Where There's That Much Smoke

I said, "They're opportunists"
			when just a few accused,
			but  soon a throng of sixty-plus
			cried out, "We've been abused!"

			His reputation's gone to pot.
			Cliff Huxtable--he's not.

29 words         written for the Fallen in 25-30 Words Poetry Contest


Bill Cosby played Dr. Cliff Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" (1984-92).



Janice Canerdy     December 1, 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 12/5/2015 9:40:00 PM
Well done Janice! A cure tale told within the confines of the contest. Thanks for reminding me about Dr Huxtable and the Cosby Show! Best wishes, Keith
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/6/2015 9:15:00 PM
Thanks so much, Keith. Janice
Date: 12/5/2015 8:39:00 PM
this contest has thrown up some hard hitting writes - congrats on your deserved win!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/5/2015 9:21:00 PM
Thank you so much, Charlotte! Janice
Date: 12/4/2015 9:41:00 PM
Wonderful verse n win Janice.. big congrats!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/4/2015 9:43:00 PM
Upma, thanks so much. Janice
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/4/2015 9:41:00 PM
Skat, thanks so much! Janice
Date: 12/4/2015 8:13:00 PM
Janice, sweet win--- SKAT
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/4/2015 9:44:00 PM
Skat, thanks so much. Janice
Date: 12/4/2015 7:10:00 PM
I LOVE THIS> Why the heck didn't I think of this one? He is a perfect example of fallen hero. Congrats in the contest.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/4/2015 9:47:00 PM
Andrea, thank you so much. (I can barely stand to look at Cosby any more!) Janice
Date: 12/4/2015 6:52:00 PM
Congrats on your win with this poem about this predator.
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Date: 12/4/2015 4:47:00 PM
dissapointed with bill cosby as well.. sharply portrayed, janice...sweet, fine congrats and thanks for joining my contest..huggs
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/4/2015 5:03:00 PM
Nette, I don't know what happened. My response to Jan ended up directed to you!. Thanks for the nice comment and for sponsoring the contest. Janice
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/4/2015 4:48:00 PM
Jan, thanks so much. Janice
Date: 12/4/2015 4:29:00 PM
a real fallen hero congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/4/2015 5:03:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jan. Janice
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