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Almost Picture Perfect

Rain has been plentiful lately, the grass is emerald green,
A beautiful lush carpet, thoughts of a Monet it does evoke,
Four acres of rolling land comprises our country scene,
Our home on the hill is partially hidden, not by Ash or Oak,
It’s really quite simple, our josh darn lawnmower’s broke.



Written by Lee Ramage
For Francine Robert’s contest
“One English Quintain”
Placement: Third

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/6/2011 10:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in Francine's "One English Quintain" contest Lee. Love, Carol

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/6/2011 9:35:00 PM

Thanks Carol. Nice to see the contests getting judged more quickly. Lee

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 9/6/2011 9:20:00 AM

Got me with the last line! congrats! BG

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/6/2011 9:34:00 PM

It was true, while my husband rushed to complete our front deck, he thought he'd leave the lawn until last minute before company arrived... that's when he discovered the lawnmower was broken. YUK. thanks for your comments. Lee

David Williams

Date: 9/6/2011 3:15:00 AM

hey Lee congrats on another brilliant win..David

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/6/2011 9:33:00 PM

Just lucky lately, thanks so much David. Lee

Caryl Ramsdale

Date: 9/6/2011 2:04:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in Francine Robert's One English Quintain poetry contest.

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/6/2011 9:32:00 PM

Thanks Caryl. Lee

Shani Fassbender

Date: 9/5/2011 10:42:00 PM

Lee, this is so poetically flowing and puts you in this beautiful place...then the last phrase funnies are laugh out loud perfect! Congrats on your placement in this contest!

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/5/2011 11:22:00 PM

Thanks Shani so much. It really is based on a true story, you should have seen how long our grass was. Much appreciated. Lee

John Freeman

Date: 9/5/2011 9:28:00 PM

Any excuse will do Lee, Smile. Congratulations on your third place. Agape, Moses

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/5/2011 11:21:00 PM

My pleasure! thanks Lee

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/5/2011 9:19:00 PM

CONGRATS LEE ON THIRD PLACE WITH ANOTHER GRAND ENTRY LUV..

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/5/2011 11:20:00 PM

Thanks again Linda-Marie. greatly appreciated. Lee

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/5/2011 9:12:00 PM

sounds like my house 1 whole week to take care of the yard [no power hurricane] and the mower breaks! GAH! Nice win! Light & Love

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/5/2011 11:20:00 PM

Debbie, was so glad to hear you were safe and sound. A little grass is but a mere inconvenience in the grand scheme of things. Thanks so much. Lee

Joyce Johnson

Date: 9/5/2011 8:59:00 PM

I knew this would be a winner Lee. congratulations. Joyce

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/5/2011 9:06:00 PM

Thanks so much Joyce, appreciate your optimism. Appreciate you taking the time to provide me feedback. Lee

Francine Roberts

Date: 9/5/2011 8:17:00 PM

congrats on your third place win in the contest Lee, laughed out loud at your last line

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/5/2011 8:24:00 PM

Thanks so much Francine, and its a totally true story. It took my Hubbie 4 truck loads of grass to clear the yard, almost sold the crop for hay to a farmer... ;) Thanks again. Lee

Dinda Minardi

Date: 9/3/2011 10:24:00 AM

hahaha... enjoyed this one, too.

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/5/2011 3:44:00 PM

Glad to make you smile. Lee

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 9/2/2011 2:40:00 PM

Haha, that last line sure made me snicker, what a very enlightening twist ;) Very descriptive write that I really enjoyed, Lee :D Wish you the best in the contest :D

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/5/2011 3:45:00 PM

Its a true story, glad you found it funny. Lee

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/1/2011 9:37:00 PM

GREAT punch line, Lee. Francine will love the humor. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/1/2011 9:44:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn, unfortunately it is a true story... just got our lawnmower fixed today, feels like we were haying. Love Lee

Wilma Neels

Date: 8/31/2011 12:13:00 PM

This one is so cute Lee, I especially love the ending.. good luck for the contest ;) tc Wilma

Lee Ramage
Date: 8/31/2011 10:37:00 PM

Thanks Wilma, appreciate you taking the time to comment. Its funny... but true! Lee

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/31/2011 11:53:00 AM

You managed to amuse us in five lines. Very fine job. Good luck.

Lee Ramage
Date: 8/31/2011 10:36:00 PM

Thanks Joyce,I'd be laughing but its true! ;) Lee

Tracy Edwards

Date: 8/31/2011 9:26:00 AM

Very cool Lee xxx

Lee Ramage
Date: 8/31/2011 9:52:00 AM

thanks Tracie, you should just see our yard, there are weeds over a foot high in spots.... we're renting a lawnmower today. Ours is being repaired ...3 weeks later. Take care Lee