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“Zoloft.” was someone’s loud, quick answer. “Yasmin.” I heard, spoke by another. Huh? “Xanax.” Was then offered. While these people shouted, I stared, perplexed. “Valium, is inside my pocketbook, Unisom, too. It’s up to you.” said some voice. ”Thank you,” I began, “you are all dear, Seems though, I have not been clear. Really, all I want and need ….” “Quick dissolving antacid is here, amid Percocet in the drawer, in my desk, Oxycotin, too. What bothers you?” again, someone interrupted me. ”Now that you ask,” I started to reply, “my only request, Made just moments ago …” “Lexapro, is in my bag.” Another spoke, “Keep it with you all day, see if you’re okay. Just know at work you can’t rest – it’s no joke. It will tire a person in no time flat.” She went on, “Happens fast, you will feel sleepy once you digest.” ”Gosh guys,” I felt mad, “this is like combat. For goodness sake, do stop speaking out. Everyone, hear my question, don’t make me shout, Did any of you in this office Consider that all I wish to Borrow is a simple, genuine Aspirin? Well, maybe two.” ... CayCay October 8, 2015

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Date: 10/23/2015 9:25:00 AM
Wow CayCay, i love this. Congratulations on your win
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Date: 10/20/2015 3:13:00 PM
McWow, no wonder this was a winner CayCay - well done girl, mega smiles, James :) :)
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Date: 10/16/2015 2:44:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, CayCay.
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Date: 10/16/2015 10:55:00 AM
Hi CayCay...Congratulations on your winning poem. ~ Lin ~
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Date: 10/15/2015 9:46:00 PM
Hi CayCay, Nice to see you on John's winning list. Congratulations on your win. ** Love SKAT
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Date: 10/15/2015 3:37:00 PM
I loved how you told a story in such restricted form..amazing.... congratulations!
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Date: 10/15/2015 1:38:00 AM
Congrats on ur first place win Caycay with this awesome write!
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Date: 10/15/2015 7:01:00 AM
Hi, Upma - Thank you very much ... CayCay
Date: 10/15/2015 1:19:00 AM
Congrats Cay Cay loved this the first time I read it:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/15/2015 7:02:00 AM
I remember - I think you were my first responder! Thank you, Jan ... CayCay
Date: 10/15/2015 1:11:00 AM
You really made me think of all those drugs when I started to read this, CayCay. Like my TV Western Theme, this could go down as a real reminder of all that stuff we ingest ! Great write to come up with the theme and form.
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Date: 10/15/2015 7:01:00 AM
Hi,Dan - thank you for your sweet comment ... CayCay
Date: 10/15/2015 12:48:00 AM
CayCay wonderful win!!!!!
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Date: 10/15/2015 7:02:00 AM
Hey, Michael - thank you very much! CayCay
Date: 10/15/2015 12:32:00 AM
Way to go! Congrats on your top spot! I'm impressed with this piece Cay Cay.
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Date: 10/15/2015 7:03:00 AM
Richard - So glad you came by. Thank you ... CayCay
Date: 10/14/2015 9:28:00 PM
WoW! CayCay, I see why you"re in the top spot with this write.Congratulations on you win it was well deserved:-)Alexis 7
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Date: 10/15/2015 7:07:00 AM
Hi, Alexis, very sweet words - thank you so much ... CayCay
Date: 10/14/2015 8:52:00 PM
This is so so fantastic!! I loved it!! Congratulations in the contest!! :D :D :D
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Date: 10/15/2015 7:06:00 AM
Hey, I love your enthusiasm - it is contagious and working better than my morning coffee. Thank you! CayCay
Date: 10/14/2015 8:34:00 PM
Congratulations, CayCay! A unique approach to the contest! Good for you!!
