Economical Woes

There’s this mellow fellow who toast, boast
      every night drunk with his host, most
      now the embassy has closed
      the high life exposed
      a hobo a bench a lamppost

     © Harry J Horsman  2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Bangalee Avatar
June 19, 2021 at 10:59 PM
superb that is
A   Avatar
December 8, 2012 at 7:13 PM
ha ha... love this the ending image... pd
Dietrich Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 9:34 AM
great last line there! congratulations on your win. LUv, andrea
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June 17, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Congratulations on your win with this piece,,and Thank You for taking the time to read and leave your comment behind,,,Blessings..Cecil
Culverhouse Avatar
June 14, 2010 at 7:30 AM
---so sad...still having econimical woes here.
Green Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 9:21 AM
Congrats on your win!
Fraser Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 3:52 AM
Many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest Harry >> James
Freeman Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Congratulations Harry on your worthy poem's place. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:39 AM
Congrats Harry on your winning poem in the Limerick contest with this awesome and funny write ..your last line is classic my friend.. enjoy a great win.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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June 12, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Is there room for two on that bench, Harry? Funny poem! Congratulations on your win. There were many super Souper entries! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Your poetry was a pleasure to read today Harry. May your weekend be full of love,good health and loads of inspiration. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol
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