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6.26 am     Sept 19, 2025

 

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The Stumble And Rise



When I stumbled down and fall,
From the stairs of our school hall;
I cried, “Let’s all swim!
Best stroke is to squirm!”
I showed the style and stood tall.
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Roper Avatar
September 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Fantastic imagery of your verse, Len.
Gasun Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Glad to see you my dearest poet friend. Hope you are well. Thank you so much for reading my poem and your uplifting comments. God bless you always! Hugs
Kendrick Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Oh!! Whoa!! That would be embarrassing but you made lemonade out of it. Way to go. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K
Gasun Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
lol. It happened to me recently dear but thankfully, no one had seen me around otherwise I'll demonstrate the swimming style too. Thanks a lot for reading my poem and your delightful comments my dear. Welcome and I thank you more. Hugs
Velasco Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This is delightful! I love the playful energy and humor, you’ve turned a stumble into a moment of creativity and confidence. Your rhyme and rhythm make it fun to read. Keep sharing your joyful voice!
Gasun Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Thank you so much for reading my poem and your wonderful comment my dear poet friend, Rowena. Blessings to you always! Hugs
Andresen Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
- Well done ... fun one :) - GL in the contest, Len :) - hugs
Gasun Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Thank you so muh for reading my poem, your uplifting comment and goodluck charm my dear poet friend Anne-Lise. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Swimming downstairs…their must be a better pinnacle…lol
Gasun Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
lol Thanks a lot for reading my poem and your delightful comment dear! Hugs
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