Laugh At First Sight

There was a guy who itched for a fight
Wanting to beat the first man in sight
But let his guard down
As he faced a clown
And then laughed for the rest of the night


The human race has but one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. 

For Write With the Wit of Twain Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 4/6/2022 9:40:00 PM
Hi David, This is a cute poem and laughter is so much needed in this cruel, cruel world we live in. If we all laugh a little, it's the best medicine!!!! I don't get a chance to get on Poetry Soup that much but I finally got on tonight to post a few of my poems. I'm always so busy working on writing my books and short stories. Take care Celine Rose Mariotti
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Date: 1/9/2016 8:22:00 PM
Funny! These things are not easy to write.
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Date: 9/29/2015 8:14:00 PM
Hello David... sometimes I think we need more clowns if this method works - thanks for the giggle David - Lindsay
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Date: 7/25/2015 5:32:00 AM
!!! : > )...Way to go.Congrats..Sara
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Date: 7/20/2015 9:15:00 PM
Good one, David! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 7/20/2015 4:27:00 PM
Very clever limerick. Congrats on your win. SuZ
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Date: 7/20/2015 10:31:00 AM
Clever, so much more then the words you written.
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Date: 7/19/2015 3:06:00 PM
this was really fun humor, and I also enjoyed how you did a play on "love at first sight" Very well done, and congrats in my contest.
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Date: 7/19/2015 2:32:00 PM
David, Congratulations on your awesome win... LOVE SKAT
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Date: 7/19/2015 1:36:00 PM
A nice take on the quote, David, congratulations, Viv
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Date: 7/19/2015 10:57:00 AM
Very clever limerick David many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/23/2015 1:55:00 AM
I all so agree with what Joseph has said. Beautiful write and good luck in contest.
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Date: 6/22/2015 6:53:00 PM
David perhaps we should all use this "effective weapon" each day. Great write!
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