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Posted by Atticus on December 1, 2004, at 18:40:44
Just Because
Chillin’ on a bench
In Central Park,
Sittin’ next to God,
Lookin’ for flaws.He turns my Diet Coke
Into a Guinness,
Always knows how to
Draw my applause.A young boy shyly
Slips up to Him,
Says, “Mister, are you
Santa Claus?”God eyes him for a
Long, long moment,
Then He fries the kid
Without a pause.I ask, “Just what did
You do that for?”
He shrugs, grins and winks,
Says, “Just because.”
-- Atticus
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 1, 2004, at 20:48:42
In reply to Just Because, posted by Atticus on December 1, 2004, at 18:40:44
Atticus, Atticus.....
I could just go on saying your name for maybe four minutes or more....
(don't tempt me).
I loved seeing this fab. poem on writing.
God, GOD, g*d...
I have missed you on PB.
Loved the poem.
It made me laugh right out loud.
So you, so good.
love, hugs and kisses
Okay I might get a PBC for that.
Jai your forever buddy!
Posted by Angela2 on December 1, 2004, at 21:00:17
In reply to Just Because, posted by Atticus on December 1, 2004, at 18:40:44
Cool poem Atticus.
Posted by Atticus on December 1, 2004, at 21:13:06
In reply to Re: Just Because, posted by Jai Narayan on December 1, 2004, at 20:48:42
Thanks for the kudos. I thought the Santa Claus reference made it kind of seasonal. And posting on my own site first further cements my copyright and sole ownership of the poem, although any creative piece that I have posted on PBW first is equally protected. You don't have to put a copyright notice on your work anymore -- you haven't had to for years. As soon as an original work is "fixed in a tangible form of expression," as the Court has noted, it's mine alone. No matter what the PB Writing site says at the top, it doesn't override federal copyright laws passed and consistently stengthened by the U.S. Supreme Court. I didn't sign any legally binding contract granting reproduction rights of any kind to any of my poems to anyone. I should know how this works. I used to be a TA and then later taught a course in Media Law at my alma mater's top-rated journalism school. Just wanted to make sure you're aware of this, Dr. Bob. Anyway, glad you got a kick out of it, Jai. Ta. The Brat Prince, Atticus
Posted by Atticus on December 1, 2004, at 21:16:32
In reply to Re: Just Because, posted by Angela2 on December 1, 2004, at 21:00:17
Many thanks. Atticus
Posted by saw on December 2, 2004, at 7:19:17
In reply to Just Because, posted by Atticus on December 1, 2004, at 18:40:44
Welcome back.
Your poem produced quite a burst of laughter!! Suited my dark mood perfectly.
It also made me think of my son who is turning 7 in a couple of weeks and still believes in Santa Claus. I would like to "just because" to whomever breaks this fantasy.
Sabrina
Posted by Atticus on December 2, 2004, at 8:55:29
In reply to Re: Just Because, posted by saw on December 2, 2004, at 7:19:17
Glad you got a kick out of it, Sabrina. Thought it might be good for a larf. Atticus
Posted by Gabbix2 on December 2, 2004, at 20:41:41
In reply to Re: Just Because » saw, posted by Atticus on December 2, 2004, at 8:55:29
You've made me a lover of poetry again Atticus, thank you so very much.
Posted by Atticus on December 2, 2004, at 21:04:21
In reply to Re: Just about everything » Atticus, posted by Gabbix2 on December 2, 2004, at 20:41:41
You're welcome, Gabbi. Atticus
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