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Fear the tap upon thy shoulder Dread it more as ye grow older, It will come, there's no escape It bears a scythe, and dons a cape. Entry for Poe-etic Verse Poetry Contest Sponsored by Charles Messina 18/2/2020. Placed 2nd.

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Date: 3/4/2020 6:33:00 AM
Now that I see the pic you incorporated along with this brilliant poem, I appreciate it even more. Great entry for my contest, Gary. Congratulations on your winning placement. All the best.. Charlie
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Gary Smith
Date: 3/4/2020 10:22:00 AM
Thank you Charles. :)
Date: 3/2/2020 11:02:00 PM
Wonderful poetic expressions about death.. Congrats..
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Gary Smith
Date: 3/3/2020 3:22:00 AM
Thank you Jenish. :)
Date: 2/20/2020 6:30:00 AM
... wooow ... no escape ... well done, Gary - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/20/2020 7:45:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise. :)
Date: 2/18/2020 7:57:00 PM
Love the rhyme, Gary. He may be unwelcome but not feared.
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Gary Smith
Date: 2/19/2020 5:32:00 AM
Thank you Daniel. :)
Date: 2/18/2020 6:48:00 PM
Hopefully not too soon, good one Gary. Good luck. Tom
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Gary Smith
Date: 2/18/2020 6:55:00 PM
Thank you Tom. :)

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