Tapping

In a Poe abode was a butler named Gore.
His assignment was to tend the door.
But he made one error,
His breath was a terror.
Causing callers to exclaim "Nevermore!"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 4/2/2015 6:52:00 PM
No problem Paul, I'm not so young myself. SO i understand... LINDA
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Date: 3/29/2015 9:49:00 PM
ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR THE NEW REPLY ;) LINDA
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 3/29/2015 10:50:00 PM
Linda: Sincere apologies for what is apparently a duplication. Old guys are easily confused.
Date: 3/19/2015 11:44:00 AM
PAul:) Thank you so much for the reply. That was nice of you to comment my comment. ((regarding the bottom reply)) Always ~LINDA~
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 3/22/2015 11:09:00 PM
Linda, you and others on this site make me want to do my best; I appreciate that immensely. I'm in your debt. Thank you, thank you.
Date: 3/18/2015 12:27:00 AM
lol enjoyed this one, having a pleasant night reading poems, p.d. was here:)
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 3/18/2015 7:19:00 AM
Thank you, p.d. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it and that you took time to comment on it.
Date: 3/16/2015 7:18:00 PM
Paul, this is so funny and what a great ending! I loved it. Thank you for the humor during my boring tax time. A classic! 7
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 3/16/2015 9:51:00 PM
Connie, I've had better days, but you have made my night with your kind, encouraging comment. Please know of my gratitude.
Date: 3/15/2015 1:48:00 AM
G'day Paul... It appears that Gore has a liking for limburger cheese. Thanks again Paul - Lindsay
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