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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April 2, 2015 at 6:52 PM
No problem Paul, I'm not so young myself. SO i understand... LINDA
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March 29, 2015 at 9:49 PM
ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR THE NEW REPLY ;) LINDA
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March 29, 2015 at 10:50 PM
Linda: Sincere apologies for what is apparently a duplication. Old guys are easily confused.
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March 19, 2015 at 11:44 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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March 22, 2015 at 11:09 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.
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March 18, 2015 at 12:27 AM
lol enjoyed this one, having a pleasant night reading poems, p.d. was here:)
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March 18, 2015 at 7:19 AM
Thank you, p.d. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it and that you took time to comment on it.
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March 16, 2015 at 7:18 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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March 16, 2015 at 9:51 PM
Connie, I've had better days, but you have made my night with your kind, encouraging comment. Please know of my gratitude.
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March 15, 2015 at 1:48 AM
G'day Paul... It appears that Gore has a liking for limburger cheese. Thanks again Paul - Lindsay
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