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Parasite

. With apologies to Elton John!! Inspired by his wonderful song..."Sacrifice" - Parasite - It's a human scourge When lice move in When they grab their little fingers And misery begins Into your bedroom Crawling into your hair Creatures come a'calling And they snuggle in there Itch itch starts Scratching done by you Those nasty critters, baby Will cling to you It seems that you've got lice Just a simple bug Those thugs are living In your bed and your rug But it's a parasite Small parasite It's a parasite that's all Degrading embarrassment After the fact Sensitivity builds allergies From the 'lousy' attack "Rid" the humilation Those nits you'll spurn! No more to damn you When medicine burns!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Written For John Heck's contest..."Dear John"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 2/22/2011 7:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Carrie in John Heck's contest "Dear John". Love, Carol
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Date: 1/30/2011 7:58:00 PM
haha, What an interesting topic to do the lyrics to. Another one I missed on the Elton John series! SOme other poet did a poem recently on lice too!! Congratulations, Carrie. I enjoyed this one.
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Date: 1/30/2011 5:24:00 PM
totlaly irreverant YOU GO GAL! ;) I can see now mine was way to smalsie? overly sweet? You pegged it hon Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
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Date: 1/30/2011 12:08:00 PM
Wow, this is awesome, Carrie! Congratulations on your big win in John's contest, dear. And thanks again for supporting the taxing times contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/30/2011 11:37:00 AM
Congrats Carrie on your wonderful win in the Dear John contest with this fabulous write and entry ..enjoy with luv..
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Date: 1/30/2011 8:31:00 AM
This sure is a different take on "Sacrifice" Carrie. Many congrats on your fine win in John's contest. Have a lovely Sunday....:)
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Date: 1/30/2011 8:27:00 AM
lol Carrie, this is hilarious, congratulations on your great win with this witty one, no apologies needed I reckon ;) love Wilma
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Date: 1/30/2011 7:03:00 AM
LOL! Hi Carrie - I laughed really hard reading this one. I love this beautiful song so much and you turned it into a rip-roaring comedy-fest. Brilliant! Congratulations on your BIG WIN in John Heck's contest. Best wishes, Kory
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Date: 1/9/2011 6:24:00 PM
You have what appears to be a strong contender for the contest. I keep myself and my environment clean as possible so I won't have to worry about those little buggers.
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Date: 1/1/2011 11:55:00 AM
I haven't tried this one as it is probably beyond my ability and I don't know the melody (if there is one), but you probably do and the lyrics are hilarious. Good luck, Love, Joyce
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Date: 12/31/2010 6:47:00 PM
Green nuts .....Hmmmmmmm!!! Yummmmm!!! Thanks for the wish of green walnuts. Happy,Happy 2011!!! Love, Iolanda
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Date: 12/31/2010 6:31:00 PM
extraordinary, carrie... you changed the whole perspective on this one! much winning luck in the contest.. happy new year!! huggs, nette
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Date: 12/31/2010 6:06:00 PM
Carrie, Hope you are enjoying the new year. May you be blessed with a wonderful & joyful New Year! Take care*Luv~SKAT
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Date: 12/31/2010 5:43:00 PM
Very nice tribute you have paid to Elton by this wonderful write, Carrie
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Date: 12/31/2010 4:46:00 PM
Hi Carrie, Lice are quite the nuisance indeed. I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year full of blessings, mj
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