Play Possum

We were very young,
maybe three.
In her pretty home,
a party was going on.
The dinning room table was filled with wonderful foods,
the ladies were busy laughing and eating.
We were the only two kids,
trying to pass the time away.
The ladies were dressed up in their best,
many with pretty hats upon their heads.
In walked two nuns,
all dressed in black~wearing huge hats.
We had never seen such a terrifying sight,
over in the corner we ran.
Scared to death,
we played possum.
As the ladies walked by we heard them say,
they are sleeping like angels.
Date Written:10/14/2021
3.) Play Possum
Pick-A-Title, Vol 26 - Poetry Contest
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Date: 10/19/2021 11:43:00 AM
Too funny, Paula! I enjoyed your poem! Best wishes for the contest! Hugs, Sandra
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/20/2021 9:44:00 AM
Thank You, for your note and for your best wishes. Glad you like this funny write. Have a blessed autumn day...................
Date: 10/18/2021 7:25:00 AM
Too cute. Loved this. God Bless, JB
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/18/2021 10:49:00 AM
Thank You, for your note. Glad you love this cute write. Have a blessed autumn day...................
Date: 10/16/2021 12:11:00 PM
- No wonder the kids were scared :) - A wonderful poem, Paula :) - Luck in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend ... take care :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/17/2021 8:41:00 AM
Thank You, for your note and for your luck. Glad you like this Play Possum write. Have a blessed autumn day...................
Date: 10/15/2021 2:24:00 PM
lol children dont' miss a thing when they are young, but as grown ups we always think them angels, nicely penned dear Paula, most endearing poem.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/16/2021 10:33:00 AM
Thank You, for your note. Glad you like this one. Yes, sleeping kids are like angels. Have a blessed autumn day...................
Date: 10/14/2021 9:23:00 PM
cutie poem, Paula, enjoyed reading. goood luck in the contest
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/16/2021 10:32:00 AM
Thank You, for your note and for your luck. Glad you enjoyed reading this cute write. Have a blessed autumn day...................
Date: 10/14/2021 4:52:00 PM
An exquisitely written poem, Paula, your deep thoughts and great metaphors were key to this fine artwork, best for a win
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/16/2021 10:31:00 AM
Thank You, for your note and for your best. Glad you like this fun write. Have a blessed autumn day...................
Date: 10/14/2021 4:51:00 PM
So cute. God bless you friend. Love, Gina
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/16/2021 10:30:00 AM
Thank You, for your note. Glad you like this cute write. Have a blessed autumn day...................
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