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Down An Old Dirt Lane

Down an old dirt lane where gnarled oak trees grew there lived a witch. Some called her crazy too. It was said that often she was making stew. What was in that stew? Not one person knew! Here is the story I believe is true. The dog in her yard had big bones to chew. Where he got those bones, we had not a clue! We’d see strangers vanish; next, cold winds blew the stew’s strong smell through town. I’m telling you we stayed clear of her house and dog named BOO! Written 10/20/17 for the BOO Contest of Alexis Y.

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Date: 2/10/2018 3:37:00 PM
Great poem Andrea, much enjoyed, congrats :)
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Date: 2/10/2018 3:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea! Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 2/6/2018 6:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Andrea, great poem. :))
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Date: 2/5/2018 8:37:00 PM
Congrats! <3 Kim
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Date: 2/5/2018 7:45:00 PM
Just love the cannibal tails Andrea ... their crispy ears and finger foods, no nails please.
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Date: 2/5/2018 7:38:00 PM
Delectable stew... I mean poem, Andrea. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 2/5/2018 7:32:00 PM
Andrea, congratulations on your very scary top poem. Remind me not to visit the town witch and her dog named Boo. Hugs, Sonia.
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Date: 2/5/2018 5:28:00 PM
Hi Andrea, I really enjoyed this one. You had me going there for a minute. Good twist at the end. Congratulations on your top win in my contest:-) Alexis
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Date: 10/24/2017 1:18:00 AM
Lol..Very nicely done Andrea...hugs
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Date: 10/23/2017 4:25:00 PM
Don't know why, but the first thing I'm reminded of is the scene with Rorschach and the dogs in the film / comic Watchmen. Nasty!! Good job on the monorhyme! Best of luck in the contest. Regards, John.
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Date: 10/22/2017 6:46:00 PM
Brings to mind the Benders from Laura Ingalls' time, who ran an inn and murdered whoever went in. There's a photo shown in the new manuscript book of the many graves discovered.
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Date: 10/22/2017 9:16:00 AM
Ha ha, nice story, Andrea, sorry it made me laugh:) I enjoyed this one:)
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Date: 10/22/2017 9:08:00 AM
Fabulous story, nice and eerie. Best of luck in the contest. As for my own piece about rain, the rain itself is the sport, it falls so rarely around here that watching it is gold.
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Date: 10/21/2017 6:26:00 PM
Don’t venture forth! Nice October poem! Scary!
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Date: 10/21/2017 6:12:00 PM
Sit Boo sit! Love it :) rhythm rhyme and mysterious maneaters yum! xomo
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Date: 10/21/2017 4:53:00 PM
Im walking on the other side of the street
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Date: 10/21/2017 4:40:00 PM
Just in time for Halloween! I thought I saw a ghost once. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 10/21/2017 4:38:00 PM
Oh you can cast such wonderful spells..
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Date: 10/21/2017 2:49:00 PM
I predict a high place for you!:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/21/2017 2:29:00 PM
Sounds like an old lady quoting little terrors ! Good write, Andrea.
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Date: 10/21/2017 1:56:00 PM
Hope she wasn't a poet too!!! Very cute, great Halloween write! )
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