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Rounding Out My Performance

Stupendously, I walk a straight line, a mile high, across the tight rope.
Following my death-defying performance, I shower, slip on the soap.

11/27/2021
YOUR FUNNIEST COUPLET EVER
Sponsor: L Milton Hankins
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Allison Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 4:23 PM
oh so funny Kim, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
December 15, 2021 at 5:04 AM
Thank you! So glad to have you back and wishing you great health and happiness! Merry Christmas!
Calasibetta Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 1:37 PM
Congratulations on your win....the image is quite funny, but I image the reality is it hurts. Blessings, Paulette
Rodrigues Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 2:17 PM
Thanks, Paulette!
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 3:07 PM
Great irony, Kim. Congrats on an awesome win
Rodrigues Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 3:46 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
Gaul Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 10:37 AM
Clever and so true. Well done. Congrats Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 11:13 AM
Thank you, Greg!
Canerdy Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 8:53 AM
GOOD one, Kim! A huge CONGRATS. Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 11:11 AM
Thank you, Janice!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 7:49 AM
Congratulations! This is hilarious! Love it!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 11:11 AM
Thank you, Malabika!
George Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 5:10 AM
The humor in this is laudable. Congratulations on your deserved win !
Rodrigues Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 11:10 AM
Thank you, Valsa!
Alex Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 4:18 AM
An great write as usual; sticking to the rules of the contest; with thought-provoking reflection. Congratulations!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 4:22 AM
Thank you, my friend!
Flood Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 12:38 AM
Irony in a nutshell. Great win, Kim. Congrats. Terry
Rodrigues Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 4:22 AM
Thank you, Terry!
Agustin Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 10:48 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me chuckle. God bless you.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 4:22 AM
Thank you, Beata!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 10:39 PM
Nicely done, Kim, laughs is assured, Aloha!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 4:22 AM
Thank you, William!
Watt Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 8:56 PM
Love this Kim, so funny and down-to-earth real. Enjoyed the title and graphic too. Congrats on your podium win.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 9:05 PM
Thank you, John! :)
Kauffman Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 6:49 PM
Oh dear Kim! Hope there were no bruises, breaks or concussions! Just when we don't expect it, triumph turns into irony! Congratulations on your win!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 9:06 PM
Thank you, Sam! :)
Ashley Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 6:39 PM
Your clever pen never fails you, Kim. A wonderfully ironic couplet, my friend. Congratulations for your excellent win in Milton's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Rodrigues Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 9:06 PM
Thank you, Susan! ~ hugs
Hankins Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 5:07 PM
Congratulations, Kim. This one elicited a hearty laugh. You might want to try writing for a comedian! (chuckling)
Rodrigues Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 5:14 PM
Thank you so much! :)
Krutsinger Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 9:26 PM
This is terrific! Good luck in Hank's contest.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 5:14 PM
Thank you!
George Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 8:38 PM
This is indeed so funny ! After a death defying performance, slipping on the soap and falling is real tragedy!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 5:14 PM
Thank you :)
Buhagiar Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 8:34 AM
Dear Kim, thanks for the laugh. You walk a tight rope and slip on a piece of soap :) Hope you di not get hurt. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 10:35 AM
It’s all up in the air ;)
Bauer Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 2:52 AM
Ha! Very funny and clever, Kim! Good luck in the contest…
Rodrigues Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 6:30 AM
Thank you, Ilene!
Wolf Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 6:53 PM
Now, That is Funny! What tremendous irony you've penned. Super contest entry, Kim. Have a blessed Sunday, Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 8:30 PM
Thank you so much! Have a blessed Sunday too!
Poet Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 6:19 PM
Kim, you've done something sarcastic and amusing! We regularly expect things to go one way in life, only to find ourselves in a different situation.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 8:31 PM
Truly! Thanks!
Buehler Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 3:38 PM
Truly ironic, and quite hilarious, Kim! Best wishes for the contest. :D
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 3:51 PM
Thank you, Evelyn!
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November 27, 2021 at 2:19 PM
Such is life Kim, we may expect to go one way, then a simple twist brings us another, very enjoyable and well thought out, cheers David
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 2:19 PM
Thank you, David!
Mchattie Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 11:04 AM
That's one thing you learn in prison... never drop the soap. Well penned. Good luck in the contest.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 2:19 PM
I’ve heard that…lol!
Cunningham Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Lol, this is a gem Kim, good luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend. Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 10:49 AM
Thank you! So glad you liked it, Tom!
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