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Benched

What do you do when you're left sitting on a bench Never allowed to play in the game They say you're one of the team It's hard to believe when your on a bench Bench warmer The nickname you dread You've sat here for so long No one knows this bench as well as you The peeled paint The warped boards Ancient gum stuck underneath Others have sat here but not for so long This bench was never part of your dream Still this is closer than many will come In the end it will not be enough just a guy sitting on a bench On a bench contest.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 4/4/2013 4:13:00 AM
I like your approach on this one, giving voice to those who never played. I wrote for this contest and never got it in in time : ( Great write and win! Hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/4/2013 7:53:00 AM
Thanks Cecilia, I'm going to pop over for a visit,
Date: 3/29/2013 5:17:00 PM
richard I just LOVE yours. One of the best reads for me on the list. Congrats. Glad I finally saw this one.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/4/2013 7:54:00 AM
What a nice thing to say.
Date: 3/29/2013 7:21:00 AM
Nice one Richard...Congrats on your well deserved win...Ride on pal...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/29/2013 7:41:00 AM
Thanks
Date: 3/28/2013 10:25:00 PM
Hi Richard, another sweet win... goodnight...Linda
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/28/2013 11:46:00 PM
Thanks Linda,appreciate the visit.
Date: 3/28/2013 4:00:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Richard xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/28/2013 6:44:00 AM
Thanks Mandy
Date: 3/27/2013 8:25:00 PM
I am touched by this one. My boys spent plenty of time on the bench and it is a hard thing to deal with. Congrats on your win. BG
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2013 10:16:00 PM
Thanks Barbara
Date: 3/27/2013 5:54:00 PM
I really loved this poem Richard...congratulations on your win...always..Donna
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2013 10:17:00 PM
Thanks Donna, so glad you liked my poem
Date: 3/27/2013 4:03:00 PM
Very touching. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2013 10:18:00 PM
Thanks Joyce
Date: 3/16/2013 5:59:00 PM
Nice description of the old bench. It seems like I've been on the bench for a long time trying to earn what the big boys do.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/16/2013 6:01:00 PM
I hear you, thanks for stopping by.
Date: 3/15/2013 10:07:00 PM
This is awesome, what a fantastic write my friend! You have portrayed the perfect meaning of what being benched truly is! I've been there and done that! And it's not that great either, just as you described! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this evening! What an amazing piece, you have brought a smile to my face with this poem, Excellent Work!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/15/2013 10:16:00 PM
Thanks Russell I am pleased you are the first to comment.

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