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The Rest of the Story Poetry Contest-The Old Woman in the Shoe

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The old woman in the shoe loved the charity shops. Once she was inside, seems like time stopped. She rummaged and searched and became quite mad, But when she came out, she was very glad. With armfuls of stuff, all very cheap For all her little ones and her peeps. She was somewhat abashed, for the last time she went She searched and gathered to a furious extent! All of those bargains, they made her day, But then she thought she heard someone say… “Look over there at that funny old duck!” “A funny old duck? Oooh, just my luck.” But when she looked around and tried to see Seemed as if they were all looking at she.

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Date: 3/25/2024 12:27:00 PM
Ah Sara...you have done this so well. A cute read indeed. Congratulations! :)
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 1:59:00 PM
awww, thank you, Linda, for your kind comments and congratulatory words. Am excited about the placement. Wishing you a splendid evening, hugs, Sara
Date: 3/22/2024 8:25:00 PM
I guess if I lived in a shoe, I would also shop at charity shops! It was a cute and fun read so congrats on your win in my contest.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/23/2024 3:32:00 AM
thanks Miranda! I appreciate you sponsoring a contest and am delighted with my placement. Enjoy your day, Sara
Date: 3/21/2024 3:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your charming write winning!
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 4:05:00 AM
thank you, Karen. I appreciate you and your congratulatory words. Have a wonderful day, hugs, Sara
Date: 3/20/2024 9:22:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative/fun "The old woman in the shoe" write again.  Have a blessed day...............
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/20/2024 5:12:00 PM
awww, thank you, Paula, for your visit and for your kind words. Hope you have a blessed evening, hugs, Sara
Date: 2/26/2024 6:58:00 PM
Very creative, you are, Sara. Loved the story from your perspective and with your humor. Great entry if for a contest. Good luck! Hugs, Bill
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/27/2024 4:46:00 AM
I will always remember the delight I saw on your face when you read this poem. That look keeps me motivated. You're a treasure in my life, forever...hugs me
Date: 2/26/2024 12:16:00 PM
What a wonderful, take on the old nursery rhyme, Sara! Love that she is a bargain hunter in her own world! Being an inveterate bargain hunter, this really tickled my fancy and spoke to me! I hope this is for the fantasy contest. It is so original. Love the mysterious ending! Great rhymes that give the poem a nursery rhyme cadence! This is fun! Best wishes for the contest! Blessings
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:50:00 PM
thanks for your visit, Sam. I, too, love to bargain shop--learned that skill from my grandmother ions ago. Glad this poem tickled your fancy. Thanks for your well wishes for the contest. Have a delightful evening, Sara
Date: 2/26/2024 12:12:00 PM
Dearest Sara, your boundless creativity and masterful brushstrokes of imagery have left me awestruck. Your poem, a true masterpiece, is adorned with exquisite rhyme and an enthralling narrative. It is a gem of high worth. The experience of reading your work unravels the delightful tapestry of your whimsical wit. It has been a pleasure to uncover this facet of your literary genius.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:49:00 PM
thank you, dear Sotto, for your meaningful and complimentary words. I'm grateful you valued the imagery, rhyme, and story. I'm not always a whimsical person, but poetry offers me a venue. Wishing you a blessed evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara
Date: 2/26/2024 11:07:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your creative/fun "The old woman in the shoe" write. Good Luck... Have a blessed/fun day writing away.......................
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:47:00 PM
thank you Paula for always visiting and reading my poems. Color me grateful, hugs Sara
Date: 2/26/2024 9:58:00 AM
Lovely and funny poem. GL in contest.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:48:00 PM
thanks, Jay! Appreciate you, Sara
Date: 2/26/2024 9:50:00 AM
Lovely poem Sara, Rhyme is wonderful . Story is even better and ending is priceless. BOL with the contest. A terrific poem. Loved it.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:47:00 PM
thanks for visiting, dear Wendy. I appreciate your kind and complimentary comments. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a splendid evening, Sara
Date: 2/26/2024 9:43:00 AM
LOL! Too funny!
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:46:00 PM
thanks, Kim!
Date: 2/26/2024 9:23:00 AM
Oh i can imagine her walking, in high heels, poor thing lol. Hah. You are so creative and your way with painting imagery is brilliant and so well delivered! I especially loved how youv written , “ She rummaged and searched and became quite mad, But when she came out, she was very glad.” haha. Shopaholic! So true thats exactly how they are haha: and the ending! How she was so excited to hear old duck. Made me smile! Love this side of you too dear sara! You are gifted! Sending you light always
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:44:00 PM
I'm delighted, dearest Ink, that my creation brought you joy and a smile today.Believe it or not, I was once a shopaholic. Long time ago. So, I used that experience with the old woman who lived in the shoe. I appreciate your enthusiastic and kind words. Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara
Date: 2/26/2024 9:01:00 AM
This was so much fun. I think it’s a shoe in for a victory. Thanks for your kind visit.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/26/2024 5:44:00 PM
thanks, Richard, for your visit and for your enthusiasm for my poem. Grateful for your complimentary words. Have a great evening, Sara

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