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Ram followed “Indian Giver” as poet By entering a poem in contest Results declared by sponsor He was not a winner Took back his poem from the contest. Sponsor wrote don’t mind withdrawal I have used your poem after all. Thanks for your entry Help complete registry Good luck to use it for other call. ***** Dr.Ram Mehta This is not personal write. It is purely fictional: I was inspired reading on the term"Indian Giver" and have tried to draw essence and humor from it. There are two popular etymologies for this term for a person who gives a gift only to later demand its return. The first is that it is based on an unfair stereotype of Native Americans, that they don't keep their word. In the other popular explanation, the term doesn't cast aspersions on Native Americans, instead it echoes the broken promises the whites made to the Indians. Neither is accurate. ============================== Seventh place win in Contest: Indian Giver by P.D.

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Date: 12/27/2010 5:12:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s Indian Giver contest Dr. Ram. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/27/2010 6:44:00 AM
Dr. Ram, many congratulations on your fine win in PD's contest. Have a wonderful 2011 >> James....:)
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Date: 12/27/2010 5:53:00 AM
Hi Dr Ram. Congratulations on your deserved honour. Eamon
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Date: 12/26/2010 11:51:00 PM
Very good way to play off Poetry soup, Dr. Ram. Congrats on your win. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 12/26/2010 7:46:00 PM
Many congratulations dear Dr. ram for this super win. A very Happy New Year to you and your family.
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Date: 12/26/2010 5:07:00 PM
Congrats Dr. Ram my friend on your big win in PD's contest with this awesome entry .. enjoy with luv and Happy New Year too....
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Date: 12/26/2010 10:22:00 AM
Congratulations Dr Ram on your take on the Indian giver. Smile I consider you an authority as your are true to your Indian culture. Agape, Moses
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Date: 12/26/2010 7:25:00 AM
thumbs up for a great win the contest, dr. ram... witty, witty! .. nette :)
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Date: 12/26/2010 5:40:00 AM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 12/25/2010 11:15:00 PM
DR. RAM, CONGRATULATIONS I had so much fun reading every entry. Some where serious and awesome, hope you are enjoying your holidays,..p.d.
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Date: 12/6/2010 3:14:00 PM
Super entry Dr. Ram, it's sure to be on the winners list, good luck >> James
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Date: 12/5/2010 2:07:00 PM
Hi Dr Ram. Best of luck in the contest with this clever piece. Thanks for your comments on jaded partitions, it was longer but I felt that it was only packing. I edited it and ended up with what I wanted to say. I appreciate your advice and comments. Luck to you, Eamon
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Date: 12/5/2010 5:43:00 AM
there is no more humor in the term "indian giver". it is one of the worst terms in human history. refering that the Indians gave the europeans the land "america" and now they want it back. it is the most racist statement i have ever heard. john
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Date: 12/5/2010 5:39:00 AM
really liked this poem i see it works on a few levels, i think though a sentance like indian giver, in the light of american government, actions is quite accurate.
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Date: 12/4/2010 11:28:00 PM
hay that pritty creative..thank you for reading my poem too...ill be reading more of yours..
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Date: 12/4/2010 6:18:00 PM
Hello Dr Mehta, You have me smiling on this one. Terrific! As Always, Shar
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Date: 12/4/2010 4:12:00 PM
Yes you may enter more than one haiku, In my sandcastle, contest. The more the jolly. Also good luck in the Indian contest*LUV~SKAT
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Date: 12/4/2010 1:47:00 PM
Dr. Ram, you are so funny, using these made up experiences and making us think they are true until we read your notes. I wish you well in this contest. this one, for some reason, was extremely difficult for me. After wasting over an hour thinking and scribbling stuff, I just gave up on it. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 12/4/2010 12:25:00 PM
A great write Dr. Ram.. good luck in the contest with this beauty ... enjoyed your humorous lines today.. Soup Mail in a few minutes luv..
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Date: 12/4/2010 11:34:00 AM
well done my Poet friend...unique and so well writen...Michael
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Date: 12/4/2010 10:08:00 AM
so creative Dr. Mehta. Love it! Lay
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Date: 12/4/2010 9:05:00 AM
I have noticed this happening before as well, Dr. Ram! Interesting take you took on the challenge :) liked how you did yours-- btw I was able to catch Irma and she said it was ok for multiple haiku in her contest, happy writing :) thanks for your comments in mine-- :) enjoy your weekend :) -- nikko :)
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Date: 12/4/2010 7:51:00 AM
Interesting work..I am glad that I stopped by to read this one..Sara
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Date: 12/4/2010 7:46:00 AM
Now THIS is a very creative approach to the contest. Isn't it amazing how the non-winning entries disappear? Excellent, Dr. Ram! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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