Life's Ups and Downs

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10/15/18 Written for: The One Word Wit Style Poetry Contest Sponsored by Maureen McGreavy
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Sands Avatar
January 9, 2019 at 1:09 PM
Creative Chris! I see you had a win with this too. Congratulations :)
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January 9, 2019 at 1:11 PM
Thank you Heidi
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November 19, 2018 at 6:38 PM
Wow, Chris! So simple, but so perfect! Congratulations on your fine podium win. Sandra :)
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November 20, 2018 at 9:56 AM
Thank you again Sandra for your kind words.
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November 13, 2018 at 8:54 PM
So simple yet genius Chris! Congratulations on your wonderful win! : )
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November 14, 2018 at 7:39 AM
Thank you so very much Connie.
Roper Avatar
November 11, 2018 at 10:17 PM
Chris , congratulations on your win...
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November 13, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Thank you so very much Eve.
Allison Avatar
November 11, 2018 at 3:31 PM
Very funny Chris, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
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November 13, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Thanks so very much my friend.
Gauthier Avatar
November 11, 2018 at 1:18 PM
Very witty, Chris. Well done. Congrats on your silver medal win.
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November 13, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Thank you Line. I appreciate your kindness
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November 11, 2018 at 1:14 PM
Prime example of excellence in simplicity!! congrats on the win
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November 13, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Thanks so very much Andrea
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November 11, 2018 at 11:06 AM
Congrats, Chris, you presented the ups and downs of this contest very well. Nicely done. Jobn
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November 13, 2018 at 8:29 AM
Thanks so very much John. I need to find time to go look at yours and send my congrats.
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November 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM
I love this one Chris! Perfect in it's simplicity. I have to say 1st and 2nd placements were the most difficult. Congratulations and thank you! xomo
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November 13, 2018 at 8:29 AM
Thanks so much Maureen. It was an honor to place so high in your contest. :)
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November 11, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Simple but wittily effective! Well done,Chris!
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November 13, 2018 at 8:28 AM
Thank you Wendy
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November 11, 2018 at 9:52 AM
Great take on the theme, Chris. Congrats on your high-placed win! Regards, John.
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November 13, 2018 at 8:28 AM
Thanks so much John
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November 1, 2018 at 9:09 AM
- Great idea for the contest Chris, good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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November 1, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Thanks so much my friend.
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October 16, 2018 at 9:55 AM
I think this is most clever, wish I'd thought of it as opposed to the nothing I have! Good on you, Chris - to be witty and deep with one word. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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October 16, 2018 at 10:27 AM
Thanks again CayCay. We'll see if Maureen likes it. : )
Daniel Avatar
October 16, 2018 at 5:25 AM
Good one, Chris:)
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October 16, 2018 at 10:27 AM
Thanks a bunch Jo. :)
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October 15, 2018 at 4:13 PM
Cool. Good one, Chris.
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October 15, 2018 at 5:26 PM
Thanks
Wolf Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 2:24 PM
I think that Maureen will go for this one. Best of luck in the contest, Chris. ~ Gershon
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October 15, 2018 at 2:29 PM
Thank you so much
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October 15, 2018 at 1:38 PM
That's so clever! Love it!
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October 15, 2018 at 1:42 PM
Thanks so much Agnes
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