> > > Here is a little something for you all!
> >> > > We need an annual Girlfriends Day!
> >> > >
> >> > > If you get this twice, then you have more than one girlfriend. Be
> >happy.
> >> > >
> >> > > PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL OF YOUR GIRLFRIENDS.
> >> > >
> >> > > "Be mindful that happiness is not based on possessions, power, or
> >> > prestige,
> >> > > but on relationships with people you love and respect."
> >> > >
> >> > > Money talks. Chocolate sings
I hope someone can recite this about me one day. I think I've got the ice cream part down pat already. ;-)
Rhonda

Miss P
Hugs,
Kat
Hugs,
Rhonda
~~Rhonda~~
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