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No time to be mushy, I'm leaving now Just open the room and under my bed, Find Grandma’s ‘ Ulysses’-- first edition Take it to the pawn shop; cash it instead. A recipe is hidden on the wall, “ Slice thistle, nectarine in a vessel Mix with licorice until boiling point,” Drink the juice, to cast off infectious spell. By the way, once an insurance guy comes Feel at ease, testaments of my love drip Including Walgreen coupons due next week… A mother’s gifts, as I finally slip. My Parting Gifts: Contest of Viv Wigley 2/18/2016

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Date: 9/3/2016 1:54:00 PM
What a sweet and unique advice! Congrats Nette!
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Date: 9/2/2016 4:18:00 PM
So wonderful to share the winners’ list with your great poetry..Congrats on awesome work..Sara..Love Maxine!!
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Date: 9/2/2016 1:37:00 PM
Nette, this is awesome! congrats on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 9/2/2016 7:59:00 AM
I really enjoyed this humorous piece!! Congrats Nette, for your placement in the contest!! ;-)
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Date: 2/20/2016 6:08:00 AM
Very clever and original - I had fun reading it ... CayCay
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Date: 2/19/2016 2:44:00 PM
Love this funny, off beat poem, Nette! Fun to see your sense of humor here :)
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Date: 2/18/2016 1:34:00 PM
Sounds like a comedy sketch from Billy Crystal's TV series. Fantastic!
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Date: 2/18/2016 12:58:00 PM
Mature bit of poetry. This line danced: >Slice thistle, nectarine in a vessel
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Date: 2/18/2016 10:17:00 AM
One of the best dead-pan humor I've read. I'll have that concoction anytime!
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Date: 2/18/2016 7:17:00 AM
Who wouldn't like to read Grandma's recipes? Witty, dear nette!
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Date: 2/18/2016 4:08:00 AM
You have a witty streak I rarely see. Love this vivacious poem and all those parting shots, especially pawning "Ulysses" and using 'Wallgreen coupons!
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Date: 2/18/2016 3:23:00 AM
- Great idea for this contest, Nette :) - Enjoy reading :) - Happy Thursday ! - good luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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