Friday, June 12, 2020

Just For Today Come With Me



come with me and you will be
in a world of pure imagination 
Wonka land's for everyone
groovy, awesome ~ gobs of fun




a golden ticket will open the gate
a golden ticket will seal your fate

spinning, whirling out of control
closer, closer to the chocolate hole
everlasting gobstoppers, fizzy-lift drinks
cause loud hiccups and burping me thinks 

Oompa Loompas, Slugworth too 
what will our dear Wonka do

 lads and lassies, parents too
deserve their fate, nary a clue
amidst this greedy, hapless troupe
there's one honest boy ~ now here is the scoop 

Charlie, sweet Charlie.. gold ticket in hand
luckiest lad in Wonka land!








Posted by Helen at 11:29 AM
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26 comments:

  1. Frank HubenyJune 12, 2020 at 1:09 PM

    I may have to see that movie. Nice line: "wonka land for everyone"

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  2. colleenJune 12, 2020 at 4:43 PM

    Did you just rewatch? I had forgotten about Charlie.

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    1. HelenJune 12, 2020 at 9:17 PM

      It wasn't that long ago the movie was aired on one of our TV stations. My favorite movie version and Gene Wilder was pure magic. I cannot count the number of times I've seen it.

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  3. Sanaa RizviJune 12, 2020 at 5:37 PM

    Smiling I am 💝💝

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  4. KerfeJune 12, 2020 at 6:31 PM

    We all need diversions these days.

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  5. Jade LiJune 12, 2020 at 6:54 PM

    I loved the book and also the movie. It's a deep metaphor but fun on the surface. I like what you did here with it, Helen.

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  6. GraceJune 13, 2020 at 7:01 AM

    I enjoyed that movie, so much fun. Have a good weekend Helen!

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  7. LoriJune 13, 2020 at 8:44 AM

    I've always found a bit of dark in all that sweet. Good lad Charlie indeed!

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  8. JennaJune 13, 2020 at 10:14 AM

    I like this poem! Fun!

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  9. indybevJune 13, 2020 at 12:38 PM

    Oh yes, let's escape to Wonkaland, even if for a day!

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  10. Magical Mystical TeacherJune 14, 2020 at 9:12 AM

    Holding the ticket to happiness is the key to living well.

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  11. anthonynorthJune 14, 2020 at 9:19 AM

    I like it - even though I did work in a chocolate factory for 6 months in the early 70s, lol

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  12. rallentandaJune 14, 2020 at 10:14 AM

    OK...I have not seen this movie but if it makea you happy then Im happy too:)

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  13. brudbergJune 14, 2020 at 12:25 PM

    I watched the movie... but I am not sure it made me like Willy...

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    1. HelenJune 14, 2020 at 1:11 PM

      Roald Dahl was not pleased with Gene’s performance. Reading the back story is fascinating.

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  14. Susie ClevengerJune 14, 2020 at 1:48 PM

    Smiles and candy dreams here in Houston

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  15. Ron.June 14, 2020 at 2:18 PM

    My 1st wife was an Oompa-Loompa. True story.

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  16. Magaly GuerreroJune 14, 2020 at 3:47 PM

    Perfect tone for the movie. I can hear that delight of some, the ruthlessness of others, the sweetness of Charlie (and yes, Willie's lingering creepiness).

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  17. Wendy BourkeJune 14, 2020 at 5:44 PM

    Wonderful take, on a delightful movie that I watched many times with my children. Thanks for the memory!

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  18. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJune 14, 2020 at 8:59 PM

    What a lovely reminder!

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  19. Old EggJune 14, 2020 at 11:10 PM

    Yes, this took me back a few years when the good and bad in children visiting the chocolate factory was revealed.

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  20. MarjaJune 14, 2020 at 11:15 PM

    What a great fun poem I enjoyed this

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  21. JamesJune 15, 2020 at 8:14 AM

    i love this jingly poem. the film it is about was scary though. thanks for sharing it with us.

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  22. Vivian ZemsJune 15, 2020 at 5:43 PM

    A lovely walk down memory lane. Why am I thinking of chocolate right now?

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  23. Joel (@Stranded Tree)June 16, 2020 at 9:04 PM

    I always view it as a slightly sadistic horror film. And Gene Wilder made this role his and no one else could perform it better. This was a fun little memory jog.

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  24. indybevJune 23, 2020 at 6:52 AM

    What a brilliant trip to Wonkaland, Helen. Thanks for taking us all along.

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I appreciate each of you and the comments you leave ~~ thanks so much.

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