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A Special Memory Or Three

A Special Memory or Three I refuse to give you any information about my life It is a secret. I won’t even give my name But I can say this My best friend in life was once my ego I used to stroke it, preen it and take it out I had 3 wives. No silly. Not at the same time I’m not that kind of guy But that’s how I lost my ego A special memory or three The first wife killed it The second one buried it The 3rd. spouse stuck it with a fork To make sure it was done She takes it out on Halloween Shoves and shakes its skeletal remains at me Reminds me that she needs more money Or I will end up in a smaller box than ego This is my fondest, special memory I'm running out of wives and money And already ran out of mind But there is always the cemetery for me Let's keep that our little secret Created on 9/15/14 for A Special Memory – Poetry contest

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/23/2014 8:44:00 PM

thank you 4 the comment on my comment..how nice

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/23/2014 4:55:00 PM

Earl, Congratulations, In Regina's "Special Memory" contest..... Have a nice one, LINDA

Earl Schumacker
Date: 9/23/2014 8:43:00 PM

Hi Linda. Thank you very much. Have a pleasant evening. Earl

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/19/2014 9:37:00 PM

Oh MY!!!! This is verrrrry interesting. I really enjoyed this one. (are you still with number three???) My captcha says ran. but maybe you better RUN.

Earl Schumacker
Date: 9/19/2014 10:15:00 PM

Hi Andrea, Thank you. I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Yes. I am still with contestant #3. Halloween is right around the corner though. I think I might RUN and hide. Congratulations to you too on your win and for your very sentimental entry. Take care. Earl

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/19/2014 3:53:00 PM

That is hilarious, I THINK? I definitely enjoyed reading it. Congratulations on your win Earl.

Earl Schumacker
Date: 9/19/2014 5:28:00 PM

Hi Brenda, Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. I call it a trajicomedy. There is a lot of truth in it. We have a choice to laugh or cry at the evil things in life. I prefer to be happy. Thank you for commenting. Take care. Earl

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/19/2014 5:29:00 AM

I enjoyed a classic intellectual humor in the last stanza, Earl

Earl Schumacker
Date: 9/19/2014 8:44:00 AM

Good morning Dr. Mehta, Thank you for your interest in my poem. I appreciate your observations. Have a great week end. Earl

Ma Yaseen

Date: 9/16/2014 12:49:00 AM

Beautifully written, it is not so easy to pen down the memories, your poem is exclusively great

Earl Schumacker
Date: 9/16/2014 10:06:00 AM

Good morning Malik, Thank you so much for your keen observations. Ones history is the coalescence of memory. I think it is all good and very interesting. Thanks again. Take care. Earl

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/15/2014 4:44:00 PM

I enjoyed your entry, your poems are always different and great to read, :)

Earl Schumacker
Date: 9/15/2014 5:46:00 PM

Hi Casarah, Thank you so much. I don't know if my poem qualifies as a legal entry since it has more than one valid memory in play. I'm sure the sponsor is looking for a "fond memory." I am happy with these sardonic thoughts on the subject though. I think it has a life of its own for entertainment purposes. Thanks again and I wish you success in your astounding sweet poem. Take care. Earl