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Issue No 10 - Poetic Licence

Welcome to issue number 10 of Poetic License. Another bumper edition with something for everybody !

If you would like to receive the first nine editions of Poetic License (one per week), then please complete the yellow box at the bottom of this page.

Please feel free to forward this on to your friends and colleagues. The contents:

Welcome to the tenth edition of Poetic Licence. In this (bumper) edition:

1. Poem Of The Week - Little Dolphin

2. Stress Management Tip - Words To Live By....

3. Joke Of The Week - New series of Survivor:

4. The World And Its Soul

5. Bonus Smile - GAMES FOR WHEN WE ARE OLDER:

6. Time Management Tip - Trays

7. Enjoy Life Tips - Always Make Room

8. Finish Off With A Smile - Being A Bloke

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1. Poem Of The Week - Little Dolphin

This is a sad but inspirational tale of a brave little fella from the outback in the Northern Territory of Australia. His mother, Jane, has kindly given her permission for their story to be told in this newsletter. Please visit the site and read the whole request to get the full story:

http://www.agiftofpoetry.com/Death/little_dolphin.htm

Background: In May, 2001 I wrote a poem for Jacqui Fahy (The Elusive Barramundi) for her to read to her husband on their wedding day. As with all requests this entitled Jacqui to a free economy poem. Jacqui kindly gave that free poem to her friend Jane, who's baby sadly died 6 months ago aged 6 months. This is the beginning of Jane's request:

"My name is Jane, a friend of Jackie Fahy, now Stronach from Jabiru. She has
offered for me to use the extra poem you do as part of your 'package'. If you
are happy with that I would like a poem written for my 6mth baby boy who died in
April. Jack Samson Turner was born on the 30-09-00 in Darwin with Down Syndrome.
Unfortunately he had many life threatening problems, dying on the 11 April 01 at
6mths & 11 days."

The request continued and concluded with the following:

"He looked so much at peace. We kept him all night & early the next day we had him cremated.
That evening we all went to the beach. All day I had this incredible feeling to
go to the beach. The water was dead calm with an incredible sunset. We were
there all looking up at the same time to this lone dolphin jump vertical in the
air, so high that his tale was out of the water also. That symbolised to us
that Jack was now free from his body which caused pain & didn't work. He was
finally on his way for his job was complete."

Little Dolphin

Everybody gets to leave this earth,

everybody has their final day,

some people get old and wizened,

some people get old and gray.

But others have a much shorter time,

but they still get to leave their mark,

and their light manages to shine on,

even through the darkest dark.

And that's you, my little dolphin,

you've been an inspiration to us all,

your courage and tenacity,

makes me feel about ten feet tall.

Jaimi, Georgie and Angus doted over you,

in fact, you brought the whole community together,

although you never got the chance to leave your footprints,

your impression you made will last forever.

You are so very much a part of me,

I'll always treasure and hold you near,

and they say everything for a reason,

although right now its not that clear.

But when I look deep within,

I feel your strength inside of me,

and when I need to feel and touch you,

I just dream of you swimming free.

Because that evening on the beach,

you came back to say your last goodbye,

and with no tubes to hold you down,

you leapt clear out, as if to fly.

So swim free my little dolphin,

your time with us was a gift from above,

swim free my little dolphin,

with all our blessings and all our love.

www.agiftofpoetry.com

Jane kindly replied:

"Hi Allen,
You have an amazing gift & it's nice to share that with you. First thing, I
would be more than happy for you to publish it using our details. You in fact
maybe the first avenue of sharing Jack's & our incredible journey with others
who may be having similar experiences.

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3. Joke Of The Week - New series of Survivor:

Have you heard about the next planned "Survivor" show?

· 6 men will be dropped on an island with 1 car and 4 kids each, for 6 weeks.....

· Each kid plays two sports and takes either music or dance classes.

· There is no access to fast food.

· Each man must take care of his 4 kids, keep his assigned house clean, correct all homework, complete science projects, cook, do laundry,etc.

· The men only have access to television when the kids are asleep and all chores are done.

· There is only one TV between them and there is no remote.

· The men must shave their legs and wear make-up daily, which they must apply themselves, either while driving or while making four lunches.

· They must attend weekly PTA meetings; clean up after their sick children at 3:00 a.m; make an Indian hut model with six toothpicks, a tortilla and one marker; and get a 4 year old to eat a serving of peas.

· The kids vote them off the island, based on performance.

· The winner is the man left with enough energy to make SATISFYING, wild, and passionate love to his spouse at a moment's notice.

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4. The World And Its Soul

The events of September 11th were simply too horrific for words. However, I did manage to write two poems on the subject (The World And Its Soul, Part I and II) and they can be found here:

http://www.agiftofpoetry.com/War/War_and_religion.htm

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5. Bonus Smile - GAMES FOR WHEN WE ARE OLDER:

1. Sag, You're it!
2. Pin the Toupee on the bald guy.
3. 20 questions shouted into your good ear.
4. Kick the bucket
5. Red Rover, Red Rover, the nurse says Bend Over.
6. Doc Goose
7. Simon says something incoherent.
8. Hide and go pee
9. Spin the Bottle of Mylanta
10. Musical recliners

"OLD" IS WHEN..... Your sweetie says, "Let's go upstairs and make
love," and you answer, "honey, I can't do both!"

