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Best Luck Meal

A weekly meal at home Pork chops boiled in sour kraut But there’s another good luck meal I’d like to tell you about My big brother served our country During the Vietnam War He said the Navy fed him well But there was a dish he longed for Each letter he sent had lines blacked out Censors concealed his whereabouts The only sentences left intact Were about the lamb he couldn’t live without One Sunday Mom made leg of lamb Thinking Artie was still in the Pacific When unannounced, he walked through the door Our “best luck” meal was terrific *Entry for Russell's "Good Luck Meal" Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/12/2012 8:23:00 PM
That was a very lucky meal, congratulations on your win!
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Date: 1/12/2012 9:17:00 AM
What a happy and heartwarming story this is, dear Carolyn!! Congratulations to you!!!
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Date: 1/12/2012 9:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Russell's "Good Luck Meal" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/12/2012 12:46:00 AM
fantastic poem and a worthy winner- blessings and congratulations, Brenda : )
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Date: 1/11/2012 6:47:00 PM
Love the patriotic twist, Carolyn...You always amaze me!! Love, Gwendolen
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Date: 1/11/2012 4:14:00 PM
Carolyn, I love your poem and congrats on the win....Marty
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Date: 12/27/2011 10:49:00 AM
That had to be a great reunion..I can imagine the joy that your family experienced at his safe return..Still thinking of Callaway's Garden..Sara
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Date: 12/27/2011 3:20:00 AM
Wow, Carolyn, this write makes my mouth water! And a great ending! This one must be a winner!...Love, Gert
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Date: 12/24/2011 9:33:00 AM
This makes me feel very happy and sad at the same time - to think you had to be without a loved one for so long. Wherever you are, dear, know that I think of you daily and wish you such wonderful good times at Christmas and for the new year. Love, daver
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Date: 12/20/2011 2:06:00 PM
Lovely sweet write - sure to be a big winner. Many congrats on all your wins : ) I had to say it, LOL
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Date: 12/17/2011 7:29:00 AM
Very nice write on 'Good Luck Meal'.Best wishes.
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Date: 12/17/2011 5:28:00 AM
Grrrrrreat idea, Carolyn. This is a hooot. Much enjoyed! Love, Gwendolen
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Date: 12/16/2011 1:01:00 PM
Enjoyed the rich memory in this..
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