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I know I’ve not always been good He’s here with his scythe and his hood I said you’re too soon He said get up goon And harvest this hay if you would 3 June 2021 Sponsor: Line Gauthier Contest: Bite size poem No 4

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/3/2021 8:20:00 PM

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, -- Let off the hook, for a temporary reprieve, eh?! lol. Great one, Terry. Thanks, Gershon

Terry Flood
Date: 6/5/2021 6:27:00 AM

If he wasn’t such a cheap skate he’d get me a combine harvester. Huh, typical. Thanks Gershon. Terry

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/3/2021 1:08:00 PM

ha! good one, terry! i like the twist ending...

Terry Flood
Date: 6/3/2021 2:15:00 PM

Thanks Ilene. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/3/2021 11:38:00 AM

Harvest? One must make hay first! Aloha! Rico

Terry Flood
Date: 6/3/2021 11:57:00 AM

What, With that scythe swinging about? I should cocoa! Cheers. Terry

Jan Allison

Date: 6/3/2021 9:10:00 AM

good one Terry:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood
Date: 6/3/2021 11:56:00 AM

Thanks, Jan. A limerick with no smut... I feel quite faint! Terry

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/3/2021 8:38:00 AM

Lol, when he comes knocking Ill duck down behind the settee. Tom

Terry Flood
Date: 6/3/2021 11:53:00 AM

Just don’t hide in the long grass eh? Thanks, Tom. Terry

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/3/2021 8:36:00 AM

So glad it wasn't the "grim reaper," although a day harvesting hay can take a toll.

Terry Flood
Date: 6/3/2021 11:52:00 AM

I rake an acre paddock by hand so I get that. Thanks. Terry