Have Another Smile...
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Have another smile...and stay for awhile...
Hang out on my front porch with me...and enjoy the outdoors in style!
Sit back in the ol' rocking chair...and ease your mind...perhaps even...lose a care...
Take off your cap and enjoy the breeze...blowing through what's left of your thinning hair.
It's Ok...Ol' Timer...you have surely worked your share...
So...Sit back awhile in the ol' rocking chair...right there.
There's plenty of work left for us both...we will never catch up...
Shoot...I think I'll even splurge for another round of coffee for your cup.
We've been way to busy workin'...and forgot we had many good stories to tell...
Both of us have put in extra hours...if "taking a break" is a problem...that's "Too Bad, Oh Well !?"
Taking it easy for once...has been on my List of things "To Do"...
What's more...I got a few good tales to tell...and maybe a joke or two.
So...pull up a chair, my friend...Life's too short to run in this rat race...
We'll be pushin' up daisies here...real soon...if we both don't slow our pace.
I want to laugh and talk with you...'Cause...It sure has been awhile...
Most folks I tell my ol' jokes to...won't even grant me one thin smile!
So...Sit a spell...and loosen the load...for an hour or two...
Don't worry about what's got'ta get done...I'm sure it will be there waitin' on you!
I've got a new "Fisherman's Tale" to share...about the one...that got away...
Did I tell you about my ol' tractor...finally got it painted Bright Red...'stead of that Primer Gray.
What about that crazy painter...you know...C.C. over at Ol' Ralwus Place...?
Have you read the latest Redneck Tale...I see Gus...still has a grin on his face ?
What about that Wise Ol' Leatherneck...Maven...You heard from him...in awhile?
Turns out...behind tantrum's big ol' eye..sits a very imaginitive lady...with a nice big smile.
And what of that BC guy...I hear he's got himself another profile and avatar...
It's kind of fun...keeping up with these folks...even though some live..."God Knows-How Far ?"
Then there's Ms. AEvans...picking out a personalized license plate for her new car...
And you got "A Texan"...still stating things...juz' as they are..
Advisor4qb, Laura du Toit, and Crazdwriter...been staying busy...doing the writing thing...
Myownworld, Justine76, and PrettyDarkHorse...were inviting folks to dinner...but I didn't know what to bring!
Then you got bloodnlatex...poor dude...Did you see what happened to his eye...?
Poetlorraine is back again...kinda' glad 'cause most of us...never did say "Bye!"
Haven't heard from Disturbia, Beth 100 or Candy V...at all much...lately...
Has anyone talked to that "Whiskey Chick"...you know...Frieda Babbley.
Dohn121, EagleKiwi, Princessa, and Flightkeeper...I've only talked to...juz' a little bit...
Sorry to see redneckwoman...had to leave us...and for her reasons...she had to quit.
Well...we could talk for hours...about those crazy writers on Hub Pages...it seems...
Cris A is alright after seven meters of misery; Daniel Carter's been interpreting dreams.
Folks been coming and going...and putting out some really great Hubs...
Except that Kooky Ol' MPM...he keeps writing poems about Hubber's Snubs !?
Am I dead, yet...is still part of the living; "I Am...You are"...by I*n*v*i*c*t*u*s...read real well...
Wesleycox has learned the fine art of poetry..and having fun with it...from what I can tell.
Dang...the time sure flies right by...the moment you sit down...and take a break...
If I forget to mention a few more Hubbers or two...please excuse me...my mistake!
Well...I guess it's time to get back to it...it's been fun...but there's things to do...
BTW...Did you see where lyricsingray...wrote a Hub about her "Mighty Mom" interview.
You're sure welcome back later on for dinner...I hear judydianne is bringing by some food...
You won't want to miss out on that, my friend...I hear tell...she cooks mighty good!
So...Come on back a little later...us farmboys...got more we can rap about..and flap our jaw...
I believe this here Hub Pages...is about the best dang Website on the Internet...that I ever saw!
YA'LL COME NOW...YA' HEAR...
Thanks for Staying Awhile...Come On Back Later and Have Another Smile...
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MPM - Sure do thank you. I'll have the middle rocker, if you don't mind. (Need to keep an eye on the rest of us crazies! ) ;-)))
Hey manly ! Always such nice pics !! Is that were you live ? And nice manly poem as well ! Tantrum says Hello too ! Cheers !
