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Just Stick It To Me, Please

Wednesday night, hard at work We strove to get the paper out; Our goal to met the deadline And secure the daily routes. But then an accident occurred, A case of slice and dice and dread. A finger slipped, now padded tip Was hanging by a thread. Unable to stop the flow of blood, The victim quite distressed We opted for the ER All hoping for the best. And luckily the doc on call Was ready to perform. "The bark is worst than the bite, The blood worst than the harm. He raised two hands, t'was plain to see To him it didn't matter. "Stitches or glue, it's up to you." All eyes lent toward the latter. A questioning smile to prompt my choice Which all but put me at my ease. I shook my head and closed my eyes "Just stick it to me, please." A true, if colorful presentation co/my mom-Reta Pruitt August 17,2018

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Date: 9/18/2018 5:41:00 AM
Finding humor in adversity I see Reta, not a bad trait at all. Well done and all my best to you.'
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Date: 9/7/2018 5:28:00 PM
This is really funny! Again, very well written and rhymed. You have a knack not only for poetry but for story telling as well. I would assume it was with red face you received those stitches!!....80)
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Reta Pruitt
Date: 9/15/2018 9:27:00 PM
Pat, Thank you for your very nice comments and for stopping by. I loved 'Beware Of Dog.' Best wishes, Reta.
Date: 8/19/2018 1:31:00 PM
Ahh, it was a really nice poem and certainly an enjoyable one to read, these small cuts can be really painful and often take days to heal, during this time all of our activities are limited, good luck and have a really nice day
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Date: 8/20/2018 9:03:00 AM
Thanks Faraz, so pleasant to hear from you. It seems the finger will be as good as new in no time. Your concern is deeply appreciated. Thanks again..Reta

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