Peeing At Night
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Posted:Feb 1, 2009 9:25 pm
Last Updated:Feb 3, 2009 9:43 pm 2323 Views
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Pic by mattsis1
There was once a very old feller
Who excitedly told his pastor
That when he pees at night
God switches on the light!!!
He peed in the refrigerator
Lee
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The Race Is Over
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Posted:Jan 31, 2009 11:42 pm
Last Updated:Mar 18, 2009 10:46 pm 2896 Views
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the race is over
the baton has been passed on
it is now twilight
Pic by njtorregoza
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Winter Fun
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Posted:Jan 16, 2009 10:33 pm
Last Updated:Jan 19, 2009 5:57 am 2854 Views
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hunched motionlessly
over a hole
ice fishing
Photo by Whistler_08
Lee
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Winter Red
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Posted:Jan 16, 2009 4:54 am
Last Updated:Jan 18, 2009 7:26 am 2640 Views
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Pic by evil_bunny_pica
frosty reddish orbs
dangling bare out in the cold
apples in winter
Lee
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Missing You
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Posted:Jan 7, 2009 6:58 am
Last Updated:Jan 14, 2009 6:50 am 2605 Views
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I gaze upon the twilight of the dawn
That holds me warmly in a tight embrace
Just like you, the thick white mists of the morn
Softly caress and lightly kiss my face
I gaze upon the flowers in the trees
A mass of colour as they gently sway
Daintily to the rhythm of the breeze
Enthralling me, the way you do always
I gaze upon the grey clouds in the sky
As they threaten to unleash the fierce rain
It's not for me to know the reason why
Without you, there are only tears and pain
I gaze upon the image of your smile
It makes me happy, at least for awhile
Lee
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As Snow Angels Sleep
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Posted:Dec 31, 2008 8:49 am
Last Updated:Jan 2, 2009 5:48 am 2335 Views
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Photo by 32508
as snow angels sleep
waters flow beneath thin crusts
chilled crocuses wait
watchful snowmen keep vigil
anticipation of spring
Lee
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Awaiting Spring
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Posted:Dec 25, 2008 1:41 am
Last Updated:Dec 31, 2008 9:38 pm 2294 Views
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Photo by becrawford_2007
lying in wait
beneath white cover
crocuses
Lee
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The Letters
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Posted:Dec 23, 2008 12:52 am
Last Updated:Jan 6, 2009 10:47 pm 2549 Views
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Note:
In the 1900s, China was in turmoil and many young men were forced to leave for far-away lands to work in mines, rubber estates, the docks, etc to earn money to send to their loved ones back home. Many of them never returned.
On a cold wintry evening at sunset
On a bench next to a tree at the beach
Gazing forlornly at the sea, she sat
All alone in her world, beyond our reach
On her lap, a box made of mahogany
It's old and battered but she paid no heed
Taking out the letters so tenderly
In the fading light she began to read ........
They had met each other when they were eighteen
Fell in love and vowed that it will never end
But due to circumstances, unforeseen
He had to sail to a far-away land
Pledging his love, he begged her to wait
He'll make her his wife he promised, one day
With tears in her eyes, a sad goodbye she bade
Waving on the pier as the ship sailed away
One after another the letters came
Declaring his undying love as always
They made her happy as she felt the same
Awaiting his return she counted the days
Summer turned into autumn, the years flew by
Winter into spring then it was summer again
Forty years have passed since they said goodbye
Forty years of waiting, tears and pain
A bundle of old yellowing letters
Inside a box in a drawer, she kept
At night, alone, when it is quieter
One by one the letters were read and reread
Eyes brimming with tears she let out a sigh
As a tear run down her cheek so pale
Separated lovers would understand why
Night after night she read without fail
Then one day, the letters stopped abruptly
Day after day, there was nothing in the mail
She waited for the postman, frantically
Hoping for a letter but to no avail
Early yesterday morning a letter came
Putting an end to months of anxious waiting
"It must be from him", she happily exclaimed
It was from his to say he's dying ........
On a cold wintry evening, at sunset
She saw him leaving for "that far-away land"
She waved farewell, whispered, "I'll never forget"
His aged photo tightly clutched in her hand
Lee
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Snow
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Posted:Dec 20, 2008 6:49 am
Last Updated:Jan 10, 2009 6:11 am 2389 Views
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Photo by lydiajuliane
soft white tender bed
where cold angels soundly sleep
- the land in winter
Lee
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Someone has taken away my sense of humour
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Posted:Dec 16, 2008 9:09 pm
Last Updated:Dec 26, 2008 8:35 am 2659 Views
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Having lost so many friends and relatives, I am acutely aware of my own mortality. As such, I have decided to wake up every morning with a smile on my face, thankful that I have another day and determined to make it a happy one.
Lately, however, the smile is gone; someone has taken away my sense of humour and, as you are all aware, without it, one cannot be happy.
Now, who can that be?
Can it be the missus? Has she taken it away in retaliation because I do not enjoy the shopping trips as much as she does? How can I be happy and cheerful when I have to be on my feet for hours on end with only the shopping bags as my companions?
Or, is it my daughters? They have recently fought over a compact disc and are now engaged in a "cold" war. Unfortunately, I have to remain silent and wait for the war to end because I cannot be perceived to be on either side; that would only aggravate the situation.
Maybe, it is my (he is the eldest). He seems a bit preoccupied of late. It could be because of his impending move to France. My and I are pretty close now compared to when he was younger.
I suppose it is my fault but, unlike others, I am not born to be a father; I have to learn to be one. Furthermore, I was only 27 when he was born and, as I am one of those who grow old faster than they grow up, I was practically a then.
Some of you may not know this but a sense of humour is priceless at my age. So will whoever has taken it away return it to me as soon as possible, please?
Lee
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