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Date: 10/15/2015 7:09:00 AM
Thank you for coming by, Carrie - I appreciate you ... CayCay
Date: 10/14/2015 7:33:00 PM
Congrats, CayCay on your TOP WIN in this contest! Excellent :)
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Date: 10/15/2015 7:08:00 AM
Hey, Laura - good to see you and so happy to have this chance to thank you ... CayCay
Date: 10/14/2015 7:29:00 PM
Hi, CayCay, back to congratulate you on your fabulous 1st Place win! Outstanding! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 10/15/2015 7:04:00 AM
You are so consistently sweet. Thank you, Sandra ... CayCay
Date: 10/14/2015 7:14:00 PM
CayCay, this was a really unique take on the zyx challenge. The form and the breaks allowed it to flow freely even in the confines of a reversed alphabetical corral. Thanks for playing.
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Date: 10/14/2015 7:27:00 PM
John: I had a blast writing for your contest. This is my first ever, first place and I must admit I even called my Mom - I am beyond excited! Thank you ... CayCay
Date: 10/14/2015 7:10:00 PM
Great job! Really drew me into the story. Great use of formatting. Congrats on your win! - Jessica
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Date: 10/14/2015 8:03:00 PM
"Hi, Jessica - I don't believe we have 'met.' I thank you for reading and commenting. I look forward to visiting your page in the near future ... CayCay"
Date: 10/13/2015 2:38:00 PM
Hi CayCay, wow...very clever how you did this, and with such a strong message too! Love it! All the best for the contest! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 10/14/2015 11:05:00 AM
Thank you, Sandra - I appreciate you and your comments very much ... CayCay
Date: 10/11/2015 1:08:00 PM
enjoyed this, very well written, and I have found that many never listen to what is being said to them or even asked of them, definitely keep on writing...
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Date: 10/12/2015 6:58:00 AM
You could not have said anything more true. People's perceptions even influence their hearing. I am so glad to see you here and thank you for commenting. Take care, Cecil ... CayCay
Date: 10/9/2015 4:42:00 PM
CayCay. I am just the way I am. Gotta get back to all the good people who comment to me, It's just my nature. I wanted to tell you again how wonderful this poem is. Truly creative and UNIQUE (as connie says here below)
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Date: 10/10/2015 11:38:00 AM
You gotta do you, I gotta do me .. right? It's all good, you are a blessing to me and so many others. Thank you, Andrea, for the sweet compliments, now and always ... CayCay
Date: 10/9/2015 2:21:00 AM
How unique and creative of you CayCay! I am sorry to say I have heard of most every pill you mention, but then again, my daughter is a nurse. Smile! Excellent use of this difficult form and I hope to see this at the top of the winner's list! #7
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Date: 10/9/2015 8:00:00 AM
Hi, Connie - it always so good to see you. Your comment is extremely encouraging and I was amused that you wished you didn't have 'pill' knowledge. I, too, know most of them - oh, well. Thank you for sharing your time with me ... CayCay
Date: 10/8/2015 9:43:00 PM
ohh those pills are almost what you might have needed while doing this challenging piece ( i googled some)... greeat turn-out for this fine piece, cay!.. haven't even done one yet!..huggs
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Date: 10/9/2015 7:57:00 AM
And I googled drugs to write it! To me, Yasmin is the funniest because they are offering her birth control! I sure enjoyed your comment, Nette - I am so glad you left it for me to read. I like that you haven't written it YET - I look forward to reading it when you do ... CayCay
Date: 10/8/2015 3:48:00 PM
hahaha. Maybe THREE or FOUR by the time this group is finished with you! Very cleverly done. Mine is kind of like yours in that I took a theme from the difficult letters and tried to make it all fit together as you did with names of medicines. Will post mine later. STill trying to catch up. there are almost 20 I need to comment back to , but i need to leave in a few minutes. wish me luck. And I hope this one does great in the contest.
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Date: 10/8/2015 7:09:00 PM
I don't like you feeling as if you 'have' to read, write and comment. There should be no pressure on this site. Your dedication to 'touching all the bases' is impressive to me. Thank you for your encouraging words and I look forward to enjoying your entry ... CayCay (oh, I just sent you an infinite amount of luck through the air waves)
Date: 10/8/2015 3:45:00 PM
CayCay, loved your comment on Cradle Boy. Yeah, that guy dated two of my younger sisters, one that was five years younger than me! I am struggling with the words today, but i can make out most of the poems I am reading. let me read this one now.
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