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Bartender, Please

If only I'd have thought Before I said good night Maybe she'd have kissed me In the pale Winter's light Sometimes I see her eyes Just staring up at me Lips a little parted Where mine are 'sposed to be Maybe I'd be married If only I'd have thought Sometimes I see children In a house we bought But I was young and shy Sometimes I think of that I could have had a home Maybe a dog and cat So she wed a banker Sometimes I see their cars Maybe I'd been rich too Not drinkin' in the bars Oh, I should have kissed her Maybe her love I'd found Now I'm old and lonely "Bartender pour a round." 8-1-2020 Contest:If Only, Maybe, Sometimes Sponsor: Silent One

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Date: 8/8/2020 2:53:00 AM
Ah tender emotions and memories that make you wish you could've done it. Beautifully penned Larry. Congratulations on your win :)
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Larry Bradfield
Date: 8/22/2020 9:27:00 PM
Thank you, Aditi
Date: 8/5/2020 11:21:00 PM
Poetic poetry is valuable and desirable. Cool verses. (next chapter of bitter vengeance could again mention banker, as we know the rhyme to describe your enemy)
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Larry Bradfield
Date: 8/22/2020 9:28:00 PM
Thank you, Sigrid!
Date: 8/5/2020 11:59:00 AM
- Of course you should have kissed her, Larry ... lovely poem :) - Congratulations on your win - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Larry Bradfield
Date: 8/5/2020 1:07:00 PM
Of course! Thank you!
Date: 8/5/2020 8:18:00 AM
A clever take on the contest, Larry... Dont drink too much.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Larry Bradfield
Date: 8/5/2020 1:07:00 PM
Thank you, S.O. Enjoyed the contest!

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