Re: Of Panelists and Poems

**G* L* <g*@gmail.com>**

I enjoyed reading your poem! thanks for writing.
Geri

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On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 2:17 AM, Rose Marie McGee <
rmnicholsmcgee@comcast.net> wrote:

> This is delightful.Thank you,
> Rose Marie
> Nichols Garden Nursery
> Albany, OR
> www.nicholsgardennursery.com
> On Dec 15, 2011, at 4:55 PM, C.L. Fornari wrote:
>
> > Twas the night before Christmas and all through the list
> > Confusion was rampant, some emails were missed.
> > Garden writers can’t help it, they want to have fun,
> > they must comment on typos, with jokes or a pun.
> > “They ate passionate speakers” Suzi types and we read,
> > and we know she hit “t” and not “r” in her speed.
> > But she goes on to say these folks are able,
> > To “bring a tremendous amount to the table.”
> > We sprang to our keyboards and quickly respond,
> > “Step away from the podium!” and then move beyond.
> > To comments of passionate speakers consumed,
> > Leaving those who don’t follow the thread to be doomed.
> > We see thin or plump speakers falling like cattle,
> > as impassioned presenters are pressed into battle.
> > “On Donner!” we say, but we’re not thinking Jeff.
> > We want jokes and not a true cannibal chef.
> > Now many are laughing, saying “OMG, yup!”
> > When Kirk Brown confesses he can’t get it up.
> > Yet we know our dear Kirk to be lively and quick,
> > And we quote his response adding parentheses “sic.”
> > So speak not a word and go straight to your writing
> > Of spreading the gospel of gardening, exciting.
> > Write of plants, tools, techniques, a prolific new bloomer,
> > And enter the year with these friends and good humor.
> >
> >
> > all the best for the holidays and beyond,
> > C.L.
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> > blog www.wholelifegardening.com
> > "Looking for relaxation and inspiration? It's all in your own backyard"
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