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Threes

I think that I shall never see
A number lovely as a three

A three who oddly touches two
Against the number’s even view

A three that looks at four all day
And to the seven far away

A three that you could never share
Unless two friends you truly care

Upon whose sum now waits the nine
Or maybe six in double time

Math that’s hard for fools like me
At least know one plus one plus one makes three

12/22/20

A parody of the poem Trees by Joyce Kilmer

Written for The Parody of a Famous Poem Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: L Milton Hankins

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 3/29/2021 4:37:00 PM
Hello Chris Green, yes 1+1+1=3. Love, Joy, Peace. Darlene
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Date: 1/21/2021 12:00:00 PM
Enjoyed this clever parody.
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Date: 1/9/2021 10:48:00 AM
This poem made me smile...Lovely .
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Date: 1/9/2021 10:47:00 AM
You got to number four with your number 3 in this contest! very good write! Congrats on your win!
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Date: 1/8/2021 9:26:00 PM
Chris, this is great. CONGRATS! Janice
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Date: 1/8/2021 9:02:00 PM
Chris, I really enjoyed your parody. You came so close to winning the top spot! I loved the rhymes, too. I especially liked "A three that looks at four all day." Thanks for entering.
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Date: 12/30/2020 10:50:00 PM
Oh! I love your parody, such brilliant sense of humour you got, Chris, well done:)
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Date: 12/22/2020 8:56:00 PM
lol! good three!!! Happy holidays :)
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Date: 12/22/2020 8:35:00 PM
I think that I shall never see a poem as funny as Chris Green's 'Threes!' Wonderful take-off, Chris! Just love it... Tidings of Joy, Gershon
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Date: 12/22/2020 11:15:00 AM
Hello Chris Green, now 1+1+1--3 and 2 is company. So 3 means one is lonely while 2 is company. So 3 is waiting for its number 4. Joy , Love, Peace. Darlene Merry Christmas . Happy New Year. Enjoy your day my friend.
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