Deflated

your critical words
flatten me like a pancake -
please pass the syrup
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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July 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM
congrats Susan, and thanks for helping me see that i had one line totally wrong... Now thanks to you i created 2 new bottom lines. I like the new way i ended my poem... you are awesome... by the way, your name looks familiar. You have entered my contest right. Well never mind that, thanks. I can't even follow my own contest..lol.. always,..p.d.
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM
so glad this got a TOP win. Congrats , sweetie.
Onclaud Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 11:44 PM
this one i rermeber.. real winner, susan! congrats! :) hugggs
Muzzey Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 5:40 PM
What a funny write Susan, the last line says it all, love it. I enjoyed the read. Caryl
Dufresne Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 4:38 PM
haha very funny Susan. Atta way to roll with the punches and slide with the syrup.
Devonshire Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 2:48 PM
LOVE your sense of humor, Susan. Have any extra syrup? Awesome! Love, Carolyn
Horne Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 1:32 PM
A very witty haiku, Susan. Love it
Rutherford Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Love your sense of humor Susan. Words do flatten when angry. Anne
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 11:25 PM
hahaha, how clever this is, Susan!!!
Sweetheart Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 3:10 PM
wow Susan..so much emotion in three lines .. words can be harsh or pleasant.. but once spoken can have lasting effect as this piece my friend.. awesome as u luv..
K. Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Oh shucks... I can't help but feel this one, Susan-- I really liked how you ended this, asking for syrup...
Mehta Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Lovely expression with apt images, Susan
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