Drilling For Oil

I have been busy today,
digging in the yard,
looking for oil, I say.
Deeper, and deeper,
one mile, and counting,
wow, my head is ponding.
Everyone must do their part,
so here I am,
getting an early start.
I wonder how far,
this driller can go,
fifty bucks an hour,
I wish this thing
would blow.
My neighbors are looking,
oh, here they come,
nosey, nosey,
did you say, I'm dumb?

I feel silly tonight....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 7/16/2008 1:52:00 PM
this was a very funny poem, it brought a smile as i read it. with the gas prices the way they are, it's a wonder were all not digging for oil, but of course it takes more than just fo find oil,but that would be a start. but really enjoyed reading your poem. and thank you for reading my pome Streams of Broken Hearts and for you kind comment
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Date: 7/16/2008 5:02:00 AM
Silly? No, this actually says alot about us all as individuals and how at times we must stray from a pack, but yet remain in sight. OK well that's my interpretation anyway LOL Excellent write, I liked this one alot! Michael
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Date: 7/16/2008 3:42:00 AM
HA! No, not crazy, If I had an oil rig in my yard, you better believe I'd be using it in these here green mts! It is just the right thing to do!!! Well said, as always, Kristin
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Date: 7/15/2008 9:09:00 PM
Actually Christy I see amazing Intelligence with wonderful talent as yes in deed we all as americans should be digging in our own back yards to end our dependence on other countries for our purposes while making them rich in the process. Excellent Poem Dear Lady... MPK
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Date: 7/15/2008 7:24:00 PM
Hi Christy - I loved your poem - I'm getting ready to order some copies of my book for other members that way there will be no retail mark-up - My e-mail is antoinette2332@sbcglobal.net if your interested let me know - blessings always
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Date: 7/15/2008 7:16:00 PM
Christy, that was my occupation for nearly thirty years, I miss it dearly. But it took it's toll on my old body so here I sit. You sure stirred up a lot of memories, God Bless, Ron
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