Epigram

She wrote only of death, and the bell did toll. I guess you could say that she dug her own hole. Written 4/11/2108 Epigram Contest Hosted by Deborah Guenther Beachboard

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 5/4/2018 8:36:00 AM

Laughing aloud here and spelling same out - I'm so old fashion. Oh, your sense of humor is precious. All the best ... CayCay

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/18/2018 7:45:00 PM

lol Congratulations on your win!

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:21:00 PM

Thank you, Susan. It was quite the surprise. I love it when I screw up and still do well, Lol.

John Gondolf

Date: 4/18/2018 4:22:00 PM

Congrats, my friend, well done! John

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:22:00 PM

Thank you, John. You have been very helpful with making my poetry flourish. - Rhoda

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/16/2018 4:39:00 PM

Wow...powerful, Rhoda! Congrats on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:23:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra. I am humbled.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/16/2018 1:39:00 PM

Congrats on your well-deserved silver medal finish, Rhoda. Well done.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:24:00 PM

Thank you, Line. I am humbled by your supportive comments.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/16/2018 1:01:00 PM

hilarious Rhoda! many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:25:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. Glad you enjoyed it. My day is a success if I make someone giggle. I have been falling down on that front lately, but "I'm baaaaack".

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/16/2018 12:53:00 PM

Ha! Brilliant! Congratulations on your win :) xomo!

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:26:00 PM

Awww...Thank you kindly, Maureen. Looking forward to years of friendship with you.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/16/2018 12:53:00 PM

Ha! Brilliant! Congratulations on your win :) xomo!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/16/2018 12:50:00 PM

Back with congrats Rhoda, Tom.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:28:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. Sorry I went missing again. Life gets in the way sometimes of the things I enjoy most. I appreciate your constant support. You are a good man.

Pat Adams

Date: 4/13/2018 8:21:00 AM

This is definitely dark humor and I love it! This is absolutely going to place. Well done and a FAV for me!!.......Patrick

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:30:00 PM

Thank you, Patrick. I don't know where this little dark ditty came from...somewhere in the shadowy recesses of my mind there lies a ghoul Lol. Thanks for faving me. Much appreciated.

Fj Thomas

Date: 4/11/2018 3:14:00 PM

Lolol well your thoughts of an epitaph made an awesome epigram! What's up Twin! ...sorry for the name switch. Had to put my original name back up.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:31:00 PM

Hey, Twinsie! Been missing you! Yah...I love it when I screw up a contest and still place. Maybe I should make a habit of it Lol. Thanks you for your thoughtfulness, My Dear.

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/11/2018 2:54:00 PM

For sure...hope she wrote the cost of a casket too...True words do come through...All the best

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:32:00 PM

Hi, Arturo! How's my Buddy? Thanks for stopping in. Sorry its been so long since I have. I appreciate you sticking with me.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/11/2018 11:24:00 AM

Quite a morbid life, though somebody once said that: once you understand death, you understand how to live! ~ I like your Epigram, Rhoda, kind of black humour! Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:34:00 PM

Thanks so much, Paul, for both your comment and congratulations. Your mentoring has done so many great things for me and I appreciate your constant help and advice. You are wonderful.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/17/2018 1:18:00 PM

And back with congratulations, Rhoda; a deserved podium finish! Regards // paul