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Cousin Joey

Now theres a lot of Joeys in my family tree, but the one I used to hang out with was around the very same age as me, I enjoyed his company immensely because he was so funny, being the first poet in the entire family, saying things that didn't make a lot of sense, but I couldn't help but laugh nonetheless, hearing rhymes like, "cause I'm the boss of applesauce, understand, rubberband?," and "peanut butter and jelly, and a punch in the belly!" He probably learned his rhymes from my aunt playing the same tune over and over, which was "I'm a little teapot short and stout, here is my handle, here is my spout!" When I think of it the way he used to make faces and walk reminded me of a very young George Carlin in a way, walking around like he was mimicking someone who had a problem with his britches, always having us laugh at him and leaving us in stitches... Anyhow, sad to say do not hear from cousin Joey anymore, we both grew older I got married and moved away, but I'll always have fond memories of my cousin Joey and how we used to laugh and play.

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Date: 10/14/2016 12:56:00 PM
A very tender poem, Cheryl. Such is life. Your cous' seems like a real likable guy. You painted a nice portrait of him for us. Ty for sharing it w/us. Love you.
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Date: 5/30/2016 8:37:00 PM
Very sweet memories of your cousin my friend. I have a poem about one of my fave cousins too. I'll have to look it up and post it. Great job here. God Bless, JB
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 5/31/2016 7:01:00 AM
Thanks so much Judy, my cousin was certainly a character! Am looking forward to reading about your cousin in your poem! God Bless!:)

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