Disowned-Contest

A friend gave a Xmas potluck,
I couldn't boil just water.
Took two pies for a buck.
Mother said I'm not her daughter!




















12-17-2020
Contest:Chastushka
Sponsor:Andrea Diectrich

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Paul Callus

December 29, 2020 at 12:40 PM

This is quite creative, Alexis; in fact it took me a couple of reads before my face beamed up :) Congratulations on a merited win. ~ Wishing you all the very best for a New Year filled with serenity, tenacity, and good health, my friend. // paul

Jan Allison

December 27, 2020 at 3:48 PM

you made me smile my friend, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

December 27, 2020 at 10:26 AM

Congratulations on your win, Alexis. Happy New Year. Hugs Eve

Paula Goldsmith

December 26, 2020 at 10:56 AM

Congratulations on your win. So you took, "Took two pies for a buck." What a deal you got. Enjoy your win with blessings....................

John Watt

December 25, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Good one, Alexis! Never easy living up to the expectations of parents... congrats on your win, my friend and merry Christmas ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

December 24, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Merry Christmas too!!

Alexis Y.

December 24, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Merry Christmas to you too, my friend. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis

Andrea Dietrich

December 24, 2020 at 5:33 PM

I had to stop and think about that one for a second (the last line) and then realized it was using reported speech!! VERY cute one. Congrats in my contest, Alexis!

Alexis Y.

December 24, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Hi Andrea, Thank you so much. You hosted a good contest. I appreciate my placement in your contest:-)Alexis