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'hello Chris' - Dash Or No Dash

Anxious looks and sweaty palms I am sure there is no need for qualms This man might be a mystery Surely there is no need to feel so jittery Eventually he showed up I was staring at him over my coffee cup Nowhere near to what I imagined My mom always said it’s wrong to sit and examine So tell me Chris, should I remove those dashes? Or will my poem end up in ashes? By: Wilma N. Neels Contest: First Words over Coffee - 5 Couplets Only 7th Place

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/26/2011 5:44:00 AM

Congratulations Wilma on your win in Michael's contest. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/25/2011 4:53:00 PM

Congratulations on your win..Sara

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 4/25/2011 12:32:00 PM

Congratulations on your 7th place win with this wonderful write, I enjoyed the read. Caryl

Tahera Mannan

Date: 4/25/2011 4:28:00 AM

Loved his meeting of yours Wilma. Many congrats my dear friend.

Jack Horne

Date: 4/24/2011 7:26:00 AM

Many congratulations : )

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/24/2011 6:53:00 AM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of Michael, Wilma

Kash Poet

Date: 4/24/2011 6:16:00 AM

Hi Wilma--how r u ?Congrats on your win--kash

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/24/2011 5:17:00 AM

a real smart, playful piece, wilmsy! my best CHEERS for the well-deserved win! :) hugggs

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/23/2011 5:26:00 PM

Chris is a great guy and I do hope you meet one day, Wilma. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Elaine George

Date: 4/23/2011 4:55:00 PM

Dash - or no dash. I use them all the time. Wonderful tribute to a very talented writer, Wilma. Love, Lainie

Constance La France

Date: 4/23/2011 2:05:00 PM

Congratulations, Wilma, on your win in Michael's contest with this fun and delightful poem~~

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/23/2011 1:48:00 PM

Congrats Wilma dear on your fantastic win in Michael's contest with first meeting with Chris..he is .."the man" and one day maybe will come true luv.. u never know with Chris .. enjoy a big win with luv..my friend..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/23/2011 12:43:00 PM

haha, I just read Joyce's comment. yes, enquiring minds want to know! What is he like for real??? Congratulations on your win, wilma!! Glad to see Frank got on this list thru your poetry.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/23/2011 11:43:00 AM

tell us about him Wilma. We all want to know. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/20/2011 12:14:00 AM

Nicely done, Wilma. Chris would be a fascinating person to meet.But no need to be nervous! I have a feeling he is a puddy cat!

Sidney Hall Mad Poet

Date: 4/15/2011 5:16:00 PM

How is Chris? Who is this rival? Where you at Chris? She's mine, mine I tell ya. Lovely poem girlfriend. Give me his digits will call him and give him what for.

Audrey Haick

Date: 4/15/2011 1:24:00 PM

Congratulations on becoming a life time member of PS! You so deserving of this Wilma!. Cool write for another awesome poet, Chris A. Humor and wit he is also well known for. Have a great weekend! Love, Annalise

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 4/15/2011 8:50:00 AM

Congrats on becoming a life time member on the soup. This is a cute poem Wilma and I must say mystery always gets my curiosity. Have a great day. God Bless Phyl

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/14/2011 6:03:00 PM

Very cute Wilma.. and Chris is a fine poet to meet ..he is so funny.. and a great guy.. good luck in the contest.. your questions and rhymes are dynamic luv..

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/14/2011 1:30:00 PM

Enjoyed this good natured piece Wilma!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/14/2011 12:55:00 PM

Enjoyed the wit and the humor in this lovely write, Wilma

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/14/2011 12:01:00 PM

ohh, so cool, wilmsy!! chris finally met his match in the wits game.. sensational!! winning bet for me! :) hugggs to you.:) nete

Kash Poet

Date: 4/14/2011 11:30:00 AM

Nice humour here Wilma,Enjoyed.--kash

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 4/14/2011 10:15:00 AM

ok here I am missy, lol, told you no skinning alive happens-- you are so witty ;) no wonder at all why you're causing near-collisions on the road ;) & love that question, Chris--to dash or not dash when she sees you ;) --kidding; gosh, I think there's a bevy of girls who hound you Chris, come on admit it ;) ei but seriously, it'd be so awesome to meet up with you guys! a Soup convention would be cool to meet Soupers don't you think? ok lemme see your eyelid poem--hugs to you

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/14/2011 8:47:00 AM

We always get jittery meeting new people, Wilma. Was you poem written for Chris Aechtner? That's a fellow I'd like to meet as well. Such an awesome poet. I had a good laugh reading the last verse. I hope Chris sees this entry. Enjoyed it very much. Best wishes in the contest, Love, Carolyn