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In Honor of Rufus Hussey

. Rufus Hussey shot A sling-shot like a rifle Brought home the rabbit It became a good habit Those sling-shot meals were ideal (Someone sent me an email about this person..I am not sure that is the way you spell his name. He said, "As a child he was not old enough to shoot the rifle (the only family gun) for his older brother had the priviledge of shooting the gun.."So he learned how to kill a meal with a sling-shot..He was an expert shot.)

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Date: 2/14/2011 4:53:00 AM
Nice Tanka, nice story, Sara! I had a crossbow and an airgun but never shot a rabbit otherwise I would have been punished here in Germany! ....Gert
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Date: 2/13/2011 2:52:00 PM
Hey, I really like this tanka. What a cool way to TANKA!
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Date: 2/13/2011 8:51:00 AM
a very sound and grand dedication.fine hohour. well done.
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Date: 2/13/2011 8:37:00 AM
Brilliant idea for hunting rabbits and a brilliant poem u have penned Sara to tribute him.. enjoyed your charming creativity today with luv my friend..
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Date: 2/13/2011 5:17:00 AM
indeed this a splendid tanka
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Date: 2/13/2011 4:41:00 AM
A great Tanka Sara, you just woke up my curiosity to know more about this guy.. enjoy the day ahead :) Wilma
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Date: 2/13/2011 1:38:00 AM
Nicely written Tanka,Sara---enjoyed.
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Date: 2/12/2011 11:11:00 PM
excellent!very sweet wrte,Sara.
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Date: 2/12/2011 9:56:00 PM
a fanciful yet well-worded tanka, sweet sara!! much success to yuo! relished this one.:) huggs, nette
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Date: 2/12/2011 5:06:00 PM
How cute, Sara! Enjoyed this whimsical poem very much. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/12/2011 4:04:00 PM
Did he teach David how to slay Goliath? I don't know the man, but you have described him well with few words.
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