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Stones Poems Poetry Contest, Sponsor- Oliver McKeithan. Date written: 07/08/2025
Doggone it, I used to make a killin' at casinos, R o l l i n g sevens; killing em' all softly The way The Rolling Stones kill it on the stage. Brimming with confidence, I made my way back, But my Tumblin Dice came up snake eyes. "Angie," my so-called "Lady Luck" betrays me. Whenever I peek through a window of Golden opportunity, you bet she'll Paint It Black. She frowns at me, and loves to remind me, "You Can't Always Get What You Want." She coldly snatches glory Under My Thumb. She tells me my chances of recapturing My lost mojo are as good as riding Wild Horses. Across the open Appalachian badlands, Or picking up Honky Tonk Women at My local Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Gee, thanks!

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Date: 7/8/2025 3:14:00 PM
Sometimes I get caught upon bolded words but you wrote this smoothly!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/8/2025 4:20:00 PM
Thank you very much, Kim:-)
Date: 7/8/2025 7:17:00 AM
Well, if them there honky tonk gals are a turnin' you down it's all for the best Edward. Just ask the wife ;). Nice take on the theme
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/8/2025 7:45:00 AM
True dat! Thank you, Tom:-)

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