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Rising Early From My Bed, Close To Noon

A Tribute To Frank L. Stanton's - Lazy Chap Rising Early From My Bed, Close To Noon I lay about and often just wonder why others do not rest in the by and by Any lazy day finds me right in tune This lazy day sings this month of June Rising early from my bed, close to noon stagger into the kitchen none too soon Eat a full plate of eggs and fried bacon so true, I am a lazy man never fakin' Afternoon resting under my favorite tree I never bother work, work never bothers me About supper time I wander back inside if I am late to eat, wife will tan my hide The meal finished, I turn on big screen set easy day flowed so well but not done yet A few beers the wife faithfully brings me sets my sails and fills my soul with glee Late night news tells me its time for bed to lay me down and rest this weary head Another day will come about ever so soon I best be ready for that early rise at noon! Robert J. Lindley, 02 09-2015 note: Frank L. Stanton my favorite poet, a simple man that wrote beautiful and simple poetry. I have now started to write a few tributes to his great poetry. My friend Peter Duggan's poem inspired me to pay homage to my favorite poet before I pass on. Thank you Peter!

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Date: 4/3/2015 10:36:00 AM
Hey Robert> This just sounds idyllic to me, we all need to charge our batteries, once in a while and forget about rushing around. Enjoyed this piece tranquil piece very much. Power to your pen my friend.
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Date: 2/12/2015 12:15:00 AM
Well, this sounds like heaven on earth to me. I love those slow moving, lazy days and I enjoyed your poem just as much. A wonderful piece, Robert!... I am not familiar with Frank L. Stanton, but I do like simple and beautiful poetry. I will have to look him up and give his work a read!
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Date: 2/12/2015 7:51:00 AM
Thank you my friend. Any lazy day afishin' sho' beats any day aworkin'.. When too lazy to even fish, sleeping under a favorite shade tree will do. lol Frank L. Stanton wrote so many wonderful poems, this tribute is to the one title---Lazy Chap. Stanton was both highly and widely acclaimed back in his day. I hope you do get the time to read him...
Date: 2/11/2015 6:00:00 PM
you uplift the spirit with this fine piece, Robert... great work!.. huggs
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/11/2015 7:57:00 PM
Thank you my friend. I had hoped to be uplifting with this piece. Stanton had that philosophy about poetry, that it should serve to inspire, uplift , teach and bring delight to all that read it..
Date: 2/10/2015 7:24:00 PM
So nice to read your verse this evening. One must enjoy the small-BIG things in life yes?Light & Love
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Date: 2/11/2015 7:49:00 PM
Yes.. Happiness is in the mind of the holder.. Simple pleasures sometimes are the greatest treasure...
Date: 2/10/2015 5:08:00 PM
I like your talent Robert...a delicious pleasure ! Peter
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Date: 2/11/2015 7:48:00 PM
Thank you Peter. I have seen your work and found it to be unique and very good!
Date: 2/10/2015 7:44:00 AM
Wonderful tribute. I don't know Stanton's poetry but I will have to check it out.
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Date: 2/11/2015 7:47:00 PM
Yes, I hope you do check out the art of that great poet. I've found his poetry remarkable and very, very inspiring myself.
Date: 2/10/2015 4:41:00 AM
Wonderful write Robert! I love being lazy,, its so freshening,, try it out my friend!
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Date: 2/11/2015 7:45:00 PM
A lazy day resting or fishing sure beats a hard day working, eh?? I do try it out often now!
Date: 2/10/2015 1:02:00 AM
Golly gosh Robert... I feel embarrassed. You've been reading my mail. Not really, I like to be up and about, but your poem is a classic mate with a few telling lines that had me grinning. Thank you Robert - Lindsay
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Date: 2/11/2015 7:44:00 PM
Thanks for commenting. We lazy folks got ta stick together, eh? lol

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