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It was twilight and in the purple mist the fog was dense. She shook her head as if that would clear the cobwebs. No secret society here, pinning her down with rules, just her and her pain and self incriminating discipline. She knew something had to change and the thing was her. Tired of being hit on, struck out, toe to toe, and lied to, it seemed the world, a round room and she the chicken. She felt chased, with no corner to stop in to make a decision. It was like the parable of the good Samaritan- - without him. So, when this extremely handsome dude started the hit she cut him down at the knees, as she said with a grin. Oh, I get off at one thirty, but I leave work about twelve. My honey is waitin’ for me and me alone, sittin’ on ready. Maybe you could come and watch my babies while we- - - - - ! Hush your mouth, trash, you got no cause actin’ like that. Maybe I don’t honey, but it sure saved me thirty minutes of dodging the bullets and making you madder than now. Fact- - - you just made up my mind and I am glad to say, that I am going to enroll in that new beauty college. So in a few weeks when you feel you need some trim, come on down and let me fix you up, with the style. Might not be the kind you are looking for tonight, but, honey that is all you are going to get from little ole me. Lawdy miss Claudie, I think I have finally set my self free. for Judy Konos "Monopoly--the game of life contest" © May 2011 cgh

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Date: 6/8/2011 3:18:00 AM
Full of promise and dedication! So what does a man gain if he can get just a little' more trim. With all the praises to the motivation and sometimes' sharing is more potent than caring. They both carry a heavy weight! Very not so spontaneous but contrite and concrete. Keep the write-up, up! Your friend in the pen/G.FIELDS
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Date: 6/3/2011 6:46:00 PM
Great story. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/3/2011 5:34:00 PM
Charles you are endlessly a pleasant surprise SUCH an insightful verse! Congrad's on your big win. Light & Love
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Date: 6/3/2011 2:26:00 PM
Congrats Charles on your fabulous win with this excellent poetry in the contest .. enjoy with luv..
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Date: 6/3/2011 11:42:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Judy's "Monopoly" contest Charles. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/3/2011 11:00:00 AM
Many congrats Charles on clinching 3rd spot in Judy's contest. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 6/3/2011 8:58:00 AM
My congratulations on the third place win in the contest, Charles
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Date: 6/3/2011 8:23:00 AM
Thank you for entering my contest
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Date: 5/20/2011 6:48:00 AM
What a beautiful morning. The sun is finally shining, the birds are singing, and I am sharing my day with you reading your wonderful poetry. I hope you have a great weekend Charles. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/20/2011 2:49:00 AM
Well written piece for the contest. Makes a person wonder...where is the rest of the novel. Excellent start to a good book. Best wishes.
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Date: 5/20/2011 1:41:00 AM
Charles- Nice to read some of your work again...Judy will certainly like the character you developed in this monopolizing write. Appropriate and educational too. Love the round room and the chicken description...makes her look like an idiot...Best of luck in this competitive contest. Gwendolen
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