From the Benedict Arnold Trial

"One if by land, two if by sea". 
That's what Paul Revere said to me.
But my memory's just no good, 
and sadly, I misunderstood. 
Anyway, Paul was just a spy,
and I like eating shepherd's pie.
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
fun and creative write :-) -- wasn't expecting the last line....you're a witty guy
Crandall Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Thanks Sara :-)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Sounds like you were minding your own pie ;)
Crandall Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
lol - I just wanted food to be part of it.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
What a creative/fun write. Love It... Thanks for the laugh. I needed it... Have a fun day writing away...............
Crandall Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Thanks Paula! You can tell I flunked history.
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