From Curlers To Rags

He looked at grandma in shock and said,
“What are those rags sticking out of your head?”
“I needed curls, “ she replied.
“No money, hot rollers died –”
Optimistic, hair curled on rags instead.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 9:42 AM
And it WORKS too. Nothing like practicing common sense. Congratulations (belated one) LUv, Andrea
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June 13, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Congrats on your win!
Fraser Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 3:59 AM
Haha, nice one Dane Ann. Many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James
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June 12, 2010 at 8:37 PM
I've seen them in my day Dane. Congratulations on your worthy poem's place. Agape, Moses
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June 12, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Congrats Dane Ann on your winning poem in the Limerick contest with this very funny write.. enjoy another wonderful win.. with luv.. Linda-Marie..
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June 12, 2010 at 8:37 AM
My grandmother used rags to make "baloney curls," Dane Ann. God a kick out of this memory. Congratulations on your win. There were many super Souper entries! Love, Carolyn
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