"OLD" IS WHEN..... Your friend compliments you on your new alligator shoes
and you're barefoot.

"OLD" IS WHEN..... A sexy babe catches your fancy and your pacemaker opens
the garage door.

"OLD" IS WHEN..... Going bra-less pulls all the wrinkles out of your face.

"OLD" IS WHEN..... You don't care where your spouse goes, just as long as
you don't have to go along.

"OLD" IS WHEN..... When you are cautioned to slow down by the doctor instead
of by the police.

"OLD" IS WHEN..... "Getting a little action" means you don't need to take
any fibre today.

"OLD" IS WHEN..... "Getting lucky" means you find your car in the parking
lot.

"OLD" IS WHEN..... An "all nighter" means not getting up to pee!

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6. Time Management Tip - Trays

Go to your local stationery supplier and buy 6 trays for your desk. Mark each of the trays with the following:

TODAY, THIS WEEK, THIS MONTH, THIS YEAR, MAYBE, WCB

and stack them in that order, with TODAY on top.

Now when you get a task to do, just put the relevant paperwork in the relevant tray - dependant on when the task needs to be done by. On a daily basis attack those tasks in the TODAY tray. When it is empty, review the tasks in the THIS WEEK tray and decide which tasks should be moved to the TODAY tray. Progressively work your way down your trays. Good luck !

(The WCB or "will call back" tray is for those tasks which you have already actioned and you are waiting for someone to get back to you. Review the contents of each tray on a regular basis, putting the non urgent and non important tasks into the "MAYBE" tray).

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7. Enjoy Life Tips - Always Make Room

A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in
front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty
mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, rocks about 2"
in diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full? They
agreed that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them
into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into
the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the
jar was full. They agreed it was. The students laughed.
The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of
course, the sand filled up everything else.
"Now," said the professor, "I want you to recognise that this is
your life.
The rocks are the important things - your family, your partner, your
health, your children - things that if everything else was lost and only
they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other
things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is
everything else, the small stuff.
If you put the sand into the jar first,there is no room for the pebbles or
the rocks. The same goes for your life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never
have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things
that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children.
Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out dancing. There
will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a party and fix the
disposal. Take care of the rocks first - the things that really matter. Set
your priorities. The rest is just sand."

But then...

A student then took the jar which the other students and the professor
agreed was full, and proceeded to pour in a glass of beer. Of course
the beer filled the remaining spaces within the jar making the jar truly
full.

The moral of this tale is:- no matter how full your life is, there
is always room for BEER

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8. Finish Off With A Smile - Being A Bloke

BEING A BLOKE....

1. Your backside is never a factor in a job interview.
2. Your orgasms are real. Always.
3. Your last name stays put.
4. The garage is all yours.
5. Wedding plans take care of themselves.
6. You never feel compelled to stop a friend from getting laid.
7. Car mechanics tell you the truth.
8. You don't give a rat's ass if someone notices your new haircut.
9. Hot wax never comes near your pubic area.
10. Same work ... more pay.
11. Wrinkles add character.
12. You don't have to leave the room to make emergency crotch adjustments
13. Wedding Dress $2000; Tux rental $100.
14. If you retain water, it's in a canteen.
15. People never glance at your chest when you're talking to them.
16. New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
17. Porn movies are designed with you in mind.
18. Your pals can be trusted never to ask you, "So, notice anything
different?"
19. One mood, ALL the damn time.
20. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds.
21. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
22. You can open all your own jars.
23. Dry cleaners and hair cutters don't rob you blind.
24. You can go to a public toilet without a support group.
25. You can leave the motel bed unmade.
26. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
27. If someone forgets to invite you to something,you can still be
friends.
28. Your underwear is $10 for a three-pack.
29. If you are 34 and single, nobody notices.
30. Everything on your face stays its original colour.
31. You can quietly enjoy a car ride from the passenger's seat.
32. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
33. You don't have to clean your apartment if the meter reader is coming.
34. You can quietly watch a game with your buddy for hours without ever
thinking "He must be mad at me."
35. No maxi-pads.
36. You don't mooch off other's desserts.
37. You can drop by to see a friend without having to bring a little gift.
38. If another guy shows up at the party in the same outfit, you just
might become lifelong friends.
39. You are not expected to know the names of more than five colours.
40. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
41. You almost never have strap problems in public.
42. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
43. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
44. You don't have to shave below your neck.
45. Your belly usually hides your big hips.
46. One wallet and one pair of shoes, one colour, all seasons.
47. You can "do" your nails with a pocket-knife.
48. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a moustache.
49. Christmas shopping can be accomplished for 25 relatives, on December
24th, in 45 minutes.
50. The world is your urinal.

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