Notes About The Poem

this is an ongoing joke, my husband and I have a twisted sense of humor LOL

My Late Husband, Rip

I couldn’t bear to bury him
             like I knew I should -
I just had to pickle him
             like I always said I would.



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on July 17, 2018 for contest LIFE OR DEATH EPIGRAM sponsored by KEVIN SHAW  -  RANKED 2ND
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Arowolo Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 7:14 PM
Wonderful epigram,Line...Congrats on your well deserved win..
Gauthier Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 8:24 PM
Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Olusegun.
Waters Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 4:43 AM
ha - excellent point - congratz on top win
Gauthier Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 7:50 AM
Thanks, Virginia, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Gentry Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 11:06 PM
Lol. Congratulations on your win. :)
Gauthier Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 11:34 PM
Thanks, Susan. Most appreciated.
Dutta Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 10:38 AM
BIG CONGRATS to win. Love.
Gauthier Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 6:47 PM
Thanks so much, Anisha, for your most appreciated visit and comment.
Pett Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 7:40 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Line, this is so funny, love this. :))
Gauthier Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 7:55 AM
Thank you, Roy. LOL
Rodrigues Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 9:47 PM
Congrats on your win! <3 Kim
Gauthier Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 7:55 AM
Thanks, Kim. Much appreciated.
Gondolf Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 6:03 PM
Line, congrats on your win for this humorous epigram. John
Gauthier Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 6:19 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit, John. Always appreciated.
Roper Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 4:49 PM
HaHaHa.......Congratulations on your win, Line.. Hugs Eve
Gauthier Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 6:19 PM
Thanks for your lovely and most appreciated visit, Eve.
Haight Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 4:29 PM
Still smiling, Line! A good one! Congrats on our Podium win. Hugs, Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 6:19 PM
Thank you so much, Sandra. Most appreciated.
Allison Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 4:19 PM
oh you had me giggling line!:-) many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 6:20 PM
Thanks, Jan, for your most appreciated visit and comment.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 4:11 PM
Doing a victory dance for ya ;) love this one! Congrats <3 xomo
Gauthier Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 6:20 PM
Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Maureen.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 5:39 AM
Hilariously apt! I am excited about this one.
Gauthier Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 7:10 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Caren.
Cunningham Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 2:41 AM
Had a shock when I saw the title, then I read it.lol.
Cunningham Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 11:44 AM
Happy to hear that Line.
Gauthier Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 7:12 AM
My darling husband is quite alive. He's got miles to go before it's time to clock in.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 8:10 PM
That title with "Epigram" had me giggling already, you doth not disappoint ;p good luck in the contest! xomo
Gauthier Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 9:27 PM
Thanks, Maureen, for your lovely visit and comment.
Michael Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 8:04 PM
Preserved forever in your heart... All the best Line
Gauthier Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 9:27 PM
Thanks, Arturo, for your delightful visit and comment.
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