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Mark Twain

Surely it is not a crime, When preparing oneself for a rhyme, Nor is it a breach, For an impromptu speech, To allow yourself plenty of time. "It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech."

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Date: 1/31/2016 9:07:00 PM
DAB , HOPE TO SEE YOU POST AGAIN. SKAT
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Date: 7/25/2015 5:16:00 AM
!!! : > )...Way to go.Congrats..Sara
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Date: 7/20/2015 8:50:00 PM
I enjoyed reading this winning limerick, Dan! Congrats on your 2nd place win! Love, Kim
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Date: 7/20/2015 11:52:00 AM
Yes very Twainish. Congratulations on your win. Hope to see more of your work. SuZ
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Date: 7/20/2015 8:37:00 AM
Good job! Congrats Janice
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Date: 7/19/2015 3:13:00 PM
Good one! Congrats..Twain would be proud of you. BG
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Date: 7/19/2015 2:50:00 PM
I love how you incorporated our love of rhyme in with impromptu speech, dan. I don't know if I"ve read your work before, but I hope to get a visit from you now and then. To remind me to come see more of your poetry! Congrats on the win. As Viv said here, this one was SHARP!
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Date: 7/19/2015 2:28:00 PM
Dan, Congratulations on your awesome win... LOVE SKAT
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Date: 7/19/2015 1:18:00 PM
A nice sharp win, Dan, well done. Regards, Viv
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Date: 7/19/2015 11:26:00 AM
Perfectly suited for this contest !!! We can use all the advice we can get !! Congrats to you!
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Date: 7/19/2015 10:46:00 AM
Very witty Dan many congrats on your win in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/11/2015 2:22:00 AM
Hi Dan, this is a sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 7/11/2015 1:53:00 AM
A nice witty start to your time here, Dan. Welcome to Poetry Soup. Hope you enjoy your time here with us. Regards, Viv
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Date: 7/11/2015 12:49:00 AM
Well done, Dan, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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