Be Patient (Multiple Haiku)

"brothers    it's Christmas
old people love Christmas too
hark the master's voice

one and all    hear me!
old people are beautiful!”
thus spake our preacher

“I want you to know
Jeeeezus loves all old people.”
says our fine shepherd

“if Jeeeeezus loves ‘em
then we have to be patient.”
shaking one finger

“in the grocery store
if you get goosed by a cart,”
the reverend smiles

“then    friends    by Jeeeezus
if you would go to heaven
turn the other cheek!”
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 1/12/2011 6:17:00 PM
Ps Was this for a contest last year? You wrote it right before I joined I think.
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Date: 1/12/2011 6:16:00 PM
oh, wow,I came right to your old Xmas poems!! ANd oh my goodness. This one is hilarious. Way to go, Daver. This is one you should repost for next Xmas!! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 4/26/2010 8:12:00 PM
FUN READ, ENJOYED IT
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Date: 1/3/2010 3:52:00 AM
Brilliantly funny multitude of Haiku's, Dave. Thanks you for making my day. Love, Lainie
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Date: 12/28/2009 12:17:00 PM
Love the message in this one. So fitting for the holiday season and worth more than reading. Thank you for your kind comment. Happy New Year! Karen
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Date: 12/27/2009 3:00:00 AM
Nice piece Daver, made me chuckle at the end >> James
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Date: 12/23/2009 5:48:00 PM
ha ha that last is really funny, Daver. This is an excellent multiple Haiku. Very well done in form and in content. Exemplary, Daver! Really enjoyed this one.-Robert
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Date: 12/22/2009 12:43:00 PM
Awesome multiple Haiku Daver. Oh yes patience is the virtue, that will brighten the apple's luster to the Maker's eye. Wisdom is justifiyed of her childern, and I am sure, she didn't pass you by, as attested by your age. I don't know how your fine poetry has escaped my attention. I guess we needed a formal introduction. I won't be a stranger from now on. Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 12/19/2009 10:27:00 AM
It isn't for no reason that the eldery is refered to as the golden age. They may not be as svelt as they used to be, they may not always hear you well or understand you well, but if you listen to their wisdom, your life will be enriched. Very nice poem, true and a great message. Indeed we should be patient with the elderly. Thanks for sharing and for your nice comments on my poem today. Love and blessings, caroline.
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Date: 12/18/2009 4:19:00 PM
Wonderful message for the holiday season--forwarded with creativity and flair. I really like the lighthearted way you pulled off something for the reader to think about. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and for your kind comment. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season! Karen
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Date: 12/18/2009 1:49:00 PM
Hi Daver, I love this poem! I love old folks, the stories they tell.We can learn so much from them because they have lived long through experience! Oh and have I heard some dusies!!! Hey, now, I'm starting to think those store need a drivers license, I mean it's not easy manuvering around those crowed isles. LOL! Thanks for a wonderful series of Haiku's Daver!! Thanks too for your wonderful comment! Happy Holidays! Love Light Patty
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Date: 12/18/2009 1:45:00 PM
almost funny IF I wasn't old GAH! Light & Love
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Date: 12/17/2009 2:17:00 PM
It's that time of the year when the stores are crowded and we get run into with those carts. Keep the magical and humorous pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commentig on my work. Sara
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Date: 12/17/2009 6:24:00 AM
Daver, you have made my day. Amazing warm hearted writing. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/16/2009 4:58:00 PM
This is really good Austin! I enjoyed it. Sooner or later we all go down that road-some sooner than later but we all go! Peace and love, Audrey
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Date: 12/16/2009 8:27:00 AM
Oh my goodness....how I love this delightful, and upbeat poem!! Sometimes, people who gripe and complain with impatience about the dawdling older person in line in front of them.....forget that one day they will be old...each one of us needs patience and understanding...no matter how young or how old!! A wonderful poem, Daver!!! Happy happy Holiday dear friend!!!!~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 12/16/2009 6:20:00 AM
Delightful verse, Daver! We should all be patient with people who have disabilities and the elderly, but sometimes we get that "I'm in a hurry" feeling. I'll make you a promise that if I ever do get "goosed" by one of their shopping carts, I will gladly offer the "other cheek." Witty and wonderful in your own unique style, my friend. Shared "Animal Court" with my friend Tom yesterday and he loved it!! Merry Christmas and holiday blessings. Love, Carolyn
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