Joyful Request (Rictameter)

Comments: 24

Sherry Asbury Oct 1, 2006, 9:13pm EDT

How sweet! Of course the first thing to my mind was my ferret, Rascal. He is so cute, standing up and begging-course he doesn't reach an apron, just mid calf, where I wear scratches of honor.

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Jim Ross Oct 1, 2006, 9:18pm EDT

You must post a picture of this loving, impetuous friend, Wolfie. I can picture HIS bright eyes!

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Leah Christensen Oct 1, 2006, 9:23pm EDT

What a cute poem.

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Jim Ross Oct 1, 2006, 9:43pm EDT

Thank you, Leah.

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jessie voigts Oct 1, 2006, 10:21pm EDT

as always, just gorgeous, jim! i can see it...

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Jennifer K. Oct 1, 2006, 10:24pm EDT

Oooh, Jim, I just LOVE this! Yay! I personally referred your pieces to a talented friend of mine who is not here on Gather. I think you would like HIS work, as well, so I will drop you a note. This is a fantastic piece!!! Makes me laugh, as a mother!

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Nic P. Oct 1, 2006, 10:31pm EDT

Very very good. Thanks for posting this

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Jim Ross Oct 1, 2006, 10:45pm EDT

Thank you, Jessie.

I appreciate that, Jennifer. I'm glad it struck a chord; the little ones have a way, don't they. I look forward to reading your note.

Thank you, Nicole. My pleasure.

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COLLEEN K. Oct 2, 2006, 2:11am EDT

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY WHAT A NICE POEM..

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Shaunee C. Oct 2, 2006, 2:17am EDT

excellent and cute

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Carol Roach Oct 2, 2006, 7:16am EDT

grandchild?

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d g. Oct 2, 2006, 12:15pm EDT

All the above! I will look for a pair of bright eyes today.

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Jim Ross Oct 2, 2006, 2:51pm EDT

Thank you, everyone.

Could be, Carol, but this is a composite picture.

They're out there, d m.. Thank you.

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Brandea M. Oct 2, 2006, 4:17pm EDT

This is exceptional, Jim!! Reminds me of my little girls. I have three!

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Dawn M Oct 2, 2006, 4:33pm EDT

Great poem Jim!

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Jim Ross Oct 2, 2006, 9:54pm EDT

I'm glad, Brandea. It's amazing the tribulations we endure for that wonderful innocence and promise. Thank you.

Thank you, Dawn.

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Lisa M. Oct 2, 2006, 11:54pm EDT

I have several pairs of those bright eyes...one grown with a pair of those bright eyes newly delivered to her as of 07-31-06; the youngest, not much higher than knee high, hers are the bright eyes with a bit of mischief behind them; the middle her eyes bright with a spirit that is much older than her few years. All brilliant, all creative, I am truly a blessed mom. (and those chocolate stains are easy to get out...its the permanent marker one must duck)

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John F Walter Oct 3, 2006, 12:47am EDT

You get all those sweet lovely emotions of childhood across in this melt in your mouth poem, Jim.

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Jim Ross Oct 3, 2006, 10:45am EDT

It's what we have, B.J., and they're oh so warm. Thank you.

Congratulations, Lisa! I understand the permanent marker situation. Thank you.

Thank you, John.

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