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The Lottery

When I win the lottery I will sail away And visit every tropic port I encounter on the way. When I win the lottery I'll tell my job goodbye. I won't even clear out my desk As out the door I'll fly. When I win the lottery, My friends, I will help out, Taking care of their needs. Of this I have no doubt. When I win the lottery, After all I've said, I'll probably just have a heart attack. You can't spend it when you're dead.

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Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/22/2010 2:55:00 PM

funny, you can remember us poor saps on the soup if you do win... we won't be greedy.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/22/2010 9:00:00 AM

Oh how cute and funny Francine and so true too.. a punchy last line luv.. one to think about.. good luck with those lottery tickets.. I tend to play when pot is in the millions here ... happy weekend...with luv.. an enjoyable read..

James Fraser

Date: 10/22/2010 8:17:00 AM

Haha, golly I hope it doesn't end this way. Made me chuckle Francine >> James

Joe Flach

Date: 10/21/2010 10:06:00 PM

Where do I register to be one of these friends?!?!? My father always had a one frame cartoon on his desk. It was a picture of a man standing on a desk with a "The Boss" name tent on it. The man standing on the desk was releaving himself on "the Boss". The caption read: "I take it you won the lottery." I'm with you...Kiss the job goodbye! Cute and fun write, Francine

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/20/2010 8:32:00 PM

Don't have a heart attack, Francine! Adopt me. I will travel the world with you and we'll see the seven wonders. Then we can visit James Fraser and see what this Highlander is like in person. I love your fun poem about the lottery, dear. Best wishes, Carolyn