Tag Archives: Quotations

Quote of the Day, Day 3: “Serenity Prayer for Parents”

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This quote by  Mojo is so hilarious and topical that I had to share it with you for my last quote of the day.  Anyone who wishes to, please hop on the bandwagon and share your quotes.  HERE are the rules. Thanks, Rugby, for nominating me.

Atomic Wisdom

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The Universe is made up of protons, neurons, electrons and morons”
––Neil deGrasse Tyson

Rules of Engagement

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There are times when two people need to walk away from each other, 
but there is no rule that says they have to turn around and fire. ––Robert Breault 

                                                                   

This is another zinger from my friend Georgia, who sends us a quote a day.  Had to share this one as well as the one I shared yesterday. jdbphoto

Con-fusion

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  • Marilyn Armstrong challenged me to write a poem based on this quotation:


    “We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”
    –General Douglas MacArthur

    General Con-fusion

    If he advances while retreating,
    is throwing up just reverse eating?
    Can he freeze ice cubes by unheating?
    Is standing up simply unseating?
    I didn’t litter. I’m un-neating.
    When we press clothes, are we  de-pleating?
    He left , so are we now un-meeting?

The Proposal

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    Owen “Beleaguered” Servant provided this quote for my next poetry prompt:
    “How quick come the reasons for approving what we like.” – Jane Austen

    The Proposal

    How did you make your way into my heart?
    Quick, tell the answer before we next part.
    Come into my comfort, then comfort me back.
    The way of the pair beats the way of the pack.
    Reasons are given for all that we do–
    For the ways that we love and the ways that we woo.
    Approving my actions in loving you is
    What wins you my love and wins you this kiss.
    We swear to each other that we will be true
    Like all the lovers in storybooks do.

    Like brides and their bridegrooms and lieges and kings,
    We shall swear our obeisance and seal it with rings.
    What others have done is what we will do.
    Approving tradition will make one of two.
    For the rest of our lives, if they revile and chide us,
    Reason’s not the only thing that will guide us.
    The love we keep strong will keep us together.
    Come be my steed, and I’ll be thy tether.
    Quick, take my hand and give me thy pledge.
    How we’ll kiss in the meadow and roll in the sedge.

    (Judy’s note: If you haven’t already noticed, please look for the quote within the poem.
    Actually, it is repeated twice. Hint: Look at the bold words.)

    Listen to the Babe was the person who invited me to do this three-part prompt.  See her blog HERE.

Stronger

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Stronger

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger”.

I wish that when it didn’t kill me it had made me stronger,
for I don’t know if I can hold this lion’s mouth closed much longer.

 

Tina, The Bo Bina provided this favorite quote for me to use as the prompt for a poem.Go see her website as well!

3 Quotes Challenge: Day Three

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When the cop pulled me over, he said, “Your eyes are red, have you been drinking?” I replied “Your eyes are glazed. Have you been eating donuts?” We laughed and laughed . . . I need bail money.
–Aunty Acid