Eight Was Enough

TV’s Eight was Enough, so was nine too many?
And that nine from a dime, equals one penny.
We look forward to eighteen, so we can vote.
But at half that age, eighteen’s so far remote.
Some may want to chop down snooty twenty-seven;
Just divide by three, or take two from eleven.
Or better yet, add that same two onto seven.
Ah, Jee’s-Louise, these mumble-jumbling, topsy-turvy lines
All pale to the perfection of pure number nine!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Harris Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 11:59 AM
With nine long having been my favorite number (beacuse it was the number that the great Ted Williams wore on his back), I couldn't help but enjoy reading this well expresssed poem, David. Also, thank you for your recent words on my poem, "She Was Somebody I knew. Carl.
Taylor Avatar
January 20, 2013 at 6:14 PM
Congrats on your win, Dave - Ralph
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January 20, 2013 at 10:10 AM
David , :-) CONGRATULATIONS on a poem well done. Nice nice nine lines in Tracie's :-) " #9 " awesome contest... love always ~PD
Gasun Avatar
January 20, 2013 at 9:29 AM
Congratulations on your big win my dear David! love/hugs, Leonora
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January 20, 2013 at 6:22 AM
Clever! Terry
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January 19, 2013 at 2:57 PM
Very Good! I like this!
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