Rock, Paper, Scissors

I have a theory to test
I always thought scissors was best
When I throw scissors down
A rock comes around
I should have done paper I guess

Next time it is paper I throw
And just like that don’t you know
His scissors appears
And my paper it shears
A rock would have won it and so

The next time it’s rock in my hand
I’ll win it this time – I’m the man
Then his paper comes out
Wraps my rock without doubt
This game I just don’t understand

But you know the next time we meet
He’ll be the one that is beat
I just have to think through it
Don’t know how I’ll do it
But somehow I’ll learn how to cheat

Mdailey	6/11/11

2nd place finish in contest

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Date: 6/21/2011 9:14:00 PM
Congratz on your win. I always cheat if I know I can't win.
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Date: 6/18/2011 10:59:00 AM
Such a cute and delightful one on this theme..Loved it.Mike a big Congrats to you on your win..gautami...
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Date: 6/17/2011 11:03:00 AM
Congrats..Sara
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Date: 6/17/2011 9:57:00 AM
Congrats Mike on you well deserved win with this entry. Best wishes Em :)
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Date: 6/17/2011 4:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest Mike. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/16/2011 9:29:00 PM
very interesting Mike :) enjoyed reading this :D sup0er congrats on your rockin win :D
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Date: 6/16/2011 6:11:00 PM
Great work Mike. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/16/2011 5:12:00 PM
Big congrats on your second place win, Mike! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/16/2011 5:05:00 PM
Thank you for entering in my contest Mike, enjoyed you entry, congrats on your win:),..p.d.
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Date: 6/16/2011 7:22:00 PM
and congrats on your feature
Date: 6/16/2011 4:44:00 PM
Congrats Mike on your big win in PD's cool contest luv..
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Date: 6/16/2011 4:34:00 PM
My congratulations on the second place win in the contest, mike
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Date: 6/16/2011 4:02:00 PM
Very clever write and well deserved win in the contest.
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Date: 6/14/2011 8:59:00 AM
LOL It seems this is a game you can't win, Mike. The rock, paper or scissors can all be trumped by one of the others. Very clever limerick! Wishing you success in PD's contest and congratulations on have your poem featured. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/13/2011 5:12:00 PM
Mdailey, a very enjoyable read on a game we all know well, though some play better than others! ;-)
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Date: 6/13/2011 11:02:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Mike. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/13/2011 10:36:00 AM
My congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Mike
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Date: 6/13/2011 2:26:00 AM
Best wishes to you Mike for the contest, this is a great entry. Em :)
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Date: 6/13/2011 1:22:00 AM
I like this, good luck in the contest
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