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No Smoking

I inhaled a lungful of cigarette smoke, While waiting for the number nine, I coughed so much I thought I’d choke. The woman ignored the no smoking sign; It served her right if she got a heavy fine. Another man asked her to stop And said his lungs deserved fresh air, He raged so much I feared he’d drop; But she chatted to someone who wasn’t there, And looked at the man with a vacant stare. For Cyndi’s You Do Understand contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 8/2/2012 6:24:00 PM
Insanity takes many forms! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 8/2/2012 4:58:00 PM
Great interpretation of the contest Jack and very worthy of a high score. Thanks for your always kind comments. Love, Joyce
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Date: 8/2/2012 8:15:00 AM
congrats Jack on a grand write and winn for thi top notch entry meeting the challenge so well as always luv..
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Date: 8/2/2012 5:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your 4th place win in Cyndi's 'You Do Understand" contest Jack. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/1/2012 11:49:00 PM
Jack,, congratulations with your wonderful win in Cyndi's contest... xox~PD
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Date: 7/3/2012 3:49:00 PM
I love this,,,, it's just how I feel when I see someone smoking,,, you have a great day ;}
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Date: 6/30/2012 4:36:00 AM
You certainly clear the air with this one! Good poem... Good luck... Terry (& thanks for your kind comments)
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Date: 6/29/2012 8:32:00 PM
Clever entry Jack, reminds me I used to puff too and how painful it was to quit! All the best in the contest my friend!
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Date: 6/29/2012 3:39:00 PM
Brilliant entry for the contest. Well thought out quintain.
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Date: 6/29/2012 2:00:00 PM
Wow, Jack, this is really an awesome write! I've seen people like this old woman! I feel sorry for them! Your poem was very delightful to read...it flowed so well and concluded brilliantly! Great Work!!
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Date: 6/29/2012 1:44:00 PM
Reads like a winner..Good work and good luck..Thanks for reviewing my work..Sara
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