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The Chair {personification} In Couplet Form

I sit at the end of your final stroll Setting you free is my only goal At the end of your life so tired and beat I quietly offer, “Please take a seat” I suddenly notice as you’re strapped in Your victim’s father cracks a wide grin For this day he has waited so many years Is that your mother shedding all of those tears? I’m sorry; you thought I would be all polite Boy I am the darkness you fear in the night Thomas Edison got the fame for inventing me Though it was Harold P. Brown; a loyal employee The first to meet me met a fiery fate In 1890 I released William Kemmler’s hate In 1899 Martha Place came to dance with me First woman fried in the entire world’s history I truly enjoy when I get to serve company Especially delicious was my friend Ted Bundy To one simple fact there is truly no doubt I’m the gateway to Hell, come on check it out I was truly invented to serve just one goal I’m simply here to separate the body and soul They all think their evil until them and I meet I’m Sizzling Sally please come taste my heat Old Smokey, Old Sparky hell it’s all the same Smoke them or fry-em boys this is my game Written for Deborah's contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 3/4/2009 9:07:00 AM
Dear Michael - Congratulations on your WIN in Deborah's contest! Peace always, John
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Date: 3/4/2009 12:01:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Debbie's contest Michael Rgds Brian
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Date: 3/3/2009 9:03:00 PM
Concratulations Michael on placing, You wrote an amazing poem...Raul
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Date: 3/3/2009 4:39:00 PM
Electrifrying piece of work MJ.-Always Alexandra
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Date: 3/2/2009 10:56:00 PM
excellent write in my favourite form!! loved all the rhymes... congrats!! loved this line 'I was truly invented to serve just one goal I’m simply here to separate the body and soul' great job!! ~ Arany
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Date: 3/2/2009 2:16:00 PM
Cogratulations, Michael, on your wn in Debbie's contest with this excellent couplet. Very interesting history! Love, Robin
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Date: 3/2/2009 9:56:00 AM
Congratulations on placing with this great poem Michael! I didn't get mine entered in time. Way to go! ~Tru~
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Date: 3/2/2009 8:18:00 AM
YAY Yippeeeee Yahooo Michael!!! Warmest congrats on your awesome win in Debbie's contest! Way to go! Love & hugs, Shar xoxo
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Date: 3/2/2009 6:56:00 AM
Congratulations, Michael, for your winning poem being placed in the Chair's Tale contest! ~ love, Carrie
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Date: 2/28/2009 7:16:00 AM
wow wht a chair to write about! I wrote about the kithen chair. I love the verse "im simpley hear to seperate the body from the soul. plus it gives us a history lesson.
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Date: 2/12/2009 7:15:00 PM
Michael, you're right. We came from the opposite ends of the spectrum here. Your piece is stunning and captivating! Best of luck to you, and thank for your feedback! Donna G.
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Date: 2/10/2009 9:34:00 PM
good luck on the contest. this is a great write from "old sparky's" point of view .....great job
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Date: 2/8/2009 12:35:00 PM
Dark Dad, even for you this poem give me kills.
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Date: 2/8/2009 12:59:00 AM
Best wishes with this one Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your kind words
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Date: 2/7/2009 9:03:00 PM
oh my, Michael. This chair really has a story to tell. lAnd it took you to do it. Good luck in the contest. A winner for sure. Thanks for reading my stuff. Joyce
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Date: 2/7/2009 7:59:00 PM
Smart one here Michael, Great work as always...Raul
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Date: 2/7/2009 7:19:00 AM
Whoa! Such a unique and awesome idea incredibly well written! Clever man! So, well done! Exceptionally sizzling! : ) Good luck Michael! Love, Shar
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Date: 2/7/2009 3:23:00 AM
Holy Moley, this is hot (pun definalty intended) wow, you are on fire (again, totally intentional) today Michael, this rocks! What better chair to write about than "The Chair" very original, and a winner for sure - excellent writing, my friend, excellent! Love, Kristin
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Date: 2/7/2009 2:50:00 AM
Now there is a different twist to the chair saga.... Good luck MJ ... Must plug-out now !!
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