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You a Dead Man

Okay Father, nice talkin to you…
WOW fellas, last meal too huh?
Well, thanks but no thanks
Been readin up on my Shakespeare
and that “To be or not to be” guy?
I kinda identify with that dude 
Cause I DO be right now
but in a couple of hours
I AIN’T gonna be, so--- 
it seems I’ve lost my appetite…
(I COULD use a drink though)


6/27/2015
For the contest sponsored by: John Lawless

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Lycia Harding

Date: 7/24/2015 8:51:00 AM

This is so cool, Tim! Totally urban. Congrats on your win! xoxo

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/23/2015 1:43:00 AM

Congrats on ur winning awesome write Tim ! Great work!

Skat A

Date: 7/23/2015 12:17:00 AM

WOW,,, i was not expecting that. Tim, Congrats on your SHORT SHRIFT win. Love SKAT

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/22/2015 11:18:00 PM

Oh yes Tim: I think my appetite would be gone but sure, I'd be up for a Mango Daiquiri...Congrats on a fine win. SuZ

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/22/2015 8:45:00 PM

Great characterisation, Tim, with suitable gallows humour. Love it. Congratulations. Regards, Viv

John Lawless

Date: 7/22/2015 7:00:00 PM

Ah, Tim, the unrepentant giving "short shrift" to those hoping for closure. This one had a bit of a twist to it. Thanks for entering the contest

Eve Roper

Date: 7/22/2015 6:49:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful win. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison

Date: 7/22/2015 6:02:00 PM

love your unique take on the theme Tim congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/30/2015 5:22:00 PM

You always have a way to make me laugh......that is, if you aren't making me cry! I love it that you can do both so well !!!

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 6/30/2015 2:54:00 PM

that “To be or not to be” guy...hehe Nicely written, Tim. Love that ending! Always a pleasure reading from you dear! Always, Laura

Carol Eastman

Date: 6/29/2015 12:38:00 PM

Interesting topic... Good write.

Constance La France

Date: 6/28/2015 6:28:00 PM

Tim, this is wonderful for the contest 7 and thanks for visiting my poem haiku 10 and for the nice comment

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/28/2015 10:34:00 AM

intriguing piece worth all my while, meal or no meal, tim... very engaging!.. soupie mail!.. huggs

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 6/28/2015 3:36:00 AM

This is extremely brilliant write, you painted very beautiful and with vivid imagery. Hope this will win the contest, good luck.....................7!..........A.M.

Kp Nunez

Date: 6/28/2015 3:04:00 AM

Can't blame the guy for loosing his appetite...A Shakespeare read before the moment certainly makes for some introspection. Goodluck for the contest, Tim!