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I’ve picked at it, tore at it Pulled it with my teeth My mouth filled up with nibbled bits Which gave me loads of grief I had to rinse and gargle With diluted chlorine bleach Every time its just the same Success seems out of reach It’s like another groundhog day It’s never any better Well this time is the final time I’m gonna write a letter They say a job ain’t finished ’til the paperwork is done I chuck this one across the room And try another one I’m trying hard to calm myself But feel my anger grow Someone needs to tell me ’cause I really need to know... Whoever has a job Where their single daily goal Is gluing down the the first ten sheets Of every toilet roll 26 June 2021 Contest: Let Er Rip #3 Sponsor: John Lawless

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Date: 7/12/2021 1:51:00 AM
You let it rip OK. :) Excellent Terry. Cheers - Gary
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Date: 7/11/2021 10:59:00 AM
Laughed aloud after reading the end. You penned your frustration beautifully. Congratulations on your well deserved trophy win.
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Terry Flood
Date: 7/11/2021 3:23:00 PM
Thanks, Rama. Glad you enjoyed. Terry
Date: 7/11/2021 8:54:00 AM
Wiity in its truth Terry! It's like getting the ribbon off of a present! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 7/11/2021 10:41:00 AM
Thanks Sam. It seems to be a universal truth, that if something is meant to be unwrapped... it ain’t having none of it! Terry
Date: 7/11/2021 8:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a cute story/write. The ending was priceless. Enjoy your win/Sunday with blessings..............
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Date: 7/11/2021 8:54:00 AM
Thanks, Paula. Really glad you enjoyed. Terry
Date: 7/11/2021 7:40:00 AM
I’m trying hard to calm myself But feel my anger grow Well written. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/11/2021 8:45:00 AM
Thank you, Christuraj (or should that be Alex?). Glad you enjoyed. Terry
Date: 7/11/2021 7:18:00 AM
...and following the toilet paper rush of the Covid panic I have about 200 rolls aging in the basement......Great job and a unique take on the contest theme.
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Date: 7/11/2021 8:53:00 AM
I’m totally gobsmacked... but grateful for my first place in your contest. I thought, if the big man smiles down on me, I might sneak an honorary mention, so I’m chuffed as nuts. Thanks (you excellent judge you) ;-) Terry
Date: 6/27/2021 10:28:00 AM
WELL done! Enjoyed!
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Date: 6/27/2021 11:18:00 AM
Thanks, Rico. Glad you liked. Terry
Date: 6/27/2021 4:09:00 AM
Lol, so frustrating especially one handed. Tom
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Date: 6/27/2021 11:23:00 AM
Blimey, one handed would be like something off of The Krypton Factor (all the youngster say... The What?). Thanks, Tom. Terry
Date: 6/26/2021 6:16:00 PM
One of life‘s little irritations that you have managed to make a very entertaining poem from my friend. A great contest entry! Thank you so much for your kind words about my son Rob. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 6/27/2021 11:28:00 AM
Thankyou Connie. Glad you enjoyed. From your description of Rob, he was a special kind of guy, so you are more than welcome. Terry
Date: 6/26/2021 5:06:00 PM
Oh, how I love this, Terry, because it is one of my pet peeves, too! Well-written, I might add!
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Date: 6/27/2021 11:33:00 AM
Hi Milt. With so many observational comedians around I’m astounded none (that I’ve seen) have covered this issue. We have a comic by the name of Rhod Gilbert who does a routine about TOG ratings. It’s brilliant... I’d love him to deal with the great loo roll conspiracy. Terry
Date: 6/26/2021 4:48:00 PM
Last stanza priceless
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Date: 6/27/2021 11:34:00 AM
Sorry if the rest of it was rubbish... ha ha... only kidding. Glad you enjoyed, Kim. Terry

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