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For the Life of Me

For Andrea's Life contest

For the Life of Me

For the life of me
I can’t figure you out.
In another life we
would be the perfect couple.
Under different circumstances
we would be set for life.
As it stands now, though, we are
hanging on for dear life.
So, grow up, be an adult
and get a life.

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Sara Kendrick

March 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM

Dropping by to say congratulations on your winning work. So nice to see it in the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K

Oliver Mckeithan

March 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM

Thank you very much Sara. I really apprciate your kind comments and appreciate you reading this one.

thriveni c mysore

March 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM

clever, wonderful write. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!

Oliver Mckeithan

March 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Thank you. I appreciate your comment

Andrea Dietrich

March 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM

It was interesting how you included an assortment of the titles in this one. I guess for me it seemed a bit curt. But I really enjoyed the read and I hope you will enter more of my contests in the future. Congrats to you, Oliver.

Oliver Mckeithan

March 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Thanks Andrea. I took a gamble on this one including all the titles. Thank you for hosting an interesting contest. I plan on entering more of your contests. Sometimes I am not as soft as I could be. 4 yrs in the military and working in healthcare most of career had an effect on the way I speak and wirte I guess. Glad you liked it though.

Edward Ibeh

March 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Hey, hey, hey now....Oliver, you're supposed to pick-a-title!(see what I did there?) lol. You took a gamble and it looks like it has paid off. Your poem is fun. Congrats, Oliver:-)

Oliver Mckeithan

March 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Thanks Edward. Sometimes I like to take risks. More fun that way. Glad you liked it. Thanks

Daniel Henry Rodgers

February 3, 2025 at 5:35 AM

Hello Oliver, this is so sharp, clever, and packed with an effortless rhythm that drives its weight home A brilliant balance of wit and depth, my friend. Well done! Winter Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Oliver Mckeithan

February 3, 2025 at 6:11 AM

Hello Daniel, Thank you for your comments. Winter blessings to you as well