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Rett
Rett
Jun 26, 2010 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Problems of Senility

How does one get a marble
To come out of your nose
I don't know how it got there
I must have been a doze

I have tried blowing hard
But the thing won't come out
And I think my eardrums ruptured
I can't even hear a shout

I stuck my finger up it
To pull it from my snout
But it went so far in
That both my eyes bugged out

I finally had to get a drill
And put a hole clean through it
Then I used an easy out
To remove it from that pit

I'm glad I finally got it
I live now with my fears
I can't seem to figure out
How beans got in my ears
— Rett, Jun 26, 2010

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Beauregard

Beauregard

15 years 11 months ago

LOL

Love it, Rett. Sometimes I worry about you! There's no telling what goes on in that head of yours! 1.2: "[your] nose" 5.3: "I can't [seem to] figure out" (reads a little smoother, I think) Kelsey "In criticism I will be bold, and as sternly, absolutely just with friend and foe. From this purpose nothing shall turn me." -Edgar Allan Poe "If technique is of no interest to a writer, I doubt that the writer is an artist." -Marianne Moore
Rett

Rett

15 years 11 months ago

Thanks Kelsey

*L* I'm glad someone worries about me. I'd hate to do all the worrying. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Beauregard

Beauregard

15 years 11 months ago

Instant edit

sheesh Rett, you're fast! I'll have to bookmark this one to go in with those examples of critique being implemented like you suggested! Kelsey "In criticism I will be bold, and as sternly, absolutely just with friend and foe. From this purpose nothing shall turn me." -Edgar Allan Poe "If technique is of no interest to a writer, I doubt that the writer is an artist." -Marianne Moore
Rett

Rett

15 years 11 months ago

OMG, are you sure

You want to subject new people to the insanity? Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Beauregard

Beauregard

15 years 11 months ago

LOL

I might leave this one out of the list that I share! Don't want to scare anyone away! ;) Kelsey "In criticism I will be bold, and as sternly, absolutely just with friend and foe. From this purpose nothing shall turn me." -Edgar Allan Poe "If technique is of no interest to a writer, I doubt that the writer is an artist." -Marianne Moore
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

hahahahaha

cccaant stttop laaaughing hahahaha!!!.....scribbler..an easy out! hahaha!
Rett

Rett

15 years 11 months ago

Thanks Scribbler

Sometimes things just get out of control. *L* Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Rett

Rett

15 years 11 months ago

*chuckling* Thanks

Right you are Mona, I just had to do something with it. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Rett

Rett

15 years 11 months ago

Glad you got a laugh

Sometimes things get too serious and you have to go the opposite direction. Hmmm, how did I get this chaw of terbaccy in my mouth, I don't chew.....*scratching head* Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
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ziggy

15 years 11 months ago

hi there

hi what can i say but different and funny lol good one a light hearted read for a change ,,,,,,,,,zigs
Rett

Rett

15 years 11 months ago

Thanks Zigs

Sometimes you just need to laugh. Now when did I put that pencil behind my ear? Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

15 years 11 months ago

This is great what a drama Rett

Ann of Norway We laugh and yet its no fun when children push dries peas up their noses or other things and one has to not panic; yours was more like "Dads Army" GB series on first World War Homegaurd where Jonesy keeps saying "Don't panic, don't panic!!" in such a state, always very amusing. My father was i the Homegaurd in the Second World War and I was born then and used to say Home cardigan. You bean you are fun Rett, I loved it, Love to you from Ann.
Rett

Rett

15 years 11 months ago

Absolutely right Ann

Been through it with my three and now three of my grandkids. *L* Got to have some fun once in a while. *pulling bubblegum out of my hair.* Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Rett

Rett

15 years 11 months ago

Thank you Green Eyes

Sometimes you just need to get silly. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
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poewriter58

15 years 11 months ago

Rett

We needed this .. Thank you You just have to be more careful their buddy Chrys
Rett

Rett

15 years 11 months ago

He he he wheeze

Uh oh, uh, do you happen to know where they keep the depends? Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
xena465

xena465

15 years 11 months ago

So, so funny Rett

Couldn't stop laughing, a much needed laugh for me...love it. Xena Quote: Science is what you know; philosophy is what you don't know. - Bertrand Russell
Rett

Rett

15 years 11 months ago

Thanks xena

Very happy I could bring a smile to your face. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin