I'm telling you I'm red, man!
My body's overdone
From toes up to my head, man
From lying in the sun.
Those devil rays can make you pay
If one does not take heed
Now I'm a painful red, man
My body's fricacee'd!!!!
Now I am really red, man!
I thought I was alone
And didn't bother getting dressed
To run to get the phone
But Lorelei had just stopped by
And caught me in the nude.
My cheeks are really red, man
From what she saw protrude!!!
My face is burning red, man.
I'm ticked off to the max!
I'd fell a huge Sequoia
If I only had an ax!!
Found out too late that my last date
Had one time been a "he"!
I mean, I'm seeing red, man
This anger's blinding me.
Ain't easy being red, man.
That color's not my style.
When you're embarrassed, burned or pissed
It's hard to crack a smile.
Although I dread the thought of red
One fact will still hold true.
As long as I have you, gal
I'll never wind up blue.
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Written October 2nd, 2005
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Oh I really enjoyed this, especially the part about being red from the sun. Happens around here A LOT!! But the last 2 lines were so cute, and very clever
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like this one?
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Amazing
That was a really really amazing poem. Like, really.
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I know I once turned very red, caused by someone with beautiful shiny eyes and a gorgeous body. To tell you the truth, turning red now, remembering
You always manage to bring a smile to my face Deer.
Thanks for your lovely humor.
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You better be glad. That huge GRIN took a loong time to fix! lol!
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aberenaith....LOLOL! Nobody grins like you do! Glad I could make you smile....
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Thank you daedel! I'm a lucky man to have you for a fan....I appreciate you
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hey hun, Its good to see you writing again. And I really like this one. When I clicked on the page..i thought WOW..the color was unexpected...but we have to expect the unexpected with you
And I hope you never turn blue...
I love ya my friend,
Tammy
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this is great! i'm a huge fan of your rhythm, content, and style. write on! i'm lovin' it! -
me thinks mayhaps thought
seeing where from "blue"
an ideal suggest
continue then a blue
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<- this won't do, so
GGGGG...RRRR.....IIIIIIIII...NN.....N...!!!
G...............R...RR.......II......N.N....N...!!!
G...GGG...RRR..........II......N..N...N...!!!
G.........G...R....R.........II......N...N..N...!!!
GGGGG...R......R.....IIIIIIIIII..N.....NN...O
I really liked this. It was very smooth and waay funny. A good, good light-hearted write.
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Thank you, heygoo! ...and my best to your imaginary friends, also
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Ah, Renee, your words always make me smile. I'm glad you got a little kick out of it and if YOU'RE glad he discovered the "he", just imagine how HE felt!
Always a big pleasure to see you, kind lady. Be well...
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This is perfect! Your style makes me smile always. I have been all these reds except sunburned. I have been called "redbone" a few times in my life and man I don't like that at all. LOL This is sensational, it flows like a wonderful waterfall that drenches me with a grin. I loved this my friend. Clever indeed. Um---glad he discovered the "he"! LOL
Much Love,
Renee
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Very very clever. This so funny I laughed out loud. The rhyming is very well done and the situations are all fabulously funny.
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I thnk you for the compliment, NurseChilly, and I find what you do very admirable indeed....best to you.
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Glad you enjoyed it, sir...and I thought your comment about having 4 children who are older than you most of the time was priceless! Have a great day
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Totally hysterical
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Well done, this was a fun and enjoyable piece. You carried off the ryhming scheme well, and it flowed naturally. Good job.
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Well it was amusing, I'm just not a huge fan of rhyming, but I appreciate it when done well.. so yeah..
pretty funny, raised a smile
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Thank you, Mystical-Gardenia! I agree - laughter is the best we can give (with the exception of the laughter I gave my ex-wife every time I got undressed!!
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forsakentears...what's REALLY bad is when you blush while you're sunburned, like your bikini top falls off or something!
Thanks for enjoying
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Captivating two thumbs up... brava well done!
Thank you for the smiles and laughter... not laughing at you with you We need more humor in life... truly the best medicine Brava Two thumbs up wishing you and yours much success in all of your endeavors!
