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That Is Not My Elephant

For Matt Caliri's contest-that's not my elephant. "That's not my elephant, Ella" You have to sell this junk by yourself. The faster the better. I have the second graders coming by for a tour of the museum later, so I have to go. Just get rid of that thing somehow! Ella states that the constitution's Bill of rights gives us rights to freedom. I will keep my white elephant if I want. I pay half the rent on this apartment. By the way it is your time to make spaghetti tonight and don't forget the meat sauce! We are out of parmesan cheese too. Ella, that futon is taking up too much space and has to go. Call goodwill.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/8/2011 9:43:00 PM
this was a very fun piece to read! very much enjoyed it! best of wishes to you! --Madison
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Date: 1/5/2011 9:24:00 PM
I love this piece! Good luck in the contest!
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Date: 1/5/2011 7:18:00 PM
Original and very creative Doris ..good luck in Matt's contest.. everyone has such a different story about this here elephant... all great ones too... hope all is well with u and yours and 2011 will be a year of good health and great blessings my friend.. enjoyed this entertaining piece luv..
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Date: 1/5/2011 6:34:00 PM
Kiss, Kiss for the New year girlfriend. I'm back and enjoying reading your poems. I hope you had a good rest from me. Now I'm here yo worry you :-)
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Date: 1/2/2011 6:00:00 PM
This looks like a strong entry for the contest. All the pieces of the puzzle appear to fit nicely as it is quite descriptive.
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Date: 1/2/2011 2:45:00 PM
beautiful piece of work
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Date: 1/2/2011 5:14:00 AM
So the futon is the an elephant..Cute..Got a chuckle..Possibly the ability to write this one came from college days and roommates..I am glad that I stopped by this morn..Mom
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Date: 1/2/2011 12:20:00 AM
very dry piece i think you will do well with this, doris.
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Date: 1/1/2011 11:53:00 PM
I agree with Carolyn. this is really cute. Love your matter of fact approach here. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 1/1/2011 10:08:00 PM
This is so cute, Doris. Bravo for the laughs you gave me. Best wishes in the contest too. Love, Carolyn
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