Sidney Beck Poet Shape

50 Words

50   WORDS

The man  with the rope  asked for  last  words  -  so
I  stepped to  the edge and  looked  calmly down:
That’s a dangerous edge, I said - some unlucky
guy  could  get  hurt  if  he   fell  -
I mean he could easily break
His    leg   or   arm  -
if really unlucky,
maybe  his
neck.
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Written by  Sydney Peck

Entered in   Shaz   Cheesman’s  Contest      50 Words

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Gwendolen Song June 10, 2012 at 8:34 PM Now here's a guy that I don't see much of around these waters..I saw your name on the winners' list and had to read your entry..You are such a talented poet, Syd, and it is always a pleasure to read what your creative mind has dreamed up! I super enjoyed this sarcasm...Sincerely, Gwendolen Sidney Beck June 11, 2012 at 1:04 AM Gwen...it is very kind of you to say such glowing words.....i enjoy writing it is true, and especially if it's possible to get a humorous or (in this case) sarcastic tone.....best wishes and thanks again....Syd

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 8, 2012 at 9:20 PM Congrats on your win, Sydney! Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Ralph Taylor June 8, 2012 at 6:15 PM Congrats, Sid. Excellent. Nice going. Ralph

Samia Ali Salama June 8, 2012 at 12:20 PM Congratulations on your win Sydney!

Carol Sunshine Brown June 8, 2012 at 11:40 AM Congratulations Sydney. Love, Carol

David Williams June 8, 2012 at 3:57 AM Sidney congrats on your win..David

Ilene Bauer June 4, 2012 at 10:46 AM i like this poem and also the way you wrote it - i can see the ledge and someone peering over it. nice one! Sidney Beck June 11, 2012 at 1:06 AM Ilene thanks very much for your comments and support, I always like to hear from soupers.....unfortunately I am not always free enough to write extensively back to everyone .....all my best wishes and thanks again...Syd