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Titanic Zeugma

The massive ship and hopes were lost No lifeboats left for passengers Their lips were blue, skin bit by frost The massive ship and hopes were lost Atlantic Ocean not yet crossed The radar failed, no messengers The massive ship and hopes were lost No lifeboats left for passengers *Written August 28, 2014 for Sara's "Zeugma" contest

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/2/2014 9:21:00 AM

Thank you for participating in my contest..I am sorry to be so long in saying my congrats to each one..I enjoyed reading this one..Sara...I feel sad each time I think about what happened aboard that ship..

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/22/2014 12:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Carolyn. Everything to do with the Titanic breaks my heart. Nice Zeugma, Triolet.

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 9/12/2014 10:20:00 AM

Very intense triolet Carol! Love it! You just said in 8 straight lines of this nice triolet. No lifeboats enough anyway. Total negligence and discard of common sense! Such a tragedy that could have been I believe avoided. Best wishes! xxxx D.

Paul Callus

Date: 9/1/2014 9:20:00 AM

Hi dear Carolyn! This is indeed a clever take on the zeugma contest; great triolet with a fitting topic to go with it. looking forward to seeing it on the winners' list. // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2014 10:44:00 AM

...congratulations...it is on the winners' list:)

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 8/29/2014 8:48:00 PM

Nice write Carolyn for this contest. GL - Verlena

Daver Austin

Date: 8/29/2014 10:43:00 AM

Bravo - remembering the tragedy. Luck in the contest. Zeugma! Wow! Out of my league. Love ya, daver

Tim Smith

Date: 8/28/2014 11:27:00 PM

This fabulous my friend...I love how you always look to history to write about something..... Very well done....hugs Tim

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/28/2014 7:37:00 PM

You did this form so well my friend. Surely a strong winner it will be!!!

Faye Gibson

Date: 8/28/2014 7:13:00 PM

This is a great serious one, Carolyn. Captured the essence of the great disaster in a few short lines, perfect for the triolet form.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 8/28/2014 6:20:00 PM

well captured Carolyn gl in contest hugs

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/28/2014 5:58:00 PM

Perfectly said......and the subject is unforgettable....after so many years, is still filled with so many stories! Well done in this Zeugma contest!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/28/2014 5:29:00 PM

Wow Carolyn i love it - i can't get my head round this form you have done a great job. Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx