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Smart-Aleck Mountain Echo

I anticipated a campin' trip in the mountains a few days ago. Ah, the splendor of the risin' sun while slurpin' a mug o' joe! I greeted one morn with a hearty "HOWDY!", I was so engrossed! Alas, my euphoria was shattered when the echo replied, "GIT LOST!"

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/4/2019 4:56:00 PM

Cute one..Got a chuckle that made my evening. Thanks for the visit to my page with congrats. I am delighted that you enjoy the devotionals that I send. Sara

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/3/2019 8:03:00 PM

Love it.. Not oft that, NATURE STRIKES BACK LIKE THAT MY FRIEND. Perhaps your it was your mug of joe, that you failed to offer to share..

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/2/2019 5:11:00 PM

This puts me in mind of a lover crooning under the window of his desired in a building where the disdain of a neighbor shouting out ruins the mood. I loved it Bob! Have a lovely Easter! : ) xxoo

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/2/2019 5:25:00 PM

LOL, Connie. I love your comparison! A wonderful Easter Season to you as well as you celebrate in the beautiful HI. BoB

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2019 3:17:00 PM

Cute idea with the independent echo!!! Was this for a contest I do not know about yet?

CayCay Jennings

Date: 4/2/2019 10:15:00 AM

What a hoot especially since I thought I was dealing with 'serious' couplets. Loved the surprise, the sense of humor and still have a picture of one's expression were such an answer to occur! (I'm using Tim Conway, well, my imagination is). All the best ... CayCay

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/1/2019 5:08:00 PM

Now this took me into giggle territory Bob. A fine piece of humour - thanks Bob - Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/1/2019 6:54:00 PM

I reckon a part of being a so-called bard is to induce emotions and I'm glad this one gave you a fit of giggles! Press on ol' friend - BoB

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/1/2019 12:08:00 PM

- A little "scary" echo, Bob ... great written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/1/2019 12:13:00 PM

Sorta eerie indeed, Anne Lise! Thank you for taking time to read and comment on it. Best to you - BoB

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 4/1/2019 10:07:00 AM

How clever you are!!! But I have to say you made me remember hot Folgers in a mountain inn in Cloudcroft, NM.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 4/1/2019 9:55:00 AM

Ill be saying "git lost" all day...Love it. BG

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/1/2019 12:08:00 PM

Thank you BeeGee. You'll git over it I promise!! Best to you - BoB

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/31/2019 9:57:00 PM

What a humorous think piece! Fun to read!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/1/2019 12:07:00 PM

Thank you Caren. It is a fictional write. I wouldn't dare camp in these Colorado mtns with bears, mountain lions, etc! BoB