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."

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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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
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Date: 6/13/2010 3:31:00 AM
Excellent historical Limerick Gerard, many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James
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Date: 6/12/2010 7:20:00 PM
Congratulations, Gerard on your worthy first place Poem. Agape, Moses
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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 ....
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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"
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Date: 6/12/2010 8:11:00 AM
Congratulations Gerard!! A quote worth repeating.....however, those deaf ears are not hearing !! Well done! ~ Carrie
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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
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Date: 6/11/2010 6:22:00 PM
Good one, enjoyed this limerick..P.D.
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