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I Paid the Toll

My arms open wide, I held you close to me But nobody is there just a warm breath You promised love together, we would see Aroma wafts, filled with the stench of death I never promised you on a light whim But nobody is there just a warm breath You took from me my heart, that was grim My love was to give for all of my life I never promised you on a light whim Fate in the hand of a cold man with a knife Taking all I had to give, took a toll My love was to give for all of my life Never again will I give heart and soul You took it all from me, right at the start Taking all I had to give, took a toll You stole the sausage roll, it broke my heart My arms open wide, I held you close to me You took it all from me, right at the start You promised love together, we would see © ~GG~ 12/12/2012 Heart stops beating Knife cuts through last roll... Why did I let you in? © ~GG~ 12/12/2012 For any that know me I don’t like candy but woe to anyone that take my sausage roll. Entry for Richards Terzanelle and Questionku chaser Contest

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Date: 1/12/2013 11:49:00 AM
Mandy, Congratulations, a wonderful win*SKAT
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Date: 1/12/2013 11:16:00 AM
Mandy congrats on your win, I like the humour in this...David
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Date: 1/12/2013 9:08:00 AM
Awesome write friend Mandy :) Congratulations on your win!! cheers!
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Date: 1/12/2013 3:39:00 AM
congrats to you Mandy,, this is truly a wonderful poem...love to share a sausage roll with you....
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Date: 1/12/2013 4:00:00 AM
good idea ,, thanks harry xx
Date: 1/12/2013 1:47:00 AM
Well done Mandy......Seren
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Date: 1/12/2013 3:59:00 AM
Thanks luv hugs xx
Date: 1/12/2013 1:22:00 AM
Very well penned Mandy! And lots of fun to read! Congrats on your win!
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Date: 1/12/2013 3:59:00 AM
Thanks Vicky luv xx
Date: 1/11/2013 9:49:00 PM
Mandy.. I'm here to offer support In Richard's "Terzanelle Fantasy with a Questionku Chaser” contest.. :-) CONGRATULATIONS (-: good night~ PD
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Date: 1/12/2013 3:58:00 AM
Thanks Pd xx
Date: 1/11/2013 7:54:00 PM
Yikes was that a metaphor? LOL the sausage? You are such a joker..Congrads on your win Light & Love
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Date: 1/12/2013 3:58:00 AM
ha ha Debbie , no not a metaphor lol xx
Date: 1/11/2013 7:03:00 PM
This was a lot of fun, congratulations.
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Date: 1/12/2013 3:57:00 AM
Thanks Richard xx
Date: 12/16/2012 3:32:00 AM
I miss sausage rolls, anyways Mandy, i enjoyed this write, have a wonderful day, blessings, Carl
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Date: 12/16/2012 3:49:00 AM
Why do oyu miss them Carl go out and get one . I haven't had one in weeks though lol xx
Date: 12/13/2012 1:40:00 PM
nicely penned Mandy.... thanks for stopping by....best of luck in the contest...love
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Date: 12/13/2012 9:15:00 AM
you had me going again, i was totally absorbed in this wonderful poem, when i had to stop, and have a cup of coffee, and someone kindly gave me a sauage roll, which i just loved...
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Date: 12/13/2012 9:44:00 AM
Glad about that harry ,nothing like a sausage roll my friend xx
Date: 12/12/2012 5:37:00 PM
Hi Mandy, a really great piece you penned here. Rollo
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Date: 12/12/2012 8:55:00 PM
Thanks Rollo xx
Date: 12/12/2012 4:20:00 PM
Hey Mandy, first I must say I always enjoy your work. You are an original Btw I make a killer sausage bread!! Hugs from Santa Michael
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Date: 12/12/2012 8:56:00 PM
sounds interesting Michael and thanks for the compliment xx
Date: 12/12/2012 3:27:00 PM
LOL, got a huge chuckle out of the last line
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Date: 12/12/2012 8:57:00 PM
Thanks Jack that is my intention so I am happy it worked xx
Date: 12/12/2012 12:54:00 PM
Another fantastic poem from your"gifted pen", Mandy! I love your wonderful sense of humor demonstrated in the last line of the last stanza!! Awesome....a good twist to break the sad tone! Love it. Thanks for the congrats..I appreciate you reading my poem and your kind comments. Love, Annalise
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Date: 12/12/2012 1:12:00 PM
I try not to be sad but i love to set the illusion so thank you for your lovely comment xx
Date: 12/12/2012 11:23:00 AM
An excellent poem and form my dear friend Mandy! I extremely enjoyed reading it! I hope I can try to compose also a poem with this form if I've sufficient time. I love it and the smiles you gave through this superbly wonderful write! Million thanks! My belated congratulations on all your wins too and your wonderful blogs as well which cheer me up! More power and blessings always! love and biggest hugs to you, Leonora
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Date: 12/12/2012 1:13:00 PM
Oh gosh thank you Leo love, how are you ? much appreciate the lovely comment sweetheart xx
Date: 12/12/2012 9:19:00 AM
remind me not to show you my sausage roll!!!!
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Date: 12/12/2012 9:57:00 AM
Hey you promised you would last time lol xx
Date: 12/12/2012 8:53:00 AM
Well done, Mandy, it is a good one. The form looks quite tough but you came up with one so quickly!! soupmail!! Jag
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Date: 12/12/2012 9:56:00 AM
Thanks for the help there Jag, much appreciated xx

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