Why I Should Win 1st Place

I should win first place because I'm so old.
I could go to my grave with a gold star.
No one expects me to do a damn thing -
So one single rhyme could take me so far!

2-28-19

Contest: I Am A Winner
Sponsor: Bobby May
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Messina Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 8:02 PM
Good one, Larry. Congrats on your win!
Bradfield Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 8:22 PM
Thank you, Charles!!
Y. Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 9:44 AM
Hi Larry, Congratulations on your 1st place win:-) Alexis
Bradfield Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 10:56 AM
Thank you, Alexis!
Laurie Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 7:59 PM
Hello Larry … enjoyed your light-hearted plea to the judge. Hope your dream comes true - Lindsay
Bradfield Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 8:10 PM
Thanks, Lindsay!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 6:47 PM
the gold star makes me think of an old West sheriff! Smiles!
Bradfield Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 6:49 PM
Indeed it does! Thank you, KIm!
Allison Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 5:39 PM
lol Larry I hope you win:-) hugs Jan xx
Bradfield Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 6:26 PM
Thank you kindly, Jan!
Gauthier Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 4:47 PM
I hope you win, Larry. We'd hate to disappoint you in your condition. LOL
Bradfield Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 6:27 PM
LOL.thank you, Line
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