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We slowly drove he knew no haste Not a grain of urgency did he have My watch told me that we were late Of all the days to pick time to waste. A friends buriel we were due to attend And now I was beginning to feel panic He reminded me, so much like a sloth Seemed this journey would never end. At every junction he'd stop and wait People behind would toot their horns Whats their problem he would say I had never before seen folks so irate. He carried on his slow driving without any care Then he slowed down, I thought dont you dare At long last we reached the church of St Clare And it was no surprise there was nobody there. Written 17th February 2020. First line used - We slowly drove he knew no haste -Emily Dickinson.

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Date: 3/6/2022 1:17:00 AM
Such a beautiful entry ! I love Emily Dickinson and her poem- Because I Couldn't Stop for Death '. Tom you have done full justice to the theme. I enjoyed the end particularly!
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2022 2:18:00 AM
Thank you very much Valsa, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Hope you have a lovely day. Tom
Date: 5/20/2020 10:05:00 AM
You could feel the frustration through your skilled writing...congrats on your top placement Tom!
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Date: 5/20/2020 10:14:00 AM
Thank you very much Jeanne, glad you liked it. Hope you're well Tom
Date: 3/4/2020 11:50:00 PM
So nicely composed. Masterpiece. All the best.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/5/2020 1:48:00 AM
Thank you Anisha. Tom
Date: 2/20/2020 12:30:00 AM
Fantastic entry for the contest, Tom. Best wishes in the contest. Charlie
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/20/2020 5:28:00 AM
Thank you Charlie, I'd rather arrive an hour early than be two minutes late. Tom
Date: 2/19/2020 10:01:00 AM
Wonderful poem.. You create a suspense till the end and I read greedily to reach the end.. Great entry in the contest Tom..Good luck..
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Date: 2/19/2020 10:07:00 AM
Thank you Jenish, glad you enjoyed the story. Tom
Date: 2/18/2020 2:00:00 PM
me poor mum was late every sunday for church so embarrassing
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Date: 2/18/2020 2:02:00 PM
Thanks Timothy, but at least she turned up. Tom
Date: 2/18/2020 10:26:00 AM
Nice penning Tom, sorry you missed the funeral but as you say better being there in one piece. Blessings, Gordon
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/18/2020 2:02:00 PM
Thanks Gordon, it's everyones dread to turn up late. Tom
Date: 2/18/2020 6:57:00 AM
Your poem highlights the contest theme brilliantly, Tom. Lovely tone and flow. Great ending. All the best.
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Date: 2/18/2020 9:47:00 AM
Thank you very much Vijay, everyones worst nightmare Missing a funeral. Tom
Date: 2/18/2020 4:43:00 AM
Sounds like a guy who would be late for his own funeral (lol) Nicely done, Tom. Best wishes in the contest. Charlie
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Date: 2/18/2020 5:53:00 AM
Haha, thanks Charlie, sometimes I wish I was a bit more layed back, those guys never suffer from stress lol. Tom
Date: 2/18/2020 2:51:00 AM
Sorry nobody was there, Tom. Well written verse. Panagiota xx
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Date: 2/18/2020 5:52:00 AM
Thanks Panagiota, I always give myself plenty of time for anything, well try too lol. Tom
Date: 2/17/2020 11:20:00 PM
You might have missed the funeral. But think of that time spent with your friend. Precious memory. Thanks for sharing
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Date: 2/18/2020 5:56:00 AM
Thank you Mark, so true, always better to arrive in one piece though. Tom
Date: 2/17/2020 9:27:00 PM
Nobody alive anyway... The dead can wait forever:) gw
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Date: 2/18/2020 5:58:00 AM
Some truth in that Gershon, if I was that late I think I'd go home and say I had a headache lol. Tom
Date: 2/17/2020 5:58:00 PM
Hello Tom, nobody at the church! That is because he drove too slow.. Enjoyed. Have a nice day my friend.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/17/2020 6:08:00 PM
Thank you Darlene, I'm all for safe driving but funerals can't wait. Tom

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