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'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
Contributed by
lovingcritters
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Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 02:14:55 PM in AEST
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"Excuse me Pastor, have you got a minute?"
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'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS!"
A local funeral director would ask.....
a young preacher to help him with a task.
It seems someone died in his care,
But had no friends, or family to declare.
He told the young preacher to preside........
over a service at this person's graveside.
Young, conscientious preacher starting early.....
but quickly found himself lost, very clearly!
Half-hour late, he saw a backhoe with crew.....
but couldn't locate the hearse in his view.
Eating lunch, the crew was sitting by it's side.
Munching away and visiting by the graveside.
He knew he was late--hurriedly went to the open grave.
Inside found the vault lid in place to save.
He took out his book and read the service.
Feeling guilty for being tardy he read each verse.
The sermon was impassioned, and lengthy
With great style, sending the deceased up comely.
As he returned to his car, he overheard them begin their chat.
"I've been putting in septic tanks for twenty years,
and I ain't never seen anything like that!"
Created by
Lovingcritters
August 5, 2004
(This was sent to me
in an email, the poem is mine.)
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"They say such nice things about people
at their funerals, it makes me sad to think
I'm going to miss mine by a couple of days!"
~Garrison Keillor~
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"Deep Smiles!"
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Re: 'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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by Ilhar on
Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 02:41:41 PM AEST
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cute story ...lovely poem
Hugs
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Re: 'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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by AspenGlow on
Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 02:42:57 PM AEST
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Ah yes......but I already know the snears and jeers, and have seen the true tears.......no worms will I be feeding.......but up in smoke to go....maybe I can be ......one more whiff to take, but as I stand in line a waiting, before those pearly gates.......
St. Peter will be frowning......cause of the noses I had to ache.......so once more as I pass in respect.....my poor head will surely ache....as he passes me through, and slaps me not on the back.......but I had to make that mistake.
I liked that one.....thanks for sharing. |
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Re: 'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 03:04:34 PM AEST
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Well, this is delightfully funny. Connie, you have outdone yourself again. LOLOLOL
Rita |
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Re: 'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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by Gentledove on
Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 03:15:15 PM AEST
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Thanks for the chuckle today. This was a very funny write.
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Re: 'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 04:02:45 PM AEST
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Have you been commenting on Angelm again??? lol I love this delightful piece. When you need a laugh look up the lovingcritter lady! (((((((consue)))))))
Angel always...joni |
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Re: 'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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by Kie on
Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 04:29:30 PM AEST
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HILLARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kie |
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Re: 'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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by Elizabeth_Dandy on
Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 06:13:35 PM AEST
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You really are something ConSue.Beat the bottom out of a barrel. So delightful, have tears of laughter in my eyes..
What a blessed sence of humor.
Praise the Lord!
Wonderful, - perhaps providential for me.
God bless you
Love
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Re: 'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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by KiLin on
Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 09:39:19 PM AEST
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| I laughed my butt off. |
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Re: 'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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by thumper on
Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 09:54:13 PM AEST
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Consue, this is hilarious!! I was reading this so soberly until I got to the end! Thank you so much for the humor. There's not enough of it in the world today. Great write!! (as usual) Peace to you.
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Re: 'TIS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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by emystar on
Monday, 9th August 2004 @ 01:57:29 AM AEST
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Very good one ya got there.
Awesomely funny.
huggs, luv, smile,
yo brat
emy |
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