Three is the Loneliest Number

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For BiteSize No104 Poetry Contest sponsored by Line Gauthier

Once, a lonely number three sat forlornly on my knee. In his eyes, I saw despair as he was sitting there. "You needn't sniffle, cry or pout. I too have been the odd man out."

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Terry Flood

Date: 2/25/2025 4:30:00 PM

No one wants to be the gooseberry, David. But I suspect we’ve all been there. Enjoyed. Terry

David Crandall
Date: 3/11/2025 4:24:00 PM

Haha, thanks Terry!

Michael Tor

Date: 2/24/2025 3:31:00 PM

This reminded me of three dog nights song one is the loneliest number but three can be as bad as one lol. Thanks for posting David....

David Crandall
Date: 2/24/2025 3:47:00 PM

Yep, I remember that song. Three Dog Night made the recording of the first version of that song that I heard. I think One (is the loneliest number) was written by Harry Nilsson. His version's pretty good too.

Tom Woody

Date: 2/24/2025 3:30:00 PM

Three Dog Night might disagree but then they were all dope sniffers. Nice write Davidu

David Crandall
Date: 2/24/2025 3:45:00 PM

Thanks Tom - I think that song must've been in the back of my mind.