I'm HERE!! I'm HERE!! Thank you! What fun! I was needing a bit of a grin today.. and here you are! Thanks MPM! Many Big ol' Texan Hugs!
I'm very honored (and ticked pink) to be mentioned in your very fine poetry. Thanks manly!
I can always use a smile! Thank you!
Whoops...hit the wrong button on my keyboard earlier...and all 6 of my responses in kind...to all you kind folk's comments above me...did suddenly evaporate into thin air. I'll try again tomorrow to re-respond. Sorry for the delay..Manly Poetry Man Comment Responses are currently experiencing technical difficulties. In Other Words...He apologisizes for being a dumfuss and erasing all previous comments to comments! Have a Good Night All!
Gus has put himself in charge of the "crazies"??? Well then he'd better put himself in charge of the sweet tea too, cuz my glass is nearly empty! Cummon Gus... fill 'er up! Thank you!
loved it...... so happy to be back..... would love to sit on that porch with you, can i bring my knitting..... coffee would be lovely, with nuts in if you can..... where do you actually live, and is your place like that
dohn121: Thanks for commenting here. Glad it was fun kickin' back on the ol' front porch... Thanks for stoppin' by and reading this one....for that I am the one who is honored.
Gus The Redneck: Welcome, my friend...which ever rocker you would like is yours for the relaxin'...that's a good idea though...sitting in the middle...where you can keep an eye on 'em : ) ! Thanks for stopping in...MPM
as always, your poetry evokes such warm and happy feelings! and of course, here's a hug from all fellow hubpage lovers... brilliant poem! keep posting always...x
XTASIS: Hey there! Thanks for the comment about my poem. Tell that tantrum "Howdy" for me...we need tantrum to stop by and bring about a couple dozen empanadas along. Thanks for noticing the pics...each one was picked to perfection of the place I want to have (No...unfortunately...that's not where I live...YET!). It would be complete with yellow lab, log cabin, eating area up on porch, row of rockin' chairs, tool shed (big enough to park the tractor), lake view from the hill, pasture by the cove, old barn, and big oak or pecan tree in the front yard...next to the ol' country road. Sounds perfect to me! Your welcome to come and sit a spell...whenever it becomes a reality. : ) MPM
Candy V: Well there you are...things been quiet around here lately (get it???-it's all text anways!) Where ya' been? Glad ya' got a grin out of this one...good ta' hear from ya'...Tell Gus to keep that sweet tea a' coming...all this chattin' is making my mouth as parched as the Mojave' Desert...See ya' around the Ol' Hub World. MPM
I got several smiles reading your poetry and laughed at the comments, too! I would like to serve you chatters with some chicken, potato salad and some German Chocolate Cupcakes. You can provide the drinks! Thanks for a great Hub, Manly!
Flightkeeper: Welcome along...Flightkeeper...Thanks for stoppin' by and visitin'. The honor is this humble poet's for your readin' and commenting on this poem about "having another smile...and staying for awhile..." MPM
Thanks Manlypoetryman - I am truly honored that you mentioned my name in your poem. You inspired me to write a poem again. Contemplating whether I should publish is as a hub or not. If I do I will be sure to thank you for the inspiration.
judydianne: Ok...Sorry folks...judydianne gets to move to the head of the line...'cause she is bringing FOOD. (Been havin trouble with the comments section this morning...and it appears...also last night...my response comments are dissappearing into cyber-space...and turning my responses into a lengthy project...Sorry Folks...thats Computers for ya') Dang...All your fixin's sound great..and I know from all those recipes your Hubbin' about...that you must be great cook. Look everyone...Hurry on over....Dinner is served! I got the drinks...(lemonade, ice tea, cold beer...and soda!)...Ya'll come on now...don't let the food get cold! Save room for those German Chocolate Cupcakes for desert! Appreciate the comment, judydianne
poetlorraine: you're welcome to hang out on the porch here...anytime. Bring whatever you'd like...you might want to knit out something warm...for those super cool breezes that pass by us about this time of year...never heard of nuts in the coffee...sounds interesting...will have to try that. No...this isn't my place...Yet...but it sure fits me well...don't you think? I hand-picked the view (See my comment to Xtasis for a better description!). Thank you for stoppin' by and hangin' with us...and for the comment. We is all glad ur'e back! MPM (I live in Big "H"...otherwise known as Houston!)