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klassy lassy told me to read this poem, and I'm glad I did! This really made me laugh, it's the best humour poem I have read in quite a while....And I know how the sunburn feels
and of course, the blushing! Great job on this. Keep on writing
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~Lana
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bluuz girl....it's a compliment getting kind words from a girl of a different color May no one everf give you the blues
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grannyeri, humor is always good and the world could use more of it. Thank you for finding some here
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thank you, mtgranola..coming up with the unexpected is always a fun thing to do. I'm glad you liked it
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Thank you, Emerald lady Yes, a piece that speaks to all has some value. Thank you for finding a little in mine!
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Thank you, Blu. To fell a tree is to chop it down. Glad you got a little enjoyment out of it
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Thank you, Nimbus. Naughtyness and playful works for me Thanks for replying.....
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I'd fell a huge Sequoia
If I only had an ax!!
fill? i dont know.
nicely done. very enjoyable. very creative. all around a great job. was worth the read. enjoyed.
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my thanks, sir alymere...glad i could start your day off well
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See what I mean? It ain't easy being red!!! Thank you, miss
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Very cute, Mike! Well done! But man, this red background hurts the eyes
~G
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a wonderful poetic reply, lassy...good to see you again!!!
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Thank you, Tyr and best to you
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Amazing perspective,Wow!This definitely brought a smile to my face. Very funny and very true.Every line well written, I also read it as a metaphor.
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Fricacees are just not fun
I've been there once or twice
blistered till my eyes closed
paid old Sol a heavy price
Other times twas not the sun
when my cheeks were flaming red
my composure just came all undone
from something some guy said
But still I like the color red
For all that it's abused
Cause blushing cheeks sure set off
those sparkling baby blues!
You are so cute! loved this!
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Coooool
lol that was funny. i liked the colour theme and this was the first poem i read when i logged on so, it was a good start for the day. i liked the ending. very nice. i think i shall read some more of your poetry whenever i have the time, but not now, because i have theins to do and people to see
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Now Touchof1der doesn't scratch and she doesn't chew,and doesn't hang out with the girls who do.Red is such a violet color.This was cute! I loved it!~~Suseann
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and red is preferably to blue ! .... its always interesting to note the perspective of the viewer/reader ..... lovely when that happens ... that a piece speaks to all, no matter who/what/why .... nicely done >>>EM
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I liked that naughtyness and playful tone, a very well thoughtout post, a nice way to say it all...good job!
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This is really good. I really liked the color theme.
Thanks for not giving me the blues
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Nice to get a good laugh once in a while - humour is good after all. Liked the flow and meter of this poem.
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Thank you, Man of Harlech. The term "red man" was not used, nor was any reference made to Indians. Surely one wouldn't be so sensitive as to string words or sounds together to feel offense, otherwise we couldn't say "Where did the day go?" without offending Italians I appreciate your reply.....
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LOL - this was great!
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The theme carried the poem well and the self depracating humor was helpful. I think that one would be very sensitive about using the term "red man" out of respect for those who still cringe at the stereotypes that it calls to mind. I am one of those who cringe.
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this is great, totally not what i was expecting...absolutely well written, and it flows very well! thank you for sharing it with us!
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Touch, one day you are going to have to learn to get away from your reserved responses to poems and let yourself let loose a little (I'll bet you even chew Big Red!!)
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Well, your comment certainly leaves me in the pink, Scimitar!!!
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See that? I can't even spell after the spell your words put me in.
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Now I am seeing red too man. That;s just a bummer, to upset a man and make him red, man. I hope you get over being so red, man because if you don't I would be feeling sooo blue for you, man. I get called red too, man. But that's just because of me red hair, man. I guess seeing red, man is a lot better than being a yelled bellied, toe sucking lizard man. Pants Okay... I am outta here because I think my marbles fell out and are now rolling a over the floor. Look what you do to me! Great job Hun.
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Your redness is so red, man, such red as red can be red, man! When I red this I knew that if it wasn't for your gal, you'd be nothing but red, man! Glad I red the blue, man, your blue is so true!
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I confess, Apparition, that's the first time I've EVER used that word in a poem Thank you for the smile and enjoy those toasted buns
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Anyone who can incorporate the word "fricaceed" into a poem has my utmost respect. This was funny, funny, funny. Like those buns toasted.
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Well, it would certainly lead to some very tender moments! thanks for enjoying, catz....always a pleasure to see you
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cute, Michael.... and I guess I can't think of any positive circumstances for being red, either.
Seems like being baked all over would considerably interfere with your love life, too.....ouch
A funny, funny poem, and nice to read after a long day
Dee
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