Stiff Attention, For Contest

Bart Bren was a novice politician      
Who was fair at stating his position.    
But folk who wouldn't listen
Caused a major transition.
Bart found his audience as a mortician.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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February 10, 2016 at 9:55 AM
Awe you are so kind for your reply.... lol...however I have a new poem up, off the wall ... a little too much for the readers ... I'm glad anytime you stop by to say hi, and enjoy the adventures around my poem. Hugs
A   Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 11:52 AM
Paul, I really appreciate the time you took to comment one of my poems. Love LINDA
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February 9, 2016 at 10:12 PM
You're more than welcome, Linda. Reading your poetry and then commenting on it is an awesome adventure in learning . . . it's a privilege that I cherish.
A   Avatar
February 5, 2016 at 2:51 AM
hI PAUL, Congratulations on your wonderful limerick win. Love Linda
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February 7, 2016 at 11:16 AM
You bless me with your kind words. Thank you, Linda.
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January 31, 2016 at 9:02 AM
Paul, Fantastic! Congratulations on your win in the Limerick Contest!
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January 31, 2016 at 10:04 AM
I appreciate and value your kind, encouraging comment, Hansteven. Thank you for stopping by with some supportive words.
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January 30, 2016 at 3:29 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning limerick Paul..
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January 30, 2016 at 8:03 PM
I appreciate and value your comment, Dr. Sharma. Your praise means a lot to me.
A  Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 2:34 AM
Paul, Congrats on your LIMERICK win. ** SKAT **
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January 30, 2016 at 8:05 PM
Thanks, SKAT A. It's sweet of you to extend congratulations. I'm grateful.
Allison Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 6:31 PM
Great humour Paul This would have placed higher but the syllable count was slightly off in the final line. Congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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January 30, 2016 at 8:10 PM
Thank you, Jan, my ever-supportive, dear friend. 'Tis a shame I have never learned to count.
Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 4:07 PM
I thought maybe he would turn out to be a Simpson!! Anyway, loved the title meaning after I read the ending.
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December 27, 2015 at 7:29 PM
Thank you, Andrea (you awesome poet). I value and appreciate your comment. . . . Every good wish for a glorious 2016.
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December 25, 2015 at 10:19 PM
Haha. Maybe there's not much of a difference in the two occupations?
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December 27, 2015 at 9:31 AM
Mark, thank your for your comment. I think you have a point.
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