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The Clever Gypsy Lady

The gypsy lady told me: Lay your money down right here. My crystal ball reveals all and it never lies. A smart doctor you will find who doesn’t need M R I’s to guide all his decisions. One like Dr. House! Health care and your living costs will become affordable. Then with a smile, she added: All this - when pigs fly. Written by Andrea Dietrich for Linda-Marie's Contest: Crystal Ball

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James Fraser

Date: 7/18/2014 3:31:00 PM

And many a Pig has flown through a 'Crystal Ball' - James :)

Debbie Duncan

Date: 4/12/2013 8:42:00 PM

Oh, I like this Andrea,,, I got my hand read when I was 16,,, she was dead on, things, said I would have trouble conceiving, then a boy, then a girl. I never planned on have any ;} I'm glad you liked my Set yourself free ;}

Heather Ober

Date: 4/9/2013 8:36:00 AM

I picked a random poem of yours to read today. I love this! This gypsy lady sounds very clever indeed ;) (Just like the poet who created her!)

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 9/22/2011 11:31:00 PM

Another song: "Who's That Lady....Gypsy Lady...Who is that Laaa-ADY!?" Why are you Juke Boxin my Head up girl! You got these songs livin' rent free up in my head! Thanks for the Good Luvin Sexy verbiage on my 1st Place Rendolet Rendolet Mama eee-ah EEE-ahhh----OH Ohhhh! I am flattered you like my FlowSacK! and YES, I try to stay high on life, if there are no more 10 foot Nitus Oxide tanks left behind AirProducts Inc....SIKE....I Celebrate life, not celibate-ly! 7up YO!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/20/2011 4:01:00 PM

Congrats on your win..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/20/2011 10:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Andrea. Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/20/2011 12:16:00 AM

then let the pigs fly, andie.. wishes do come true!.. likey lots...heartfelt congrats on your award winning treasure… huggs!

John Freeman

Date: 9/19/2011 1:37:00 PM

Way to go lady, Andrea. Great to see a third place win for you. Congratulations, Agape, Moses

Caryl Ramsdale

Date: 9/19/2011 9:42:00 AM

You got this so right my friend. My hubby was in need of a smart doctor like Dr. House after his recent operation. He was in so much trouble the medical staff broke all the rules and allowed me stay by his side as they rolled out the red carpet to console me. He's at home recovering thanks to some powerful prayer warriors. CR

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/19/2011 8:57:00 AM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of Linda,andrea

Lee Ramage

Date: 9/18/2011 11:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Andrea, I knew you would do well in the contest. Your health care stinks... no offence. Take care Love Lee

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/18/2011 9:18:00 PM

CONGRATS ANDREA ON THIRD PLACE WIN WITH THIS SUPER TERRIFIC ENTRY LUV.. WOW..

Bob Quigley

Date: 9/18/2011 10:14:00 AM

After your comments about my offering, I had to come and check yours out. Great tongue in cheek write. Too bad it is so true. Good luck in the Crystal Ball contest. I think this will do very well.

Robert Johnson

Date: 9/16/2011 11:00:00 PM

Pessimism,satireism, cut right to the core. You didn't pull a single punch. You knocked down every door. And when the lady had a hunch. You knew it was a lie. Cause in the end she does'nt care if we all live or die.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/11/2011 3:00:00 PM

Ah Andrea sounds like you are feed up with the health care system and I don't blame you. We are so fortunate here. Good write Andrea. love phyl

Dinda Minardi

Date: 9/11/2011 11:13:00 AM

hahahaaa... I like this a lot! Enjoyed it very much. All this - when pigs fly.. hahahah

Margaret Foster

Date: 9/11/2011 5:25:00 AM

Sounds like she got her money easily. :-) also sound like a winner. luv Mar.

Joe Maverick

Date: 9/10/2011 4:24:00 PM

This is a funny piece..Andrea, enjoyed this light hearted read...

Jack Horne

Date: 9/10/2011 11:15:00 AM

LOL, well, at least she was a realist : ) We have a comedian over here called Lily Savage, and she sings Que Sera Sera with a difference: the mother responds, 'Well, how the ****ing hell should I know?' LOL

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/10/2011 11:13:00 AM

Ha ha, I love the last line...it's great! The flow of the poem is excellent! Descriptions are right on track! Great work!! Good luck in the contest...you'll do well!!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/10/2011 10:30:00 AM

Cute one..Got a chuckle..Enjoyed..God bless you in the city, God bless you in the country, God bless your rising up and your lying down..May He bless you with the sun shine upon you and the rains to moisten your garden and place..May His Grace abound in your life..Sara

James Fraser

Date: 9/10/2011 10:12:00 AM

Aye, she doesn't appear that clever after all, he he. Good luck in the contest Andrea :)

Kim Merryman

Date: 9/10/2011 9:29:00 AM

You are so funny! Best wished for the contest, Andrea! Kim

Lee Ramage

Date: 9/10/2011 7:58:00 AM

Yep, that's your experience all right. This is great, love the humour. Well done, good luck in the contest. Love Lee

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 9/10/2011 7:10:00 AM

Oh, swoon, you had me at 'HOUSE'. ;-) Living costs are scary. I used to LOVE grocery shopping, honest. I'd smell lemons, take half an hour to buy a jar of jam. Groove to seventies tunes and eyeball packaged fudge. Now I HATE buying groceries. Meat? Outrageous. Even the eggs seem steep and who has time to smell the lemons, now that I have to pack the groceries myself? Sometimes I even use those self scanners while toddler yanks on my pants and repeats 10,000 times, "HOME. GO!!!"