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The Stumble And Rise, sponsor Jamie Patterson, 9/16/2025

Dancing With The Stars

Once Clara arrived, and she beamed with pride - Applause, after all they were horrified… In Autumn, a fall; The Belle of the ball; The dance of her life, where she could have died. To cry is a shame and to laugh is lame. For once down the stairs (do you know this dame?) She stumbled a waltz… Could you get her salts? She’d dance with the stars and a solid frame.
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Date: 9/17/2025 1:04:00 PM
Yeah, it's hard to dance if you're sitting in a high chair. Watch out! She's teetering! Run for your lives!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/17/2025 3:16:00 PM
LOL…thank you!
Date: 9/17/2025 11:02:00 AM
I've only seen this show a few times. I like how you put this amateur experience in the nutshell of a limerick.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/17/2025 3:14:00 PM
Really wasn’t about the show, but perhaps the title leaned as well as the stars. I was going off the sponsor’s prompt. Thank you, Hilda! :)
Date: 9/17/2025 8:08:00 AM
the dizzying prance on the floor made me smile, kim... your wit shines!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/17/2025 3:12:00 PM
LOL…thank you, Nette!
Date: 9/17/2025 8:01:00 AM
Dear Kim, I love the way you play with words, and the rhythm is fantastic, and the story you tell is so striking. I especially love the twist at the end. You've got such a great imagination! Blessings, Dear Kim, Daniel
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/17/2025 3:12:00 PM
Thank you, Daniel! :)
Date: 9/17/2025 1:24:00 AM
good one!!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/17/2025 6:32:00 AM
Thank you, my friend!
Date: 9/16/2025 8:51:00 PM
Sad, the Belle of the ball had such a fall.... :) Tragic and equally hilarious!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/17/2025 6:32:00 AM
Thank you, Valsa! :)
Date: 9/16/2025 6:14:00 PM
clever take for the contest. I liked 'she stumbled a waltz' -- funny lines...enjoy your evening, Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/16/2025 6:34:00 PM
Thank you, Sara!
Date: 9/16/2025 12:13:00 PM
- Life's challenges :) - After all, she did her best Kim :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/16/2025 12:37:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
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