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Its Howdy Doody Time

Sitting in the “Peanut Gallery” in the centre of Doodyville Clutching my Clarabell Clown Marionette , such a Thrill No tangled strings, on my gift from Mom and Dad Vacing Buffalo Bob says ”Please put on a show” my Heart Racing Tight in his right hand my Clarabell holds; the “Talking Horn” Clarabell”s form of speech : his seltzer bottle filled that Morn, Hanging from his waist. My Clarabell, Sprayed Clarabell’s Face I walk Clarabell back to the Gallery, Tears of joy upon my Face When I got Home my teacher said Bring Clarabell to School I put on a show, the teacher and the Children say “Harry, that was cool” Walking through the rubble, I scoop ashes from my bedroom floor I wonder : did his Horn go off ?, when the fire burst through the Door My Clarabell saw nine sunsets, ten times Clarabell saw the early morning SUN Do not shed any tears of Sorrow, Mom and Dad : Bought me another One Inspired by the Contest : " TOYLAND " Sponsored by Linda-Marie The " SweetHeart of POETRY SOUP " (and Me) Dedicated to Patricia and Thomas Vacing ~~ MOM and DAD ~~

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Date: 1/5/2011 4:59:00 AM
Congratulations HG on your win in the "Toyland" contest by Linda-Marie. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/4/2011 5:31:00 PM
Gee Whiz Harry, Clarabell..what a trip down memory lane. Congrats on your fine showing in the contest. You need to find time to write more..We need your poetry here on the soup...me too. BG
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Date: 1/4/2011 4:54:00 PM
This was one of my favorite shows as a kid. We had a black and white TV and I couldn't wait for "Hey Kids, What time is it?" Times were so much harder but so much better. Vince
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Date: 1/4/2011 4:54:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Linda, HG
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Date: 1/4/2011 4:36:00 AM
Hi . Congratulations on your result in the contest with this great piece. A thoroughly deserved success.
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Date: 1/3/2011 10:07:00 PM
This show was popular when I came into the world I think. I bet I would have loved the toys from that show. Congratulations, and I am glad you got another One! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 1/3/2011 6:38:00 PM
Oh My Gosh, I did have a tear, because our family home went to ashes also when I was a child, congratulations on your win in Linda's contest with this amazing poem~~
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Date: 1/3/2011 5:11:00 PM
Congrats HG my silent beau on your success in my Toyland contest... my winners list just posted tonight luv..."Sweetheart" forever and always..luv..
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Date: 12/31/2010 5:07:00 PM
sounds so sweet, save the tears. .nothing is lost forever. such a cute little story to listen to, whether it be real or not(: ~Always&Forever your spirit sister, Lynn
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Date: 12/28/2010 3:12:00 PM
Fantastic write you have penned for the contest along with a nice dedication to your parents. Good luck in the contest, HG
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