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50 WORDS The man with the rope asked for last words - so I stepped to the edge and looked calmly down: That’s a dangerous edge, I said - some unlucky guy could get hurt if he fell - I mean he could easily break His leg or arm - if really unlucky, maybe his neck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Written by Sydney Peck Entered in Shaz Cheesman’s Contest 50 Words

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 6/10/2012 8:34:00 PM
Now here's a guy that I don't see much of around these waters..I saw your name on the winners' list and had to read your entry..You are such a talented poet, Syd, and it is always a pleasure to read what your creative mind has dreamed up! I super enjoyed this sarcasm...Sincerely, Gwendolen
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Date: 6/11/2012 1:04:00 AM
Gwen...it is very kind of you to say such glowing words.....i enjoy writing it is true, and especially if it's possible to get a humorous or (in this case) sarcastic tone.....best wishes and thanks again....Syd
Date: 6/8/2012 9:20:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Sydney! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 6/8/2012 6:15:00 PM
Congrats, Sid. Excellent. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 6/8/2012 12:20:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Sydney!
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Date: 6/8/2012 11:40:00 AM
Congratulations Sydney. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/8/2012 3:57:00 AM
Sidney congrats on your win..David
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Date: 6/4/2012 10:46:00 AM
i like this poem and also the way you wrote it - i can see the ledge and someone peering over it. nice one!
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Date: 6/11/2012 1:06:00 AM
Ilene thanks very much for your comments and support, I always like to hear from soupers.....unfortunately I am not always free enough to write extensively back to everyone .....all my best wishes and thanks again...Syd

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