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The smoke alarm goes off awakening me I make sure my hubby is awake and grab my purse Yes, my purse also called my suitcase by others In my purse I have a change of undies, important papers, and a weeks supply of medication for us both Entry: "Last Chance Contest" Sponsor: "Kristen Bruni" Written: 02/06/2012 By: Carol Brown

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/8/2012 5:31:00 PM

Wow you sure are prepared! Light & Love

Patrick Berry

Date: 3/23/2012 7:25:00 AM

I really like this and it's funny, it's great

Don Johnson

Date: 2/10/2012 3:45:00 PM

funny lady Carol Brown, surely calls a noun a noun, suitcase huh....love it

Don Johnson
Date: 2/13/2012 4:06:00 PM

has me smiling this time too, sweet Carol Brown wont make ya blue, not onetime...

Avis Bailey

Date: 2/10/2012 9:27:00 AM

Great preparation! I had to smile as my purse has a flashlight,safety pins,hand soap,Doctor cards,i've even said, maybe my children's birth certificates and shot records[ha]. good poem! Avis

Carol Eastman

Date: 2/9/2012 7:58:00 AM

Good choice and well prepared.

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 2/9/2012 7:38:00 AM

If only we all were so prepared! Good idea to have all that with you. Maybe I will make myself a bag too... :)

Robert Ball

Date: 2/9/2012 5:22:00 AM

You had it right in the first place grab the honey and your off. The most important thing in your life isn't it. Great poem, love it Robert

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/8/2012 1:15:00 PM

one's bag must carry most necessary things, carol... you have a good head on your shoulders, and this splendid write validates that!... wonderful winning stuff..:) huggs!

Jack Horne

Date: 2/8/2012 1:10:00 PM

LOL, I couldn't help smiling at the undies but very sensible indeed, my friend

Dinda Minardi

Date: 2/8/2012 8:30:00 AM

Is there any message inside this poem, Carol. Cos I think it has some more deep within.. interesting write.

Fabiyas M V

Date: 2/8/2012 8:20:00 AM

Very nicely penned for the contest,Carol.Thanks for congrats!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/7/2012 6:32:00 PM

You are a VERY practical person, Carol. Grabbing the meds and papers. GOOD idea for this poem. So you have a "suitcase" purse too huh? I see I am not alone!!!

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 2/7/2012 5:45:00 PM

Very nice poem! I enjoyed reading this afternoon. Always, Laura

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/7/2012 12:49:00 PM

Good thinking to have those items in case of an emergency..I had not thought of that..I guess everyone could use one of those purses or bags..Great work..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by..Good luck in the contest.Reads like a winner to me..Sara

Erich Goller

Date: 2/7/2012 10:51:00 AM

It seem like some of the womans purses are like suitcases..Funny story poem.Thanks for sharing it.God bless you, Hugs!Erich

Wilma Neels

Date: 2/7/2012 10:49:00 AM

Awesome entry Carol, just love the fact that you got all the necessities in your purse ;) all the best for the contest and thank you for your comments even though I've been absent from the Soup. Love Wilma

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/7/2012 10:46:00 AM

most important to us on soup, Carol, you save yourself. like this. harry

Bl Devnath

Date: 2/7/2012 10:37:00 AM

You are always carrying valuable things in your suitcase along with medicines which helps us all by inspiring to go ahead with writing always. It's last chance write but practically it's first chance..... Thanks for your inspiration. Best wishes all the time, loved bl

Ralph Taylor

Date: 2/7/2012 8:53:00 AM

Good thinking, Carol. Great write. Enjoyed. Thanks for your kind words. Best to you and yours. luv Ralph

Deck Fitzgerald

Date: 2/6/2012 3:35:00 PM

That is a suitcase Carol and a nice write , thank you for sharing Declan xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 2/6/2012 2:57:00 PM

Wow, now that is a very smart idea for your purse! It's good that you have all these necessary things in your purse in case of an emergency! Great Work!!