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The First Thanksgiving

steal their land
then dine with them....
no reservations needed













**for Chris Aechtner's Yet Another Senryu contest

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T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

September 26, 2010 at 9:13 AM

Great read Deb.Congrats on your 5th.place win.Teresa

Daniel Cwiak

September 23, 2010 at 2:29 AM

Wonderful turnabout and truthful use of the words. Congrats, Deb, on your win . Dan C

Harry Horsman

September 21, 2010 at 6:35 AM

interesting poem this,enjoyed, congrats to you. Harry

Carol Sunshine Brown

September 21, 2010 at 4:24 AM

Congratulations Deb on your win in Chris D. Aechtner's contest "Not Another Senyru Contest!". Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

September 20, 2010 at 10:56 PM

this one was one of my favorites of all!!! Congrats. Luv, Andrea PS oh, I just saw JAmes thought so too. It should have gotten second or first place as well!!

James Fraser

September 20, 2010 at 3:15 PM

Deb, this is my personal fav, it captures a sad period in history so well. I'm so glad it is on the winners podium, and it's heading to my favs. Many congratulations on your wonderful win >> James :)

Caryl Muzzey

September 20, 2010 at 2:52 PM

A wonderful Senryu, congratulations on a well deserved win. Caryl

Carolyn Devonshire

September 20, 2010 at 2:10 PM

This was my favorite, Deb. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta

September 20, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Congratulations on this nice win in the contest, Deb

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

September 20, 2010 at 12:37 PM

This sure is pretty clever-- and that last line is just awesome ;)-- Super congrats on your win, Deb :)-- nikko :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

September 20, 2010 at 11:53 AM

Congrats Deb on your super win in the Senryu contest.. an awesome victory .. enjoy my friend with luv..

Francine Roberts

September 20, 2010 at 10:26 AM

I love this one, one of my favourites, congrats on your win in the contest

Andrea Dietrich

September 16, 2010 at 9:01 PM

And that last line even has a double meaning for me. I think Chris is gonna be really delighted with THIS one. I know I am!! Luv, Andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown

September 16, 2010 at 10:17 AM

Enjoyed reading your poetry today Deb. Hope you have a wonderful day. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Wilma Neels

September 15, 2010 at 1:54 PM

Great entry for Chris's contest Deb, best wishes :)

Carolyn Devonshire

September 15, 2010 at 1:15 PM

Brilliant, Deb!! Sadly, this is just what ended up happening to the tribes who brought their feast to Jamestown and welcomed the early settlers. GREAT last line! Best wishes in Chris's contest. Love, Carolyn