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Sleep Talking

You're "Talking In Your Sleep" again If ask you about name, you won't feign Just act dumb unconcerned You're "Talking In Your Sleep" again This time a very different pain Tears from lover that's spurned Tears flow because I don't constrain Unfaithfulness you'll not disdain This sore heart will sit churned You're "Talking In Your Sleep" profane Last time I'll hear her name and retain I have totally learned Contest: Write Me A Lightfoot Poem Sponsor: Francine Roberts

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 4/22/2012 11:40:00 AM
Wonderfully penned a sweet truth, no one is safe if 14th line repeats in dream. Loved my fried, always bl
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Date: 4/20/2012 8:52:00 PM
good take on the song title Talking in your sleep. I sure remember that song. I am impressed by how many songs tihis dude actually wrote!!!
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Date: 4/20/2012 11:32:00 AM
sara dear.. are you having TPS technical problems.. i can't comment on blogs and write soup mails, awhhh!...yes, i have mailed TPS many times over!...hope you are fine!..:) huggs!
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Date: 4/19/2012 9:46:00 PM
You are most fabulous (lol) famous poetess. Nice & cute creation dear poetess. Love this one beautifully written.
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Date: 4/19/2012 6:18:00 PM
Dang Sara! Such a difficult form and u made it look simplistic...great write and wow,...touchy subject too. Love, GWendolen ...I gotta go read that Canopy of Cedars next....great idea for a title.
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Date: 4/19/2012 3:20:00 PM
Hope I dont talking in my sleep. Well done Sara, and luck to you in contest! - oxox love Anne-Lise
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Date: 4/19/2012 11:48:00 AM
i did something on the same theme some time back, sara... riveting piece and a solid write... oh, men!... i'm sure this will win!..:) huggs!
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Date: 4/19/2012 10:37:00 AM
Ouch! Sleep has unearthed, or unheavened his wildest secret. Men are no damn good, Sara - except for old, harmless men like myself. Enjoyed mucho. Love, daver
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