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The Stoner Collaboration Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Charles Messina 

The Stoner

I was sitting on the corner, stoned 
When out of the blue, my dead aunt phoned 
How could this be, she rests in peace 
Right beside my loving niece
 
I answered the phone, and my auntie said 
"I know you think that I am dead"  
"I'm alive"- my auntie moaned 
Or- could it be that you're just- "Stoned"

I rolled over and went back to sleep,
counting red and yellow sheep.
I heard auntie say, "the sheep are real cheap."
Then I rode off in an old broken down jeep.

Maybe I needed to stop getting in the stoned zone?
Now the sheep farm I do own.
My loving niece Joan said, "be carful Charles."
I did not listen, so I am now all alone.

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Sotto Poet August 11, 2026 at 7:58 AM Dear Paula, hearty congratulations on your contest win with this amazing poem. Paula Goldsmith August 11, 2026 at 11:16 AM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~   Also thanks for your, hearty Congratulations. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Glad you found this to be an,  amazing poem. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Valsa George August 11, 2026 at 1:49 AM Congratulations dear Paula on your win in Charles' collaborative poetry contest.👏 Paula Goldsmith August 11, 2026 at 11:15 AM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~  Also thanks for your, Congratulations. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It was a fun contest. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

I Am Anaya August 10, 2026 at 11:23 AM Lol, I love how you used Charles's name, yay on your winning placement! 😄 Paula Goldsmith August 10, 2026 at 1:33 PM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~  Also thanks for your, Congratulations. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It was a fun contest. Glad you loved how I used Charles's name in my fun write. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Paula Goldsmith August 10, 2026 at 10:14 AM "3 Place" ~ "The Stoner." ~ Date Written : 6/8/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet.........

Charles Messina August 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM LOL- Wow... the yellow and red sheep are real cheap... I want one or two or three- Hehe! Love this, Paula. Congratulations on your winning placement in my contest! Paula Goldsmith August 10, 2026 at 10:21 AM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~  Also thanks for your, Congratulations. I enjoyed bringing this one to life for your fun contest. Thanks for having it/for my placement. Glad you love my fun write. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Speaks Volumes July 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM This is such fun... loved it. Paula Goldsmith August 10, 2026 at 10:17 AM So sorry this is late getting back to you. I just found this one from you. Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~  I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Glad you found this to be, such fun... loved it. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Valsa George June 13, 2026 at 10:10 PM You have created an interesting and whimsical world. All the best, dear Paula. Paula Goldsmith June 17, 2026 at 11:24 AM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~ Also thanks for your, All the best. I enjoyed bringing this one to life for this fun contest. Glad you found this to be, an interesting and whimsical world. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Kim Rodrigues June 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM Like this whimsical poem! Paula Goldsmith June 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~ I enjoyed bringing this one to life for this fun contest. Glad you found this to be a, whimsical poem. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Karen Croft June 12, 2026 at 6:14 AM good luck in the contest Paula! Paula Goldsmith June 12, 2026 at 2:20 PM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~ Also thanks for your, good luck in the contest. I enjoyed bringing this one to life for this fun contest. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

sara Etgen-Baker June 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM great job! red sheep! Creative addition to Charles' poem...wishing you well with this contest entry, hugs, Sara Paula Goldsmith June 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~ Also thanks for your, wishing me well with this contest entry. I enjoyed bringing this one to life for this fun contest. Glad you found this to be a, great job. Watch out for those red/yellow sheep. Hahaha!!! Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

David Crandall June 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM Good one! I used to have a broken down jeep, but I've never been stoned enough to see red and yellow sheep. Paula Goldsmith June 11, 2026 at 12:24 PM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~ I enjoyed bringing this one to life for this fun contest. Glad you found this to be a, Good one. Watch out for those red and yellow sheep. Hahaha!!! Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Beryl Edmonds June 9, 2026 at 4:26 PM A very good collaboration Paula. All the best… Beryl Paula Goldsmith June 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~ Also thanks for your, All the best. I enjoyed bringing this one to life for this fun contest. Glad you found this to be, A very good collaboration. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Joseph P. DiMino June 9, 2026 at 6:02 AM Nicely done, Paula; very witty, entertaining. My favorite kind of poetry. Paula Goldsmith June 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~ I enjoyed bringing this one to life for this fun contest. Glad you found this to be, Nicely done. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

I Am Anaya June 8, 2026 at 10:46 PM A great collaboration, you carried on with Uncle Charlie's theme, so well, so creative! Paula Goldsmith June 11, 2026 at 12:18 PM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~ Also thanks for your, kind words. I enjoyed bringing this one to life for this fun contest. Glad you found this to be, A great collaboration. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Sara Kendrick June 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM A little humor for the contest which reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K. Paula Goldsmith June 11, 2026 at 12:17 PM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~ I enjoyed bringing this one to life for this fun contest. Glad you enjoyed reading. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Sotto Poet June 8, 2026 at 1:16 PM Paula, your poetry is fantastic. It expertly explores mortality and love with a distinct structure and a variety of metaphors in a humorous way. Best for a win Paula Goldsmith June 11, 2026 at 12:16 PM Great to see you here reading my fun/humorous write "The Stoner." ~ "Thank You" ~ Also thanks for your, Best for a win and kind words. I enjoyed bringing this one to life for this fun contest. Glad you found this to be, fantastic. Have A creative/Fun Day Writing Away...............

Paula Goldsmith June 8, 2026 at 11:23 AM "The Stoner." ~ Date Written : 6/8/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet......