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Shotgun and the Wind

As we neared our destination Heard a loud reverberation Almost instant suffocation Windows down for ventilation First a little accusation Followed by a refutation Then he says it’s defamation An unjust adjudication One quick breath in desperation Then I paused my respiration Dare not risk an inhalation Fumes so bad they’d kill a nation Cigarette for relaxation Struck a match then detonation Leapt out to avoid cremation Went back for my charred Alsatian 4 October 2022 Contest: Single Stanza Monorhyme Sponsor: L Milton Hankins

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Arlo Parker

Date: 10/10/2022 1:06:00 PM

Awesome. Period. :o)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/7/2022 7:56:00 AM

Terry, I loved your monorhyme. Congratulations on your high placement in my contest!

Terry Flood
Date: 10/7/2022 8:24:00 AM

Thanks, Milt. I have no idea where a PARP in a car came from but I’m glad you enjoyed. Thanks for my placement. Terry

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/7/2022 7:01:00 AM

Thought I had commented on this earlier. If not, I should have for I remember reading it. I even read it outloud (sometimes the only way to get full effect) LOL :) Reminds me of the Darwin awards. Congratulations on your win! Linda

Terry Flood
Date: 10/7/2022 8:29:00 AM

Prior to the contest result, this had one comment. Had to read it again to see if it still gave me a soppy grin. Thanks for your congrats. Terry

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/7/2022 6:11:00 AM

Terry, CONGRATS on your well-deserved win with this very creative piece! Janice

Terry Flood
Date: 10/7/2022 8:33:00 AM

Thanks, Janice. I do question my thought processes. Most of the Soupers here have written about, ocean breezes, or falling leaves and I write about a parping passenger. I’ll call a nurse ASAP! Glad you enjoyed. Terry

Paul Callus

Date: 10/4/2022 10:48:00 AM

A very entertaining Monorhyme, Terry! I like your sense of humour :) ~ Regards // paul

Terry Flood
Date: 10/4/2022 10:52:00 AM

It gave me a grin when I wrote it, Paul. But I was beginning to think it had fallen on stoney ground. So I appreciate your appreciation. Thanks for dropping by. Terry