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Posted on January 13, 2013 by Catherine Johnson

When Cathy Mealey described Mike Allegra as a rabble rouser the other day in her comments section, it had me thinking that would make a great subject for a poem. So here it is:

I am a rabble rouser
I rarely miss a day
I bend and twist
and limber up
my fellow mates at play.
So if you’re feeling sluggish
lethargic, off your game
just find me in the party room
you’ll be so glad you came.

Catherine Johnson, © 2013

p.s. Sarah Gives Thanks is a delightful book. I learned so much about Thanksgiving that I didn’t know before. And Sarah is an inspiration to women everywhere.

And talking of parties, here’s some birthday cake :0)

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33 Responses

lorddavidprosser, on January 13, 2013 at 9:40 am said:

Tell me Catherine, is he Birthday Cake because you too are a Capricorn child? If so, a belated Penblwydd Hapus from me. and my tummy thanks you for the cake. xxxx

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 13, 2013 at 1:06 pm said:
  
  It’s today! Do I detect yours is near too? Really enjoying The Barsetshire Diaries btw. :0)
  
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Freeda Baker Nichols, on January 13, 2013 at 1:47 pm said:

Your poem shines! And happy birthday! Thanks for the cake.

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 13, 2013 at 1:49 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Freeda!
  
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Robyn Campbell, on January 13, 2013 at 2:43 pm said:

Happy birthday, my dear, sweet, poetic friend. Love that poem! You rock. (No calories) I need to eat more of this kind of cake. *nom* *nom* *Robyn walks away whistling a tune*

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 13, 2013 at 3:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Robyn. Writing real books alongside real friends eating pretend cake sounds great to me!
  
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Susanna Leonard Hill, on January 13, 2013 at 5:31 pm said:

Great poem, Catherine! I haven’t read Sarah Gives Thanks yet, but I follow Mike’s blog – it’s hysterical!

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 13, 2013 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  :0)
  
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julie rowan zoch, on January 13, 2013 at 5:41 pm said:

I want in on the party room!

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 13, 2013 at 7:56 pm said:
  
  Katy Perry here we come!
  
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thiskidreviewsbooks, on January 13, 2013 at 7:01 pm said:

I like your poem!

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 13, 2013 at 7:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Erik and thanks for your other comments too.
  
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readingwithrhythm, on January 14, 2013 at 12:18 am said:

I like your poem, too! I try to be a rabble rouser. I believe that it’s an excellent occupation. Happy birthday! I hope you enjoyed your day!!

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 14, 2013 at 12:07 pm said:
  
  Yay for rabble rousers! Thanks!
  
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laurimeyers, on January 14, 2013 at 12:37 am said:

Great poem and Happy Birthday!

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 14, 2013 at 12:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Lauri!
  
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Penny Klostermann, on January 14, 2013 at 2:14 am said:

Happy Birthday…again! Love the poem and I know if I found you in the party room that I would be glad I came

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 14, 2013 at 12:08 pm said:
  
  Lots of giggling I bet!
  
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Ciara Knight, on January 14, 2013 at 4:31 am said:

Happy Birthday!! I thought about writing a poem for your birthday, but decided to leave that to you. I hope it was a great one!!!

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 14, 2013 at 12:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Ciara! :0)
  
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Patricia Tilton, on January 14, 2013 at 4:46 pm said:

Happy Birthday Catherine! Loved your fun poem — love how ideas come to you!

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Cathy Ballou Mealey, on January 14, 2013 at 6:09 pm said:

Rah, rah, Rabble Rousers! Sis Boom Bah!

OK, nope. Yours is MUCH better!

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 14, 2013 at 6:10 pm said:
  
  Au contraire, I love all that onamawhatsit
  
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  - Cathy Ballou Mealey, on January 14, 2013 at 6:28 pm said:
    
    And PS I’m adding a link back to your poem in the comments on my blog. Must keep these sticky poetry concept balls rolling!
    
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    - Catherine Johnson, on January 14, 2013 at 7:00 pm said:
      
      That’s a fun mouthful, Cathy. Thanks!
heylookawriterfellow, on January 14, 2013 at 9:14 pm said:

Holy shmoley, Catherine! You immortalized me in one of your awesome poems!

I can’t believe you gave me a gift on your birthday! Many, many thanks!

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 14, 2013 at 10:46 pm said:
  
  Hee hee! Glad you like it, Mike!
  
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  - heylookawriterfellow, on January 15, 2013 at 3:55 pm said:
    
    How could I not like it?
    
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    - Catherine Johnson, on January 15, 2013 at 4:13 pm said:
      
      :0)
Stacy S. Jensen, on January 15, 2013 at 8:39 pm said:

I love your blog and Mike’s. Glad you were able to write about a rabble rouser.

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viviankirkfield, on January 18, 2013 at 3:47 am said:

Sorry I missed this post, Catherine…I think I wished you happy birthday on your facebook page…love the poem…we all need to have a little rabble rouser in us.:)

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Tabatha, on January 19, 2013 at 12:31 pm said:

Happy Belated Birthday! Hope you have an exciting, rabble-rousing year!

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- Catherine Johnson, on January 19, 2013 at 5:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Tabatha!
  
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