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(Entry for the Just a Silly Little Poem 10 Lines or Less Poetry Contest. Sponsor: Miranda Hawley; submitted October 5, 2024 - First Place)

After driving for miles on the highway, I noticed a lump near my driveway: a black and white chunk, "Omigosh! It's a skunk and he's gone to the 'Sweet By and By' way!" I could tell it was dead because he gave off a real hum. It was funky! It was reeky and rank; it was stale and it stank and the stench of it really repulsed me!

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Date: 10/13/2024 2:41:00 PM
Well that’s put me off my supper! Congrats on your whiffy win, Jim ;-)
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Jim Healey
Date: 10/13/2024 4:30:00 PM
Thanks, Terry. But I sincerely hope you will enjoy your supper, thoughts of skunks notwithstanding! Take care. Jim
Date: 10/13/2024 1:07:00 PM
Ewwww. I'd hate to have a dead skunk in my driveway. For the inconvenience and the nasty smell of the skunk, that was I apologize. For the great rhyming and cute little silly poem, congratulations on your win in my contest.
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Jim Healey
Date: 10/13/2024 4:27:00 PM
Hi, Miranda. Thank you very much for the placement. I appreciate it. I should tell you, however, that in my part of Canada (Newfoundland) there are no skunks (or snakes, possums or porcupines)! Nevertheless, I have encountered them in my travels and their smell is vile and unmistakable! Thanks again. Take care.
Date: 10/13/2024 12:23:00 PM
Nothing compares to skunk odor! Good job, Jim. CONGRATS on your win. Janice
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Jim Healey
Date: 10/13/2024 12:25:00 PM
Thank you, Janice. So glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 10/13/2024 8:11:00 AM
Congrats on your top w2in as well Jim!
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Jim Healey
Date: 10/13/2024 11:26:00 AM
Thank you, Karen.
Date: 10/5/2024 11:47:00 PM
Made me smile!
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Jim Healey
Date: 10/6/2024 7:04:00 AM
So glad you liked it! Cheers from Newfoundland.
Date: 10/5/2024 4:32:00 PM
good one Jim:-) hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2024 4:55:00 PM
oh wow thanks so much Jim! I have almost finished "Toilet humour and Risque Rhymes" it will be my last as there is only so much poop I can push out lol - but it is written by a human and not AI lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Jim Healey
Date: 10/5/2024 4:51:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jan. Btw, I have been reading your book. I love it! Take care. J.
Date: 10/5/2024 2:28:00 PM
Hehe a real fun catchy little number there Jim! Enjoyed ….Debx
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Jim Healey
Date: 10/5/2024 2:38:00 PM
Hey, Deb! It’s not bad for a silly little poem, is it? Always happy to give you a chuckle! Regards. J.

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