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I Started a Joke

I started a joke because I was bound to be a comedian! No one laughed - though one person made a small snorting sound! I started a joke because I was bound to be funny, but now it’s going around that I’m just daft and no good at my craft. I started a joke because I was bound to be a comedian; no one laughed! Nov. 29, 2017 for the "I Started a Joke" Contest of Maria Williams

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Date: 4/10/2018 7:26:00 PM
Well crafted, Andrea. Beautiful flow.
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Date: 12/5/2017 12:17:00 AM
Unique as usual dear andrea
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Date: 12/4/2017 8:10:00 PM
Such a very creative triolet and a very entertaining read my dear friend, Andrea. Contest was judged or not, it was already a winner in my book. I enjoyed a lot. Thank you very much for sharing. Have a great week to you and your family! love lots always, Leonora
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Date: 12/3/2017 12:18:00 AM
p.s. every time I read the contest requirements, I hear the Brother's Gibb singing the song, then I get lost listening. It is a problem!
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Date: 12/3/2017 12:16:00 AM
Darn your muse can work thru any writing jam! It never fails to show - you can pull out a poetic response, like a boxer pulls a controlled, unexpected punch from seemingly no where (is that an accurate boxing metaphor? I've no clue, can't watch men, no, people, hit each other OR the entertained faces.) I digress. If I had to muse bet one Soup person, 100% of the time, you'd be my poet choice. Not that I'm encouraging gambling. Another good time for me ... CayCay
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Date: 12/1/2017 5:25:00 AM
Works well with the tone of the song Andrea. You haven't sent me a list of those must reads of yours.
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Date: 11/30/2017 1:21:00 PM
sometimes silence is not golden when it comes from an audience
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Date: 11/30/2017 10:13:00 AM
I always laughed at the jokes of the comedian wanna-be; maybe it was because I just didn't get the joke. Good luck in the contest, Andrea. John
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Date: 11/30/2017 8:47:00 AM
I know just how you feel!
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Date: 11/30/2017 8:41:00 AM
Wonderful entry Andrea, though I found it very sad, am I crazy?
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Date: 12/1/2017 9:06:00 PM
yeah, a little bit, Charlie since this is just a made up ditty.
Date: 11/30/2017 7:05:00 AM
A fun read--a unique take on the contest--best for a win, Andrea!
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Date: 11/29/2017 9:19:00 PM
That was funny! No joking!
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