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At any rate, she knew she wasn’t alone With both the baritone and guy with the trombone ‘Twas hard to tell wearing the blindfold Which was holding onto the bricks of gold She decided to have fun and play along Drew the line at joining their silly drinking song She found herself lounging on a bearskin And in a crinoline feeling quite feminine So far the sideline was odd yet somewhat divine When she recalled needing to catch a flight by nine No time for shopping in spite of having gold to blow At any rate, she had a plane to catch and had to go AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on August 17, 2018 for PREMIERE CONTEST NO.170 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 4TH and on January 18, 2018 for contest AT ANY RATE, IT WILL BE FAST MOVING sponsored by JULIA WARD

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Date: 8/22/2018 6:40:00 AM
Line, I read this several times to get the full effect. You kept me guessing but I couldn't shake the feeling that the woman was in Las Vegas, blindfolded of course, and knew her time to leave was approaching. Very interesting! Enjoyed picturing her in the crinoline on the bearskin rug, trying to remember if she was with the baritone or the guy with the trombone. Congrats on a great win in Brian's contest. Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 8/22/2018 7:14:00 AM
Been there often enough to confirm that Las Vegas is a most likely background for this one for sure. LOL - thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Carolyn.
Date: 8/22/2018 3:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Interesting, creative.
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Date: 8/22/2018 7:14:00 AM
Thanks, Susan. Much appreciated.
Date: 8/19/2018 9:19:00 PM
Congratulations, Line, for your contest placement on this short list of winners! Well done! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 8/19/2018 11:09:00 PM
Thanks, Sandra. Some things cannot be explained. LOL
Date: 8/19/2018 5:27:00 PM
Congratulations on making this short winner's list with this unique offering Line! ; )
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Date: 8/19/2018 6:33:00 PM
I'm as surprised as you are, Connie!
Date: 8/19/2018 3:19:00 PM
Congratulations for your win Line :)
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Date: 8/19/2018 4:08:00 PM
Thanks, Heidi. Much appreciated.
Date: 8/19/2018 5:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Line, thoroughly enjoyed reading your well written poem. :))
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Date: 8/19/2018 10:36:00 AM
Thanks, Roy. Much appreciated.
Date: 8/19/2018 2:56:00 AM
fun poem - congrats on winner.
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Date: 8/19/2018 10:36:00 AM
Thanks, Virginia. Much appreciated.

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