Rat With Chunk Cheese Shoes

There once was an old man from Thomaston
Who said old rats like cheese like young rats, son
~~My favorite shoes sport rat~~
~~Who eats chunk cheese where he sat~~
Constant reminder of old man with pun


(About a year before my father died at age 96,
we went to a funeral and a lady of about 38 to 43 
years old escourted him from the family car to the 
cemetery..The farther they walked the more he
leaned into her..My husband said something to him
about it..He said old rats like cheese just like young
rats..I found a pair of pj with shoes with the rat and
cheese..Always a reminder of my father..)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 11/11/2011 8:53:00 PM
Many congrats Sara for this win.
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Date: 11/8/2011 11:00:00 PM
Congratulations on this contest and finally it 's so nice we could see the winners!! How interesting the little story you gave to go with it. I love when you do that with your poems.
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Date: 11/7/2011 10:27:00 PM
sara..CONGRATULATIONS ~ IN THE SHOE CONTEST... I THINK every title is aweome.. ;-) Have a wonderful NIGHT, GOD BLESS,..P.D.
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Date: 11/7/2011 8:59:00 AM
Congrats Sara on a terrific third place win in the Shoes contest my friend.. wonderful lines..luv..
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Date: 11/7/2011 8:29:00 AM
Congrats, Sara. Excellent piece. Interesting. Nice going. All the best. luv Ralph
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Date: 11/6/2011 10:36:00 PM
SARA~ SORRY ABOUT THE DELAY~ CONGRATULATIONS!~ in my shoe contest~LUV*SKAT
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Date: 2/6/2011 2:10:00 AM
i like the way the poem starts and so the way it ends
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Date: 2/5/2011 5:55:00 PM
Well done and a nice reminder of your Dad. Thanks so much for your kind support over this last while. My health has kept me from answering a lot of well wishers kind words. Good luck in the contest!!!. Love, Will
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Date: 2/5/2011 1:37:00 PM
good to see your fun memories out there sara, much enjoyed.
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Date: 2/5/2011 5:43:00 AM
Super sensational Sara and appreciate the footnote explanation my friend.. great entry for the new contest... good luck with luv..
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Date: 2/5/2011 4:04:00 AM
lol. What a memory! Mmmm... I think most men are the same underneath no matter what they say! Like how you put such huge image/story/event into few words and with a mix of emotions. Sorry it is now but a memory... Good luck for this contest!
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Date: 2/5/2011 2:50:00 AM
Guess no man is too old to appreciate "young cheese," Sara. Thanks for sharing the story behind the poem with us. I bet you loved your Dad a lot! Best wishes in the contest, my friend. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/5/2011 12:05:00 AM
Interesting story, dear Sara. Hope all is well with your family this weekend. Luv Andrea
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Date: 2/4/2011 11:13:00 PM
nice Sara, thanks for sharing.... good luck in the contest..,..p.d.
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Date: 2/4/2011 10:38:00 PM
what a fun and sentimental read,sara.. so delighted with your anecdote about your dad...winning wishes in the contest!!.. huggs, nette
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Date: 2/4/2011 7:56:00 PM
Such a beautiful memory so lovingly penned. All the very best.
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Date: 2/4/2011 5:50:00 PM
Very nice though funny - the nice recollection of your father's memories. The quote made me smile...
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Date: 2/4/2011 5:39:00 PM
Good entry Sara.
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