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
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darkdeathdestinyeulogywordepigram

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CayCay Godwin

May 4, 2018 at 8:36 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

April 18, 2018 at 7:45 PM

lol Congratulations on your win!

Rhoda Tripp

April 29, 2018 at 6:21 PM

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

John Gondolf

April 18, 2018 at 4:22 PM

Congrats, my friend, well done! John

Rhoda Tripp

April 29, 2018 at 6:22 PM

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

Sandra Haight

April 16, 2018 at 4:39 PM

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

Rhoda Tripp

April 29, 2018 at 6:23 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra. I am humbled.

Line Gauthier

April 16, 2018 at 1:39 PM

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

Rhoda Tripp

April 29, 2018 at 6:24 PM

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

Jan Allison

April 16, 2018 at 1:01 PM

hilarious Rhoda! many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Rhoda Tripp

April 29, 2018 at 6:25 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 Pigeon Tart

April 16, 2018 at 12:53 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 16, 2018 at 12:53 PM

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

Rhoda Tripp

April 29, 2018 at 6:26 PM

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

Tom Cunningham

April 16, 2018 at 12:50 PM

Back with congrats Rhoda, Tom.

Rhoda Tripp

April 29, 2018 at 6:28 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

April 13, 2018 at 8:21 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

April 29, 2018 at 6:30 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

April 11, 2018 at 3:14 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

April 29, 2018 at 6:31 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

April 11, 2018 at 2:54 PM

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

Rhoda Tripp

April 29, 2018 at 6:32 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

April 11, 2018 at 11:24 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

April 29, 2018 at 6:34 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

April 17, 2018 at 1:18 PM

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