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faint scent
of peppermint
permeates
his linens.

limp puppet
lies motionless
waiting for puppeteer.

By: Joyce Johnson
9/18/2012

For Contest Septolet the Puppet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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September 29, 2012 at 12:47 AM
Joyce, Congratulations, with your awesome entry in Nette's "SEPTOLET THE PUPPET" show.. I had fun following her contest... always~ PD
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September 28, 2012 at 8:05 AM
Big conratulations Joyce xx
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September 28, 2012 at 5:57 AM
I loved the path you chose for this contest Joyce. Cheers on your fantastic win!
Brown Avatar
September 28, 2012 at 5:25 AM
Congratulations on your win in this "Septolet The Puppet" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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September 27, 2012 at 5:05 PM
GOOD one..specially like the last stanza. Congrats once again. BG
Dietrich Avatar
September 27, 2012 at 4:56 PM
wonderful one you wrote, Joyce. Very creative. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Guzzi Avatar
September 27, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Reminds me of Charley Macarthy in his box? Congrad's on your win Light & Love
Poet Avatar
September 27, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Very nice Joyce!Congrats on your win in Nette's contest.
Sweetheart Avatar
September 26, 2012 at 10:01 PM
CONGRATS JOYCE ON A MARVELOUS WRITE AND WIN LUV ..
Richards Avatar
September 26, 2012 at 2:59 PM
This is so fun.......has a cleverness about it! Congrats on your win, dear Joyce!
Horne Avatar
September 19, 2012 at 11:26 AM
lol, love the peppermint line - this witty one is sure to be a big winner, Joyce : )
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