Life In Vain - Trois Par Huit

Tragedy Taken too soon from me The smell of liquor hangs in the air He left the neighborhood bar far too drunk to care She was on her way home from the arts and crafts fair He comes out, of course, feeling no pain She will not love again Life in vain
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Gorelick Avatar
June 2, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Meaningful write Joe, congrats on your success in the contest. I hope this was not a personal story..how sad.BG
Sweetheart Avatar
June 2, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Congrats Joe on your HM in Jared's contest with your very worthy effort and entry .. so enjoy your honor today.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Pickett Avatar
June 2, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Joe, whats up man..... I wanted to congratulate you on your HM in my Trois Par Huit contest and I hope to see you in my Rondel as well......:JP]
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May 20, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Hate is a strong word my friend... Don't hate the poet, hate the pen!!! HeHE..... I am glad to see that you pumped one out that quickly.... Good work my friend.... You followed the pattern and count perfectly, EXCELLENT... Keep em comin....:JP]
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