Antitriskadekaphobiapolemicist

Why are we so afraid of the number thirteen?
It is only an integer between twelve and fourteen.
Mathematics would not be too fine
if there was no square root of one hundred sixty-nine.
If thirteen is unlucky as one man says,
then why is it worn by Alex Rodriguez?
In sports, Alex was not the only man.
The number was also worn by Wilt Chamberlain.
There is one other sports notable everyone should know.
The Dolphins gave the number to Dan Marino.
There are many tall building rising from the ground.
Why can’t one with a thirteenth floor be found?
This is the thirteenth line.  I could have stopped here.
I’m adding a fourteenth line for those who have the fear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Bagnall Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 5:13 AM
Nice - I liked Line 14 made me smile :) Congrats on the placement
Dufresne Avatar
March 5, 2011 at 6:33 PM
hey good one Robert.. congrats to you
Maverick Avatar
March 5, 2011 at 12:12 AM
good to see your win today Robert. best wishes.
Gorelick Avatar
March 4, 2011 at 6:17 AM
This one is just to much for me...a very cool write and I congratulate you on yur big win. BG
Brown Avatar
March 4, 2011 at 4:49 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Robert. I can just imagine Paula sitting there trying to pronounce some of the words in her contest. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Not surprised to see you scoring high with this creative write, Robert. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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March 3, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Congrats Robert on another big win in Paula's contest .. awesome write.. wonderful win my friend ..enjoy with luv..
Tate Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 3:59 PM
Robert you have written about 13 in a masterful way. I would never have guessed the meaning of the polysyllable word in the title. Thanks for your comments on the key of F poem
Devonshire Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 2:04 PM
You make some great points about misperceptions of the number 13, Robert. One of the quarterbacks playing in the pros now is number 13 as well. I'm having a senior moment, but it might be Michael Vick or Aaron Rodgers. Anyway, this is a great entry for the contest and I love the amusing name you came up with! Love, Carolyn
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February 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM
LOL! Great writing as usual, Robert. I enjoyed. Always, Annalise
Roberts Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM
good entry for the contest
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