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Nigel Fawcett
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What price ecstasy?
Pill at the club door You dance tonight; never more Another mourned life ~
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Pat Dickey
Date: 1/4/2009 12:29:00 PM
Wow! So few words. Sometimes that says it all. Awesome write. Love it.
Sue Mason
Date: 12/24/2008 3:26:00 PM
Awesome title/write and a sure winner in Michael's contest. I never tried it or a wine cooler either ... LOL ... I got sober in 1980 and didn't get a chance to try all the new fangled stuff that just kills ya quicker ... congratulations, Nigel on another great write!!
Chitra Lakhera
Date: 12/24/2008 10:36:00 AM
Three lines capture the whole trauma!! Just wonderful. Warmest congrats. Merry Christmas!!
Elaine George
Date: 12/24/2008 4:24:00 AM
Dear Nigel, Congratulations on your win, and warest wishes to you and your family for the HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS AND BEST NEW YEAR. Lainie
Date: 12/22/2008 1:16:00 PM
Nigel, I just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on your win in Michael's contest to my other comment. Keep up the good writing. Wishing you ongoing success. Karen
John Heck
Date: 12/22/2008 12:17:00 PM
Dear Nigel - Congratulations on your WIN in Michael's contest! Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy & Blessed holiday season. Peace always, John
Carrie Richards
Date: 12/22/2008 7:05:00 AM
A few words...yet we have read of this so often in the daily papers of such a sad events. Well done, Nigel...a winnning poem! Congratulations!
sharon weimer
Date: 12/22/2008 6:18:00 AM
Warmest congrats Nigel on your win in Michael's contest. An incredible Senryu and so well deserved. Love, Shar
Christie Moses
Date: 12/22/2008 4:13:00 AM
Congrats, my friend. I knew this one would place. Love and hugs. Alice the tinker bell sprite
Brian Strand
Date: 12/22/2008 12:33:00 AM
Congrats on your deserved success in Michaels' contest Nigel.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my postings
John Heck
Date: 12/7/2008 8:07:00 AM
A chilling look at drugs and there ultimate effect. A thought-provoking write indeed. Peace always, John
Date: 12/5/2008 2:40:00 PM
Powerful poem! Much said in just three lines. This is a timely message. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Nice job! Karen
Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 11/28/2008 2:48:00 PM
Neat rhyming... a somber piece so well articulated. Well done my friend! Best wishes, Keith
sharon weimer
Date: 11/28/2008 12:02:00 PM
So sad to think of how many young lives affected and lost. Powerful three lines. Love, Shar
Carrie Richards
Date: 11/28/2008 8:47:00 AM
A tragedy we read about too often. Simply said, but to the point! ~ Carrie
Margaret Okubo
Date: 11/28/2008 6:07:00 AM
Very profound.You have said so much in such few words.Excellent.
Robin L. Gass
Date: 11/27/2008 7:15:00 PM
This is so sad and so beautifully written. One bad choice can effect so many lives. Love Robin
p sheart
Date: 11/27/2008 11:32:00 AM
Hi Nigel Ahhh, A lot said in just three lines. Drugs are such a sad part of life. A powerful message. Here's wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving all the way from Alaska. Love Light Truth Patricia
Barbara Gorelick
Date: 11/27/2008 8:21:00 AM
Another wonderful write. Maybe we should try to get this posted at the club door. BG
Christie Moses
Date: 11/27/2008 8:20:00 AM
My friend, so much said here. Brilliant, as always. What a sad price....Love me
christopher higgins
Date: 11/27/2008 8:20:00 AM
Wow Nigel. Powerful, sad Haiku. The effects of drugs and how it dominates the night life, claiming way too many in its path. This write will is very strong Nigel....Loved it...Chris.
