Eight Things 'Ate' For Debs

I'm sorry, Debs, to write this poem so late!
I needed time to think what to create!

I give you couplets now that number eight
with birthday thoughts I’ve mono-rhymed with “ate.”

I’ll tell you first that I appreciate
your poetry; I think that it is great!

With clever use of words you fascinate
and offer models all can emulate.

I also love the way that you relate
to people; different views you tolerate!

Respected by your peers, you gravitate
to truth and knowledge, and you educate.

You make an effort to facilitate
good dialogue, avoiding words of hate.

I’ll finish with some wishes. . . Hope you ate
an awesome cake and had a perfect date!

May Karma smile on you and satiate
your life with bliss so joy will be your fate!

And lastly, with this new year on your plate,
be glad, like me, you cannot procreate!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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October 2, 2012 at 1:48 PM
ANDREA, , Congratulations with your FUN LOVING POEM for Debbie's "It's MY Birthday " contest bash... had fun reading all her happy dandy winners. Always~ xox~ PD
Eastman Avatar
October 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Loved it! I was facinated by this one!
Poet Avatar
October 2, 2012 at 7:39 AM
Hey,CONGRATSS!!!
Ramage Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 10:05 PM
Great couplets, and a wonderful tribute to Debbie. Well done. Lee
Onclaud Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 10:43 AM
lol.. a fun read, andie..super congrats on your win!..:)
Gasun Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 9:24 AM
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN MY DEAR FRIEND ANDREA! HUGS:) Leonora
Brown Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 6:54 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea. Love, Carol
Crisci Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 5:58 AM
Congratulations, Andrea on your win with this up-lifting and creative Couplet. It is a beautiful dedication to a lovely lady we all love. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs, Andrew.
Mannan Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 11:00 PM
Many congrats Andrea for this win.
Liwayway Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 10:47 PM
GREAT POEM FRIEND ANDREA...I LIKE IT SO MUCH!! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BIG WIN!! (^_^) HUGS!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 2:06 PM
Congratulations Andy just love that last line xx
Grisetti Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Love that ending. terrific. me too.
Guzzi Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Thank Andie...a special write from you is always a gift! Thank you from the bottom of me heart. Light & Love
Babcock Avatar
September 28, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Cute poem how could she not love this poem you did for her. Excellent love phyl
Susan Avatar
September 24, 2012 at 11:04 AM
cute poem :) how could she not love it?
Horsman Avatar
September 24, 2012 at 7:44 AM
this is wonderful Andrea, so cool,
Johnson Avatar
September 24, 2012 at 3:58 AM
Pretty nice Andrea, I'm sure Deb's will love it. I think you did an awsome job with it. Mate!
Hosea Avatar
September 23, 2012 at 1:58 PM
I think this is awesome, and I'm sure Debs enjoyed it!
Austin Avatar
September 23, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Your use of rhyme I appreciate. Love, daver
Palmer Avatar
September 22, 2012 at 6:07 PM
lol lol Andrea this poem is great,I know Debs had a wonderful date,my wish of joy to always be her fate.....
Sweetheart Avatar
September 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM
OH ANDREA ALL WE COULD DO IS LAUGH .. AND US STANDING THERE WITH EVERYTHING PINK U COULD IMAGINE .. I HAVE HEARD THIS HAPPENS WITH WRONG GENDER BUT IMAGINE THE COMIC SCENE AMID THE JOY WHEN IT WAS ANNOUNCED .. TOO TOO FUNNY LUV ..
Horne Avatar
September 22, 2012 at 1:36 PM
lol, this will give Debs a chuckle. No worries about the contest, my friend : )
Goller Avatar
September 22, 2012 at 8:27 AM
that's a lovey Birthday wish for Debs ,thanks for sharing it, God bless you. Hugs!Erich
Horsman Avatar
September 22, 2012 at 4:19 AM
i'm sure this is worth the wait, deb will just love this... soup mail later....
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 22, 2012 at 12:22 AM
Wow, I don't know how you found time to post the Constanza contest, reply to everyone, and fit this poem in too. You are a marvel Andrea. I had to give a mostly set reply to everyone because after taking care of our little 6 months old teething granddaughter for 7 hours today, I am too exhausted to do more. I couldn't be more pleased with all the wonderful entries and I know my form is challenging and I appreciate each and everyone who tried it. Thank you, Andrea for using it for your contest.
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