Stop Sign

Once I
saw my

shadow
follow

something
unseen

oh my!
cried I

come back
on track

but then
chagrin

it showed
side road

Sorry
Charlie!

saw sign
free wine!

old vine
sublime

made stop
no thought

you’d miss
remiss

amiss
kiss kiss
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Date: 1/22/2021 9:05:00 AM
Those last four syllables gobsmacked me into cheshire cat smiles and hearty laughs. Very, very good!! Keep the humor coming, Linda. Smiles for miles, Gershon
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/22/2021 10:33:00 AM
So glad I can spread a little humor gw.:) Life is short and laughter heals. kiss kiss ;), Linda
Date: 1/16/2021 8:09:00 AM
Strange I thought that I had commented on this one. These are not easy but you have done well. Thanks for your visit. Sara
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/16/2021 8:48:00 AM
Well I'm glad you commented again ;) Many thanks for the supportive comment! Linda
Date: 1/16/2021 5:53:00 AM
beautiful rhyme and pace. I never did one of these. You did well. ~~
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/16/2021 6:25:00 AM
Hi Victor. Thanks for the read and visit. You should try one - they're kinda fun :)) Linda
Date: 1/15/2021 9:39:00 PM
Clever and ever so rhythmic. Love it.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/16/2021 6:18:00 AM
Thank you Harry. You're welcome to stop by anytime! Linda
Date: 1/15/2021 7:11:00 AM
Dear Linda, I reread you poetic gem! This is so creative! I wanted to return and say Amazing pen! I so appreciate your friendship! I apologize for my first comment! please forgive me. Sincerely, Chuck
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/15/2021 7:25:00 AM
Hey Chuck! No apologies needed on my side. I enjoyed your first comment and now, this second lovely comment. :) Your friendship is welcomed! Many thanks for visiting and commenting! Linda
Date: 1/14/2021 2:19:00 PM
Love it. great visuals well done.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/14/2021 2:54:00 PM
Hi Peter. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Linda
Date: 1/14/2021 11:43:00 AM
great word stack! Original with poetic bricks of beauty! uh o !! i ran the stop sign!
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/15/2021 7:24:00 AM
Uh oh Chuck, better turn around :) Many thanks for the stop by and comments! Linda
Date: 1/14/2021 10:14:00 AM
kiss kiss I love it, Linda. Be well and keep inspiring us with your lovely words
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/14/2021 2:53:00 PM
Rose :) Thanks for the visit and nice comments! Linda
Date: 1/14/2021 8:22:00 AM
- Well done, Linda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/14/2021 10:11:00 AM
Many thanks Anne-Lise :) hugs {} Linda
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