Like a Timex

Through lickings, like a Timex, my husband’s hard-core. Evermore, heart ticking, he goes on. They don’t make his model any more. Not cut out for college, he gathered lore in his craft; he learned it all, hands-on. Through lickings, like a Timex, my husband’s hard core. Into night he’d often work, his body sore, developing both calluses and brawn. They don’t make his model any more. Once a fall from two floors up he bore! Days later he was at his work by dawn. Through lickings, like a Timex,my husband's hard-core. Robbed and scammed; so much to abhor! This self-made man felt like a woebegone. They don’t make his model any more. New trials that he never knew before now face him, but he’s still a hanger-on. Through lickings, like a Timex, my husband’s hard core. They don’t make his model any more. For the Anne's Favorite Poetry Form: Villanelle! (Any Subject)Poetry Contest

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Date: 5/3/2013 4:34:00 AM
It's heartfelt poem. Carelessness of lover adorned beautifully. Thanks.....,loved always, bl
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Date: 4/17/2013 10:28:00 AM
This is a fantastic write with this form Andrea.---- I don't think they make this model anymore--- this is priceless. Wonderful poem . love phyl
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Date: 4/6/2013 12:49:00 AM
Im sure your that model which isn t made anymore is a vintage to those aroind him..Its beautiful to read this dedication..I can feel your cry..but i can hear your heartbeat too dear.Unfortunately we re just a number with an expiry date for many but we are everything for our family..This goes to my favs..big hug
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Date: 4/5/2013 7:39:00 PM
Hi ANdrea, ;-) Congratulations with Anne's Favorite Poetry Form: Villanelle! Have yourself a good one. always & forever*LINDA
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Date: 4/4/2013 5:32:00 PM
Congrats on your win with this adorable poem Andrea,,:-) Donna
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Date: 4/4/2013 4:33:00 PM
Reads like a winner..Enjoyed reading this eve..Great honor you have given to your husband..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 4/3/2013 1:01:00 PM
This is such a great write. Congrat's on the contest!
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Date: 4/2/2013 11:53:00 AM
Wonderful and lovely piece,Andrea...Congrats on your superb win....
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Date: 4/2/2013 10:43:00 AM
I read this before, while trying to figure out how to do this form, great job and nice tribute to your hubby. congrats on your win Andrea
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Date: 4/2/2013 7:25:00 AM
Sounds like you really like that model!.. congrats on your husband and your win. BG
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Date: 4/2/2013 6:50:00 AM
Congrats Andrea and thanks for passing by... It's lovely ~A.O
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Date: 4/2/2013 4:44:00 AM
Big congrats for another big win my very dear friend! Hugs & cheers! Best wishes always! love lots, Leonora
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Date: 4/1/2013 6:47:00 PM
Congratulations Andrea, only just spotted this, very nice tribute poem. Take care, Regards Richard
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Date: 4/1/2013 3:00:00 PM
Enjoyed reading this one again. Congratulations!
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Date: 4/1/2013 2:36:00 PM
Beautiful tribute to your hard working husband. I like this one. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/1/2013 1:56:00 PM
Hey, hey...congrats again!
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Date: 3/31/2013 5:12:00 PM
nicely done for your beau ;}
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Date: 3/31/2013 3:25:00 PM
awww, a lovely tribute to Joe
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Date: 3/26/2013 7:38:00 AM
He be one sturdy dude. They don't make the kind anymore. I have a drawer full of watches. When the battery gives out I just get a new one. Aint that the case nowadays. You hang on to that sturdy dude of yours. Love, daver
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Date: 3/26/2013 6:28:00 AM
This is great writing here, thank you for sharing.
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Date: 3/25/2013 12:47:00 PM
Sounds like my kinda guy...We have a saying around here. "tough as John Wayne's toilet paper." Then when they ask what you mean, you say, "Rough, tough, and don't take sh*t off nobody!"...haha
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Date: 3/25/2013 11:14:00 AM
A good man you've got there. I've nothing but admiration for his gumption and your wonderful explication of his merits. Hats off to you both. Jack
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Date: 3/25/2013 10:06:00 AM
Awesome tribute! This is such a unique way to write a villanelle. Your husband sounds like an admirable fellow. I agree with you - They sure don't make men like that anymore (at least not in my experience!)
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Date: 3/25/2013 8:31:00 AM
Well,well Andrea; a great compliment to you husband a man from an era, I know a bit about; or so I gather from what I read, Well done..! got to get a win with this))
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Date: 3/24/2013 9:19:00 PM
Dear Andrea, Wish I had a Wife that Would honor me with a Beautiful Tribute like this. - I was Wondering if YOU knew Harry Horsman Won in the Contest "One of YOUR Greatest days Sponsored by dan Kearley. I noticed YOU Commented on this POEM before he Won. Are YOU going to send him Congrats. I know i appreciate extra Comments when I in or am Featured. With LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry
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