Rip Van Winkle (Eap)

Legend has said, he left his bed, and slept outdoors instead:

           With the rustling leaves of green and yellow
           And the sky lark singing soft and mellow
           In the shelter of a weeping willow
           As the meadow grass became his pillow



For Brian Strand's contest: "Rhyme Time"

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Date: 1/21/2010 4:53:00 PM
Great one here. I had almost forgotten about Rip Van Winkle. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 1/17/2010 1:00:00 PM
nicely penned, good luck. thanks for your comments today
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Date: 1/17/2010 8:18:00 AM
and so goes the story of Rip van Winkle--this is just dreamy--heehee can't help but wish I could snooze for a thousand years myself ;) best of luck in the contest--you wrote this one really well (as usual! ^_^)
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Date: 1/17/2010 12:06:00 AM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments Carrie.Rgds Brian
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Date: 1/16/2010 10:52:00 PM
Breath-takingly beautiful, Carrie. No need to wish you luck with this one. Love, Lainie
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Date: 1/16/2010 1:52:00 PM
. . . my hubbie has been stabbed by a stranger,had a bobcat roll over him, gun held at him, almost cut off his finger framing, got in bad fights with others obnoxious as he, arrested one man naked in a shower in his "bounty hunter" days, lost at least 50,000 in his self employed years, fell 2 stories on his back, recently got his knee rammed by robbers fleeing a robbery he tried to stop, has asthma, depression, etc. on and on! Is it any wonder he is on meds? or that I wrote that poem?haha
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Date: 1/16/2010 1:46:00 PM
wow, this one is very poetic for a list poem!! A winner for me! Oh, and about my soap opera poem, listen to this: (I will have to use a new box, this is gonna be long). . . .
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Date: 1/16/2010 9:44:00 AM
Beautiful Rhyme, Carrie! Good job with this challenging write! Peace, Audrey
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Date: 1/16/2010 8:23:00 AM
Thank you for your welcome commnrs oday Carrie.Rgds Brian
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Date: 1/16/2010 8:21:00 AM
Nice List on this storybook fellow, good luck in Brian's contest >> James
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Date: 1/16/2010 12:40:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Carrie.Rgds Brian
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Date: 1/16/2010 12:38:00 AM
Great piece on an unusual subject matter , and you have excelled . Best of luck in the contest ....
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Date: 1/15/2010 10:23:00 PM
Such a serene setting you present. No wonder he slept for so long. Excellent Write Carrie. Best Wishes Always, Bill
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Date: 1/15/2010 5:15:00 PM
This is very nice...enjoyed...Good luck in the contest...Marty
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Date: 1/15/2010 4:59:00 PM
You do such a great job with this you make it sound easy. I have been struggling with one but can't get it to jell. good job, it's beautiful, full of imagery to those who know the tale...Margaret
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Date: 1/15/2010 4:19:00 PM
Wht can I say, Carrie? Another gem from you! I like the way you put 3 rhymes in the introductory line...Tim
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Date: 1/15/2010 4:07:00 PM
Oh Carrie this is so beautiful. I love the connection you make with the outdoors. Rhymes with a natural flow. No need to wish you luck with this one. It's a winner in my book! Thanks for your heartfelt comments on Haiti's Humanity, Bless your heart my friend. ((Hugs))Love Patty
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