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Polka Dot Crazy

My uncle's polka dot bow-tie is markedly symbolic, For he has been, throughout his life, a fervent spotaholic. His patient wife, dear Dottie, with whom he is quite besotted Will only buy him underpants if suitably bespotted! Punctilious with spellings, it will come as no surprise, That he delights to cross the T's and gaily dots the I's. And even as a lad when bad concussion laid him low, To see those spots before his eyes had minimised the blow! So when he goes out walking with his pet dalmation,Spot His coat aburst with polka dots, he doesn't care a jot! I doubt he'll ever mend his ways for everybody knows 'A leopard cannot change his spots' - or so the saying goes! 18/01/19 'Polka dot poetry contest' : Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh

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Date: 6/24/2021 12:55:00 AM
Congratulations!
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Date: 2/27/2021 6:31:00 AM
Very clever Wendy. Congratulations.
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Date: 2/6/2020 6:26:00 AM
Wendy, congrats on your humorous write!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/26/2021 1:24:00 AM
Thank you for the encouragement,Kim.
Date: 2/5/2020 2:47:00 PM
Wendy, congratulations on your first place win! David
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/5/2020 3:39:00 PM
Thank you so much, David!
Date: 2/5/2020 1:22:00 PM
This made me laugh out loud multiple times, Wendy. I love his pet dalmation, Spot, and your cute words "spotaholic" and "bespotted", all with rhyme and rhythm perfectly rendered. Congrats ~ John
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/5/2020 3:38:00 PM
I'm so pleased it amused you, John! It was an unusual theme set by Edward Ibeh which created this character in my mind's eye!
Date: 2/5/2020 1:10:00 PM
Wendy, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest _Constance
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/5/2020 1:12:00 PM
Thank you, Constance. I wonder what prompted Edward to run with this theme?
Date: 2/5/2020 12:15:00 PM
Wendy, This is just delightful and so clever! Congratulations on your first place win.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/5/2020 1:10:00 PM
Thank you for your encouraging feedback, Sam.
Date: 1/22/2019 5:59:00 PM
Congratulations for your win Wendy :)
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/5/2020 4:04:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi.
Date: 1/22/2019 5:16:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in my contest, Wendy!:) This is a fabulous piece!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/5/2020 4:04:00 AM
Thank you for the honour, Edward.
Date: 1/22/2019 1:55:00 PM
Ha! Fabulous!!! This should take top spot! ;) Good luck in the contest! xomo
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/5/2020 4:04:00 AM
Ah - witty retort, Maureen!
Date: 1/18/2019 10:17:00 PM
Such a witty and creative poem, Wendy! I really enjoyed this one..good luck in the contest! :)
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/5/2020 4:04:00 AM
I'm glad it hit the spot, Laura!
Date: 1/18/2019 1:51:00 PM
That truly hits the spot! Bonne chance! Aloha! Rico
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/5/2020 4:02:00 AM
Thanks, Rico.
Date: 1/18/2019 12:08:00 PM
Very cute, Wendy. Imagine a man with a polka dotted tie, coat and underwear out walking "Spot." Hilarious! Best wishes in the contest, Wendy. (I had a Dottie in mine too -- she's my sister-in-law.) Hugs, Carolyn
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/19/2019 10:17:00 AM
I shall look forward to reading it, Carolyn. An unusual contest title but it's produced such wide-ranging and interesting responses.
Date: 1/18/2019 11:06:00 AM
"a fervent spotaholic." - LOVE the whole poem, but especially this word, Wendy.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/19/2019 10:16:00 AM
Well, poetic license and all that! I remember that polka dots were all the range in my 20s. Thank you for 'stopping by' to comment,Caren.

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