The Enigma

    Raking in yet another pot
       the enigma had won an awful lot 

    Then a premature bid to leave
       served him right in the temple
                                ~ he was shot
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Onclaud Avatar
November 10, 2024 at 9:56 AM
smart , witty piece with a subtext that can lead to different points of view, gershon
Greenhough Avatar
November 9, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Was this about Wild Bill Hickok? Bad losers should never gamble.
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November 7, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Only to triumph once again.
Tor Avatar
November 7, 2024 at 3:54 AM
As always Gershon a clever piece written by you. Enjoy reading this morning, thank you for the thought my friend...
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