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Smart Boy On a Short Bus

I've been wild and crazy A loose goose on the rampage I partied and pleasured And played Rolled time up in a tight coil Squeezing everything out Tied the knot firmer Stretched to the limit Struggled wholeheartedly With every endeavor Pushed to my limit Like a steamroller Straightening and smoothing The road ahead of me Never looking back Closing all the doors behind me Before crossing the next bridge to burn And turning the next corner Rocking the boogie of bash Now Older worn and riddled No desire - No regrets Fastened and trussed in old blue PJ's Watching the birds flicker Wafting the sweet scented flowers Taking in the air Sitting on the same road Not moving This fidgety gray curmudgeon Rocking in my chair Still a mover and shaker With many, many stories to share April 26, 2020 Wild Poetry Contest Sponsored by Anthony Slausin

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Date: 4/29/2020 12:51:00 PM
I love this Lonna! Congratulations for your win! xomo
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 4/29/2020 1:15:00 PM
So good to hear from Maureen. So glad you liked it. Lonna
Date: 4/29/2020 6:35:00 AM
Well done. It has such a cadence to it, reads like a song. Congratulations on your win my friend.
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 4/29/2020 1:16:00 PM
Thanks dearest Caren. I am blessed to have your eyes and voice!
Date: 4/28/2020 10:10:00 PM
Really nice wedding of then and now, Lonna, with eye catching imagery. Congratulations on your win
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 4/29/2020 1:17:00 PM
So happy to hear you liked the poem.
Date: 4/28/2020 7:07:00 PM
Congratulations Lonna
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 4/29/2020 1:18:00 PM
Thank you so very much Jack.
Date: 4/28/2020 6:23:00 PM
Lonna, I’m so pleased to return with a big round of applause for you excellent win with this exceptional poem. Congratulations! Such a worthy choice. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 4/29/2020 1:19:00 PM
Thank you dear Poet Friend. Its a great blessing hearing from you.
Date: 4/28/2020 5:42:00 PM
Congratulations, Lonna, on your podium win! Lovely!
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 4/29/2020 1:20:00 PM
Hello Kim! Thank you for the Congrats. Hope you are well and happy.
Date: 4/26/2020 6:58:00 PM
I love the fierce character and spirit of this poem, Lonna. Captivating and defiant; "Like a steamroller / Straightening and smoothing / The road ahead of me / Never looking back" - yet ever endearing and accepting; "Rocking in my chair / Still a mover and shaker / With many, many stories to share" - I didn't want it to end but I loved the great finish! Fantastic imagery and emotion. Awesome poetry! Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 4/26/2020 10:21:00 PM
Your words continue to be a joy........Thank you for your appreciation and letting me know how it makes you feel. Much love

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