Bone of Contention

A bone of contention can be chewed until nothing worth having is left to be won. May 20, 2022 Naani Poetry Contest Sponsored by Joseph May 21 syllables checked with howmanysyllables
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Alex Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 9:14 AM
Wow! Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Very wisely put Jenna! The art of reconciliation is a carefully refined skill. Congratulations on your win. Nice use of metaphor.
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 12:31 PM
Thanks a lot, Sam.
Chamberlain Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 5:33 AM
Congratulations on your winning placement.
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 6:12 AM
Thank you.
Seeker Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 7:19 PM
So relevant to those engaged in needless strife ~ congrats on your win, Jenna
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 6:12 AM
That's certainly true. Thank you.
Mohn Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 4:22 PM
So true indeed Jenna...congratulations :)
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 6:11 AM
Thanks, David.
Calasibetta Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 3:53 PM
Very clever and insightful write! Congratulations in the contest. :)Paulette
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 6:11 AM
Thanks.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 3:08 PM
What a clever expression! Congratulations on your top win ~ Mala
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 6:11 AM
Thank you
Poet Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 1:06 PM
Very nicely penned Jenna, Congrats on your win
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 6:11 AM
Thanks
Dietrich Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 12:57 PM
very very clever. Congrats on the deserved win.
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 6:11 AM
Thanks
Goldsmith Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 12:22 PM
Congratulations on your win. So true. Cute picture. Have a blessed day..............
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 6:11 AM
Thank you
May Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 12:21 PM
So true Jenna, Congrats on your win
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 6:10 AM
Thank you very much, Joseph.
Mcconnell Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 8:42 AM
Great piece of brevity Jenna, with real good imagery too. Have great weekend, Gordon
Logan Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 9:35 AM
Hi Gordon. Thank you very much. I hope your weekend is swell, too.
Messina Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 4:10 AM
Great write, Jenna. true it is...Best wishes in the contest. Thanks for your recent visit. Charlie
Logan Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 5:12 AM
Thank you, Charlie, and you're welcome.
Kavanagh  Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 12:48 PM
This one is so true Jenna, great message, a bone of contention indeed eats itself alive, all the best for contest, cheers David
Logan Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 5:11 AM
Thanks an awful lot, David.
Koplin Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 12:47 PM
Indeed, that can describe so many things. Awesome!
Logan Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 5:11 AM
as it was meant to, Mark. Thanks!
Cunningham Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 12:13 PM
That us so true Jenna, reminds me of relatives arguing over a will. Good luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend. Tom
Logan Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 5:11 AM
Thanks, Tom. Happy weekend to you, too!
Hankins Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 11:29 AM
This is so, so true, Jenna. One of the best submissions I've read for this contest. Good luck!
Logan Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 5:10 AM
aww, thanks a lot for liking it so well, Milt.
Bauer Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 10:50 AM
Brilliant! Best of luck in the contest, Jenna!
Logan Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 5:10 AM
Thanks so much, Ilene.
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