Godslittlechild: Don't want to "Snub" you...that would be a big faupaux on my part (Since I have joked about it in the past!) I got turned around answering my comments due to slow computers, glitches in posting to cyber-space...and the thoughts of some good ol' country cookin'...! Anways, I'm glad this "Manly" poem about "Having Another Smile"...gave you a good smile : ) ! MPM
myownworld: Why...Thank you for that nice comment! Glad it evoked such good feelings...thats about all a "Manly" Poet could ask for... : ) ! Come on by and hang out on the front porch with us all... anytime...and in the meantime...I will deff keep postin' away...See ya' around on the Hub Pages, MPM
Laura du Toit: 'Tis I that is honored...for you stoppin' in and readin' this here poem on "Have Another Smile..." : )
That is great that you are ready to write a poem again...pretty cool...Good Fortune with it! Go for the Hub thing...WHY NOT? Folks know ya' around these parts...I know they'll support ya'. I'll be ready to read it too...let me know when it's done...Whoops...by the way...no pressure...or anything like that! I don't know whether an ol' farm boy that just sits around on his tractor all day...can be much of an inspiration...but I always like to say: "Inspiration...is where you find it". And, I am humbled that you mentioned myself...in the same sentence...as such a powerful word as: Inspiration. Thank you, MPM.
Really well done, Thank you
I did it! - I published my poem.I did not mention your name because of the subject matter but I will tell you that reading your poems did really inspire me to start writing poems again - something I had not done for years! Thank you MPM.
lyricsingray: Why Thank you, Ma'm...Thanks for stoppin' in and readin' this Poem Hub! Later, MPM.
Laura du Toit: Good deal...I'm on my way to go read your published poem...Glad to see that ya' got back up into the saddle...again!
Been a long time since I sat on a porch with good buddies = we used ta do some singin' too. Peaceful evenin's the mockingbird callin' I miss it.
Well then, Soft Corn Hippo...pull up a chair and stay awhile...I'm sure one of these talented Hubbers can play a gui-tar'...we can all try to carry a tune for some good ol' fun songs...and I know the mockingbird will by close by...might even join in! Thanks for your comment and for reading this one, MPM.
This is great; what amazing poetic imagery. It was as if we were sitting right next to you in an old porch hearing your exact words.
Arthur Gulumian: But you were, my friend! Thank you for that great comment compliment. Glad you liked the imagery to the poem. My humble thanks to you for readin' this one called: "Have Another Smile..." Best Regards, MPM
I really enjoy reading your poems, manlypoetryman. This made me smile. Thank you.
just switched on and there you were right at the top, i re read this and it made me smile, just to think there are actually people out there with a caring friendly approach to life........ keep writing and caring..... i had nutty flavoured coffee when i went to America, it was superb.
Naomi R. Cox: Thank you...Real glad it made you smile..And glad that you enjoy reading my poems. Please read...plenty more...when you have the time! Thanks for stopping in and visitin' on this hub poem, MPM.
poetlorraine: Shucks, Ma'm...Thanks... But, as for me, I'm just being my naturally goofy and poetic (manly) self...This Hub community with its "all-international cast"...brings out the best in me...and brings back old associations of when I used to travel in an International Cast...back in the day. Because... normally in person...I ain't usually this lovable! LOL... :) Thanks for stopping in again and re-reading this one...I like to think that works that we like to go back to...helps to set a benchmark for how good they actually are...!?
Sincerely and Humbly, MPM.
Hey, it's really man-poetry and I like it very much! You have great thoughts and expression-but I sure I'm not one of 'those crazy writers on HubPages'. Nor you.:-)
frogyfish: Glad that you like my real "Manly" Poetry. I was having fum with this one...I originally was going to tell some of those crazy jokes that are on my E-mail (You know...the one's everyone sends you)...but started having more fun with "manly" rhymin' about the "crazy" writers of Hub Pages! Thank you for stoppin' on by and readin' this one. Liked your comment...MPM.
dohn121 Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago
Wow! I loved it, Manlypoetryman! Fun stuff! I hope this becomes a hit! Thanks for the head's up! I'm honored to be in your circle! I just wish I did something like this now!