Bloody Nothing

No response
To my emails
Your name’s not in queue
   I pull off a hangnail
   Ripping skin too


7/9/11
Received 6th place in "any poem goes" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
November 7, 2013 at 3:47 PM
still love this one!! soupmail.
Dietrich Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 3:39 PM
This is one of your best ever, Susan. BIG congrats in this contest.
Rozario Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Terrific tanka Susan...many congrats..;)
Brown Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 5:41 AM
Congratulations on your win in ~SKAT~'s "TANKA ME" contest Susan. An honor to share placement with you. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 3:31 AM
CONGRATS SUSAN ON A STELLAR WRITE AND WIN LUV .. A VIVID VISION ..U ALWAYS MAKE A STRONG STATEMENT ..
A   Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 7:07 PM
SUSAN, congratulations with your "Tanka me this, Tanka me that, Tanka me any poem you want :-) LOL.... what a title.. Love it and enjoyed stopping by all my sisters tanka winners... good night... LUV~PD
Gasun Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 3:11 PM
My hearty congratulations on your win, dear Susan! love/ hugs:)LG
A  Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 2:12 PM
S, Congrats on your win' luv * Siddy
Brown Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 6:25 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest Susan. Love, Carol
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November 26, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Congratulations on your win. I really enjoyed Reading your poem! Lori
Quigley Avatar
November 24, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Ohhhhh. This one hurt. Congrats Susan
A   Avatar
November 23, 2011 at 11:40 PM
SUSAN, ;-) stopping by to wish you and everyone a happy THANKSGIVING! Also to congratulate you in my "any poem goes contest`" Have yourself a wonderful and lovely holiday. God Bless,.. p.d.
The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
October 26, 2011 at 6:12 PM
This one really shows the emotions Susan-nice! Thanks kindly for my placement in your fun contest-I am really happy about it. Look forward to your next :)
Ekpemandu Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 2:37 PM
hmmm....
Dietrich Avatar
October 10, 2011 at 2:32 AM
Sounds like a case of bad nerves all that waiting!! I just bite my poor nails off . Guess I am nervous and don't even realize it. I really like this one, Susan!
Fraser Avatar
October 8, 2011 at 9:37 AM
The hangnails, rag nails can be real sore at times, definitely ouchy ouch. Have a lovely weekend Susan :)
Devonshire Avatar
October 6, 2011 at 3:22 PM
I'd llike to get rid of a few "hangnails" too, Susan. Well said! Love, Carolyn
Sivey Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Great short poem...They get harder the fewer words you write. You did very well with this one! Terrific write!!
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October 5, 2011 at 9:24 PM
We will always love our mom's poems... this is a great dedication... Happy Day's Are Here
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