I Told You So

Here lies Larry Belt, once loved by all
Writing poetry before he could crawl
It happened just like he said
And now he is lying dead
Nagged to death by his mother-in-law
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Cwiak Avatar
November 5, 2010 at 6:25 AM
Great job, Larry. Congrats on your 1st place win in the contest. Dan C
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October 26, 2010 at 3:03 AM
Congratulations on your win! Bad way to go..Sara
Brown Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest Larry. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Congrats Larry on your first place win in Andrea's great contest on epitaphs... u certainly gave us a good one luv.. enjoy today ..my friend...
Richards Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Congratulations, Larry.....you are so brave if your mother-in-law were to ever see this one...LOL !!!
Devonshire Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 6:22 AM
Please post a photo of her, Larry. The mystery is killing me. Big congrats on taking first place with your funny limerick epitaph! Love, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 5:04 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Larry
Neels Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 4:38 AM
Congrats on your win in Andrea's contest with this witty epitaph Larry!! :)
Taylor Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 4:14 AM
Congrats, my friend. Awesome write. Well deserved win. Ralph
Mehta Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 3:39 AM
Congrats on winning 1st spot...........Luv/best wishes ...Hitendra mehta
Horsman Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 1:42 AM
excellent Epitaph, enjoyed this Larry. congrats on number 1. Harry
Shetley Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 9:06 PM
congrats Larry! Fantastic limerick/epitaph! My entry was a limerick as well but it was quite accidental at first!
Roberts Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 9:04 PM
OMG that is just priceless, congrats on your first place win
K. Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Hahaha, literally laughing out loud with this one, Larry! How could I have missed this one?? Your poems about your mother-in-law are so funny and she got the last laugh-- haha-- Super congrats on your awesome win, Larry :) -- nikko :)
Dietrich Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 9:01 PM
ps. Did you see my blog about Mother-in-law DAY holiday today? If you care to leave a small poem or comment over there in celebration of that day, that would be great!
Dietrich Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 8:59 PM
HEy, Larry, this is awesome. YOu share number one with Harry. Please soupmail me your address right away for your scary Halloween prize. heehee. LUv, Andrea
Taylor Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 6:43 PM
Another masterpiece, my friend. RIP. Great entry. Good luck. Ralph
Devonshire Avatar
October 13, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Perfect, Larry! I wish I could meet both of you and watch you interact. Love, Carolyn
Green Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 2:04 AM
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Love it, Larry!
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 8:32 PM
That murder. She should do time for that.
Wilson Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 3:20 PM
oh Larry that is just too funny..love it! Take care~Deb
Roberts Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 2:40 PM
lol, love it Larry and serves you right, good luck in the contest its awesome
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