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What I Really Mean

Recently, I ran in a race. I’m glad to say I came in second place. The other guy came in next to last. I thought I was running just as fast The truth is, there were only two competitors in the race.

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/13/2012 8:29:00 AM

Stopping by today to thank you for your kind comments on my writings Robert. I hope to be reading your poetry for many years to come. Thank you for sharing your poetry with us and may you always find the inspiration to continue with your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/2/2012 7:07:00 PM

ha! very clever and funny. thanks for the smile!

Joann Grisetti

Date: 7/2/2012 5:57:00 PM

Cute poem. Best of luck in the contest. Thanks for reading my poems. Fuji is magnificent. SOmeday I would like to go bak and climb up as far as I can.