Rock, Paper and Scissors

The scissors are beaten by the rock
Man made steel has been left in shock
Now the rock has been beat
By a flimsy light sheet
The winning paper is where our words talk
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 2:05 AM
Witty witty!! Mr. James you got some funny bones there:) and I see in your lists too..:) lool
Fraser Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 5:21 PM
Within my writes are subjects of many, and this is one of them. It's a hand game of Asian origin Olive and info on it can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-paper-scissors James :)x
Phookan Avatar
June 18, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Simply great!!! Congrats James on your brilliant win for this amazing write on this theme..gautami
Horne Avatar
June 17, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Many congrats on your win in 'Scissors', James : )
Kendrick Avatar
June 17, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Congrats on your win with this creative work...Sara
Brown Avatar
June 17, 2011 at 4:17 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest James. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Really liked how this flowed and with what you say here, James! Way to go with this winner :) Congrats! :)
Devonshire Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Dear Highlander, Congratulations on your win in PD's contest! Love, Carolyn
A   Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Thank you for entering in my contest James, enjoyed you entry, congrats on your win:),..p.d.
Sweetheart Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Congrats James on your big win in PD's cool contest with this cool entry luv..
Mehta Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 4:37 PM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of p.d., James
Fassbender Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 4:07 PM
Good one - congrats!
Poet Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Another excellent write here James...enjoyed.
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June 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Love the last line. You have me smiling with your words. Enjoyed reading your poem today. Karen
Guzzi Avatar
June 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM
yes the pen mightier than the sword! [especially if used to poke out an eye ;)] Light & Love Highlander!
Deane Avatar
June 13, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Very nicely done, as always much luck in P.D.'s contest
Zzzzz Avatar
June 13, 2011 at 3:14 AM
Interesting take on the old game of winners and losers. Wishing you well in the contest. Regards, Robert.
Devonshire Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Awesome, James. You did a great job using the three objects to convey a message about poetry and writing. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Beadnall Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 3:39 PM
nice 1 mate ;)
Sweetheart Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 3:37 PM
another super write James.. good luck in the contest luv..
Gorelick Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Love it James...clever take on the contest.. I can come up with NOTHING..BG
Mehta Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Beautiful expressions on all the three, James
Kendrick Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Cute one..I got a laugh..There must be a contest going on about this subject..Good luck if so..Sara
Falotico Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Very clever write and entry my friend....best of luck to you.....Michael
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