Dad Ran

The town was having a county fair To the event carnival came Daddy and his brother worked So to the carnival They could go that day In the fields hoed Cotton picked Earned a Dime Fun Much joy Excitement Inside the tent Animals, trapeze Acrobats, many clowns Someone lit a cigarette Carelessly tossed aside match 'pon straw Tiny spark then a flame roars_dad ran Sponsor: Lisa Cooper~Dark Poetess Contest:Unnamed County Fair Double inverted Nonet

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Painted Hunter

Date: 7/23/2012 3:16:00 PM

Ha! "dad ran"...very cool, Sarah. And yes...I believe it was purple!

Omojewve Emmanuel Brown

Date: 7/22/2012 7:21:00 AM

Wow I think you are good in stories Sara. I enjoyed it. wonderful! your children will enjoy you this summer time. I love reading your work. Ciao.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/22/2012 7:09:00 AM

great imagery and I luv the Nonet form.. Sara.. nicely penned for Lisa's contest giving it that country glow.. best of luck luv..

Jack Horne

Date: 7/22/2012 6:24:00 AM

I think I would have joined your dad in running, lol. Very much enjoyed this, my friend - love the sweet stories about your family

Sherese Gooden

Date: 7/21/2012 8:33:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Sara. Enjoyed your poetry as always.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/21/2012 4:49:00 PM

what a bummer for the poor carnival to catch on fire. Great way to incorporate the title, Dad Ran. I enjoyed this.

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/21/2012 2:09:00 PM

If I saw dad running, I'd be off too! I wouldn't be around to find out what's going on! This is a fantastic write full of festivities! I really loved the creativity you bestowed upon it! Great Work!!

Bl Devnath

Date: 7/21/2012 2:05:00 PM

Interesting,my sweet friend, enjoyed the poem. Best wishes for the contest. Loved always, bl