A Tribute To a Major Appliance

R emember how
                                        E ffortlessly  your 
                                        F ather  would
                                        R emove his
                                        I cy cold beer before
                                        G ame Time?
                                        E ach can was
                                        R ippling with an
                                        A phrodesiac of
                                        T he fermented grain.
                                        O h, how I still
                                        R emember those
                                        S ips he let me have...
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A. Sharma Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 1:06 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning write Dan!
Cwiak Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 6:42 AM
Thank you, Upma. There have been many times that I was stumped on a theme, but this one just seem to work when I remember those sips of beer. I appreciate your stopping to give me your comments.
A  Avatar
October 10, 2015 at 12:07 PM
Dan, Congrats on your wonderful win. **SKAT**
Cwiak Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 6:39 AM
Thanks, Skat. I appreciate your read and your words.
Roper Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 5:34 PM
Dan, I love your way of thinking congratulations on your win!!! Enjoyed reading
Cwiak Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 6:35 AM
Thanks, Eve. It just came to me when I thought of the beer my dad used to keep in there.
Haight Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 2:59 PM
Very clever take on the theme, Dan! I really enjoyed your very smooth Acrostic that reads like a mini-story! I remember those days too! Congrats on your win!
Cwiak Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 6:33 AM
Thank you, Sandra...I didn't realize my father was giving you sips of his beer too! lol I appreciate the read and your words.
Gorelick Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 1:01 PM
Now, this is original.What a nice memory..nothing wrong with a sip, in my humble opinion. congrats..you have talent. BG
Cwiak Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 6:31 AM
Thanks, Barbara. I appreciate you stopping by to read this and for your comments.
Richards Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 10:03 AM
So clever are you!! I love your twist !! And a big congratulations well deserved, Dan !!
Cwiak Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 11:04 AM
Thanks, Carrie. I had to have that memory come out, and this was the perfect forum.
Godwin Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 9:06 AM
Congratulations! CayCay
Cwiak Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 11:01 AM
Thanks, CayCay. I'm still searching for that #1 spot, but at least I have found some of my voice.
Allison Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 4:56 AM
love the clever acrostic form you used Dan - many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Cwiak Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Thanks, Jan. I do remember the sips he gave me...or I would sneak.
Ward Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 12:41 PM
That's good, Dan. GL for the contest.
Cwiak Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 2:29 PM
Thanks, Julia.
Godwin Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 7:13 PM
You are a very clever writer ... CayCay
Cwiak Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 2:31 PM
I should have sent you a this thank you before, but better late than never...lol.
Lawless Avatar
September 14, 2015 at 8:46 AM
A very interesting take on the theme and the simplicity of memories triggers..
Cwiak Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 10:34 AM
Thanks John. It seems that memories are all I have left...lol.
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