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As Lenin Once Infamously Said...

They are spending each last printed dollar. They ignore us out here who still holler: "Better tighten your belt, or what might be felt is the noose slipping under your collar."

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Susan Keogh

Date: 6/13/2010 12:31:00 PM

What a great piece of poetry From a great man You inspire many.... And most of all to a wonderful husband. Congrats on your win!! Love, Susan

James Fraser

Date: 6/13/2010 3:31:00 AM

Excellent historical Limerick Gerard, many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James

John Freeman

Date: 6/12/2010 7:20:00 PM

Congratulations, Gerard on your worthy first place Poem. Agape, Moses

Sean Kelly

Date: 6/12/2010 8:50:00 AM

Yeahhh , hang-em-high , GK Jr and a well deserved win for you also . Clever / witty and well delivered ....

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/12/2010 8:17:00 AM

Congrats Gerard on your big win in the Limerick contest with this wonderful write .. tighten your belt is right my friend.. we will all be thin before its over..haha.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/12/2010 8:11:00 AM

Congratulations Gerard!! A quote worth repeating.....however, those deaf ears are not hearing !! Well done! ~ Carrie

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/12/2010 8:00:00 AM

Gerard, this was the last entry received and darned if it didn't belong at the top! Congratulations on your first-place victory. Love, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/11/2010 6:22:00 PM

Good one, enjoyed this limerick..P.D.