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Dizzy, Dizzy

Many people have seen him But no one knows his name That easy-walking white haired man Whose made his claim to fame One day in a casino He wagered up a bet And put a hundred dollar bill On seven in roulette He won on number seven And he built himself a stack Then he went to play some cards And he won playing black-jack A drunkard fool most his life Now sober twenty years He hasn't had a single drink At least, that's what he swears He's been from place to place And he's made his claim to fame He's a solitaire aficionado man Still, no one knows his name Bring A Character To Life Poetry Contest Sponsored by Richard Lamoureux 9-4-2019

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Date: 9/8/2019 10:51:00 PM
Congrats Charles on an impressive write and win!
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Date: 9/8/2019 7:59:00 AM
Congrats on your top win!
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Date: 9/8/2019 12:39:00 AM
Just what I was looking for Charles. Congrats and thanks for entering my contest.
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Date: 9/7/2019 8:58:00 PM
Congratulations on this fictional write, Charles. I bet his been kid out to the casinos for winning to much. Hugs Eve
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Date: 9/7/2019 6:48:00 PM
Congrats on your top win Charles..
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Date: 9/7/2019 6:30:00 PM
G'day Charles … great to read with simple but honest lines that make a pleasure to read on a topic that's unusual, but interesting indeed - well done Charles - Lindsay
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Date: 9/5/2019 4:36:00 AM
I wish it was my name...I can do with a break like that...A wonderful write...
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Date: 9/4/2019 8:16:00 PM
Oh, good luck in the contest and a fave ....Maria Hugs
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Date: 9/4/2019 8:15:00 PM
Wow, you certainly know how to set the scene. I was captivated from start to finish, the mark of a good story teller leaving the reader wanting more. Now I want to know his name. Is there a sequel?....Maria Hugs
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Date: 9/4/2019 5:35:00 PM
gosh, I am really impressed. I could not quite grasp enough about him to understand what to say about him, so I did not do the challenge. I Love how you did this. It's REALLY good.
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Date: 9/4/2019 5:34:00 PM
so where were you when you could see Alice Cooper on the interstate? Do you live in the states? Let me see your poem now.
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Date: 9/4/2019 3:14:00 PM
enticed by the unfolding of your character's life and his anonymity, charles!... great job; huggs
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Date: 9/4/2019 2:58:00 PM
A man of mystery for sure Charlie, well written. Good luck. Tom
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Date: 9/4/2019 10:40:00 AM
i like the life you gave him, and the mystery that is still within the lines... to go from rags to riches, as an unknown, though i would want to hide my wealth too....good one Charlie :) hugs
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Date: 9/4/2019 10:24:00 AM
A character indeed brought to life. It's entirely possible he has been sober that long! People can be 60 years sober if they follow AA. Some cannot. He sounds interesting, not strange at all. Why do we keep morally judging people That's God''s job. We all have faults except for the righteous ones who, of course, have none? Ya, I bet.)) Spumoni Huugsm Pamagiota
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Date: 9/4/2019 8:40:00 AM
a wonderful character you made and still no one knows his name. Love it.
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Charles Messina
Date: 9/4/2019 8:54:00 AM
Thank you so much Jeanne, for your inspirational comments. Hugs
Date: 9/4/2019 8:30:00 AM
You have indeed brought a character to life!
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Charles Messina
Date: 9/4/2019 8:33:00 AM
Thank you, Kim. :)

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