Citizen Or Subject

They sit upon their seats of power,
Ruminating  each hour after hour,
For words that protect them,
So we'll reelect them
To keep them in their ivory tower.






For John Freeman contest  first place
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Fraser Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Many congratulations on your win in John's contest Joyce >> James
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July 20, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Big congratulations to you on your wonderful win John’s in contest, thanks for the support. Don’t drop your passionate pen, keep writing! With love, always, Adeleke
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July 20, 2010 at 5:20 AM
Congratulations Joyce on your win in John Freeman's contest "Citizens or Subjects". Love, Carol
White Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 8:20 PM
Well stated Joyce- Congrats to you
Mehta Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 7:36 PM
Congrats on the first place win Joyce
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July 19, 2010 at 7:24 PM
Many congratulations on your Ace, Joyce. Agape, Moses
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July 19, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Congrats Joyce on your big numbr one in John's political Limerick contest .. a great one my friend.. enjoy.. with luv..
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July 18, 2010 at 8:38 PM
This is excellent in form and theme, Joyce. Luv, Andrea
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July 18, 2010 at 3:54 PM
Johns going to love this one. Perfect meter and flow..and message. BG
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July 18, 2010 at 3:41 PM
Which is slowly crashing down around them Joyce.. luv your last line for sure.. good luck in John's new contest.. my entry is ZIP IT... nice to have u back my friend...sorely missed your words.. so wonderful..with luv..
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July 18, 2010 at 2:12 PM
Excellent entry, Joyce. You're one of the best limerick writers on this site! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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