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Lucky Indian

Indian met white man at the docks. Taught him to plant corn and shared his flocks. White man gave disease and grief, Stole his lands like common thief. Indian lucky to keep his mocs. Tenth place

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 1/19/2011 4:07:00 PM
great idea, wow you made alot of meter progress since this one the topic is so good a rewrite is in order! maybe go with HUNT and crops, instead of corn and flock? Light & Love & thanks for playing!
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Date: 12/27/2010 5:18:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s Indian Giver contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/27/2010 6:51:00 AM
Joyce, many congratulations on your fine win in PD's contest. Have a wonderful 2011 >> James....:)
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Date: 12/27/2010 6:03:00 AM
Hi. Congratulations on your deserved honour. Eamon
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Date: 12/27/2010 12:00:00 AM
hahaha, how did i ever miss this one. Turning the tables on the expression to show who the true "indian giver" was. GREAT limerick, JOyce. Congratulations. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 12/26/2010 5:15:00 PM
Congrats Joyce on your big win in PD's contest with this awesome entry my friend.. enjoy with luv and a Happy New Year too...
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Date: 12/26/2010 10:43:00 AM
Joyce, the truth told! Congratulations on your worthy poem's honored place. AgapeMoses
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Date: 12/26/2010 7:41:00 AM
a big laugh at this one, joyce! CHEERS for bagging an award in PD’s contest!
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Date: 12/26/2010 5:35:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of PD, Joyce
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Date: 12/25/2010 11:22:00 PM
JOYCE, CONGRATULATIONS I had so much fun reading every entry. Some where serious and awesome, hope you are enjoying your holidays,..p.d.
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Date: 12/6/2010 11:27:00 PM
Hi Joyce, just got your comment. I often stay up late. When it's quiet, I enjoy reading poetry more. Hope to hear from you when the package arrives! Love and blessings, Carolyn
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Date: 12/5/2010 7:37:00 PM
truly a truthful limerick poem with well placed humor,,all the best in the contest and Thank You for all your visits and the warm words that you left behind,,Blessings..Cecil
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Date: 12/4/2010 6:52:00 AM
Awesome, Joyce!!! A favorite for me. A little dark humor...er, red humor, here. Limericks don't get any better than this one! Love, Carolyn
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