It's Time To Take Out the Eraser (For Rub It Out Contest Sponsored By: Paula Swanson)

It’s Time to Take Out the Eraser

There once was a boy and his mom
They explored and had fun in their camper.
But the Everglades in June…mosquitoes!
It’s Time to take out the eraser!

There once was an avid fossil collector
Looking for shark's teeth without fear.
A great white swam near; she screamed…oh, dear –
It’s Time to take out the eraser! 

There once was an innocent girl
She fell in love; but he was no bachelor –
So much for studying; “making her way in the world.”
It’s Time to take out the eraser!

There once was a young reckless driver
That used to be a video game winner.
He cut off a big wheeler in one-day…play?
It’s Time to take out the eraser!  

There once were lovers strolling together.
Sweetly holding hands at the arbor. 
Homing pigeons flew above…hundreds!
It’s Time to take out the eraser!

There once was a poet in a contest.
She wrote too many words…not a miser.
Readers of her poem did not laugh.
It’s Time to take out the eraser!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 6/7/2010 6:18:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Paula's contest Dane Ann. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/5/2010 12:16:00 PM
well, you sure made me laugh on that last stanza. hahaha. And some of the other stanzas were also funny! This one reminded me of the song "Ironic" Congratulations on your HM LUv, andrea
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Date: 6/4/2010 5:11:00 PM
Congrats on the win
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Date: 6/4/2010 4:58:00 PM
Congratulations for getting an hm with your poem. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/4/2010 3:21:00 PM
Congrats on your HM in the Eraser contest with another great write from Dane Ann's perfect pen.. enjoy your honor.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 6/4/2010 8:52:00 AM
Witty images, dear friend, and the last verse is such a hoot! Great work, Dane Ann. I'll try to stay away from those flying pigeons, too. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/4/2010 7:28:00 AM
HAHA! This is really good, enjoyed! Best of luck in the contest.
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Date: 6/3/2010 8:56:00 AM
I have had these feelings as well.... EXCELLENT my friend.....:JP]
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