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Poor Uncle Tom

He lies in peace beneath this tree where death by shock came suddenly. That thunderbolt struck Uncle Tom- he faced the storm before the calm. April 16, 2019 Premiere Contest: Your Best Light-Verse Poetry Sponsor:L Milton Hankins

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 8/28/2021 8:15:00 PM

Very clever light verse. The reversal of a familiar expression is a delight. Congratulations! Brian

Beata Agustin

Date: 8/25/2021 1:23:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, and for the reflective calmness it has created. God bless you.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/23/2021 12:19:00 PM

what a clever poem Sandra, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood

Date: 8/23/2021 11:35:00 AM

Well that’s weird... I’m trying to self publish an ancient novel (which is driving me to distraction) and by and large it centres on a character who is struck by lightning, while under a tree. Spooky congrats on your win with this natty four liner, Sandra. Terry

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/23/2021 9:41:00 AM

Sandra, congratulations on your placement in my contest. I enjoyed it, and I'm glad it rose to a high place in 50 entries.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 4/26/2019 8:37:00 AM

Clever! Congrats on your placement!

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/27/2019 7:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, Juliet! Sandra :)

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 4/25/2019 12:14:00 PM

Very cute and clever. Congrats on your win.

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/25/2019 2:39:00 PM

Thank you very much, Dale, for your visit, congrats and supportive comment. Much appreciated. Sandra :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/20/2019 1:32:00 AM

Nice one Sandra - I have read a lot of these Epitaph poems - I think the judge will have a hard time deciding ! Good luck in the contest - good for a win. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/22/2019 5:03:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jennifer, for your visit and supportive comments! Hugs, Sandra