Vengeful Plot

Here lies the Count of Monte Cristo
Who got to settle a few scores
With stevedores and commodores
Before stretching out below



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on February 20, 2020 for contest POE-ETIC VERSE POETRY sponsored by CHARLES MESSINA  -  RANKED 2ND
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Messina Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 6:42 AM
This is brilliant, Line. I love this one. Very well done, my dear friend. Congratulations on your winning placement. Hugs Charlie
Gauthier Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 7:29 AM
Thanks, Charlie. Much appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 2:03 PM
- Maybe seriously meant ... but I read this with a smile, Line ... congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 2:22 PM
Meant to be taken any way the reader likes, Sunshine. Thanks for the visit and comment.
Somadas Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 11:00 PM
Congrats on your win Line..
Gauthier Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.
Mcguire Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 7:32 PM
Great finish in the contest!
Gauthier Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Thanks, Timothy. Much appreciated.
Shaw Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 12:07 AM
May he rest in peace, howl . . . ; )
Gauthier Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 5:10 PM
LOL Thanks, Indiana.
Theraven Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 7:08 PM
Line, I see the wit and humor in this accounting of the Count of Monte Cristo in fabulous Epigram form. -Richard
Gauthier Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 9:13 PM
Thank you, Richard. You are too kind.
Mcintosh Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 2:41 AM
Good one. Best wishes for a win, Gina
Gauthier Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 8:07 AM
Thanks, Gina. Much appreciated.
Foster Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 6:16 PM
Perfect...true... Ann
Gauthier Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 9:53 PM
Thanks, Ann. Much appreciated.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 2:13 PM
Lovely epigram. I could see him all stretched out, smug.
Gauthier Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 9:53 PM
LOL thanks, Caren.
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